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Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum imports likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create self-driving automobiles.

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EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday that U.S.
Ride-hailing service Hopp rolls into Canada with several challenges awaiting it

Ride-hailing service Hopp rolls into Canada with several challenges awaiting it

TORONTO — Competition for Uber and Lyft is rolling into Canada. Estonian company Bolt announced Tuesday that it has launched its Hopp ride-hailing service in the Greater Toronto Area.
How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla

How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S.
Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Canada should charge 100 per cent tariffs on Tesla vehicles for as long as the trade war with the United States continues.
Latino workers working to overcome a technological divide brought on by automation, AI

Latino workers working to overcome a technological divide brought on by automation, AI

As jobs become more reliant on technology some Latino workers can be left behind due to a lack of digital skills exacerbated by a lack of accessibility.

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.

Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
Ex-Massachusetts lawmaker sentenced for scamming pandemic unemployment funds

Ex-Massachusetts lawmaker sentenced for scamming pandemic unemployment funds

BOSTON (AP) — A former Massachusetts state senator was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for scheming to defraud the state Department of Unemployment Assistance and collecting income that he failed to report to the Internal Revenue Service.