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Christmas Eve collision in N.S. leaves 3 adults and 4 children with serious injuries

Christmas Eve collision in N.S. leaves 3 adults and 4 children with serious injuries

WHITESIDE, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia say they are investigating a two-vehicle collision that left three adults and four children with serious to life-threatening injuries.
From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

A New Brunswick musician whose vehicle was stolen and damaged has channelled his anger at the theft toward charitable giving.

Tesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China

BEIJING (AP) — American electric automaker Tesla's plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China moved forward on Friday with a signing ceremony for the land acquisition for a new factory in Shanghai, China's state media said.
China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary

China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — One of the world's largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China's BYD, will open its first European EV production factory in Hungary, the country's foreign minister said Friday, the latest step in the Central European nati
Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD said Friday that it plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion.
Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect

Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect

NEW YORK (AP) — Honda Motor's American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving.
Two railroad crossings are temporarily closed in Texas. Will there be a significant impact on trade?

Two railroad crossings are temporarily closed in Texas. Will there be a significant impact on trade?

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The federal government has closed railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on cross-border trade and American consumers.
Colombia will try to raise objects from a 1708 shipwreck believed to have a cargo worth billions

Colombia will try to raise objects from a 1708 shipwreck believed to have a cargo worth billions

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The Colombian government said Thursday it will try to raise objects from the 1708 shipwreck of the galleon San Jose, which is believed to contain a cargo worth billions of dollars.
Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it

Time to replace your car? How to tell when repair bills are no longer worth it

TORONTO — Deciding whether to fix your aging car again or trade it in for a new one can be a tough calculation at the best of times, let alone when financing costs have significantly jumped and car prices have soared.
Stock market today: Wall Street claws back some of Wednesday’s big loss, heads toward winning week

Stock market today: Wall Street claws back some of Wednesday’s big loss, heads toward winning week

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is clawing back some of its sharp losses from the prior day, its first big step back since a rally began in late October. The S&P 500 was 0.7% higher in early trading.