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Microsoft's largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions

Microsoft's largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions

Microsoft is laying off thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company's Xbox video game business and other divisions.
Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free

President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy.
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE

Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE

TORONTO Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become the majority owner of the company.
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

WASHINGTON (AP) Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
50 Cent, Aubrey O'Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

50 Cent, Aubrey O'Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (AP) Sean Diddy Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life, drawing divided reactions by his fellow celebrities.
Immigration drives 2.7 per cent growth in New Brunswick population

Immigration drives 2.7 per cent growth in New Brunswick population

FREDERICTON Immigration is driving New Brunswicks fastest population growth since the 1970s. A new economic report says the province's population was 854,355 on July 1, 2024, a rise of 2.7 per cent compared with the previous 12 months.
Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release

Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ye, the U.S. rapper formerly known as Kanye West , was recently stripped of an Australian visa after he released his single Heil Hitler, a government minister said on Wednesday.
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

OTTAWA Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed.
Figures suggest six-figure payout for former Manitoba Hydro CEO

Figures suggest six-figure payout for former Manitoba Hydro CEO

WINNIPEG The former head of Manitoba Hydro was paid just over $881,000 last year, despite being dismissed six weeks into the year. Jay Grewal's earnings in previous years, where she had worked a full year, ranged from $500,000 to $546,000.