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UK energy giant BP's profits double to $27.7 billion

UK energy giant BP's profits double to $27.7 billion

LONDON (AP) — British energy firm BP reported record annual earnings Tuesday, fueling demands that the U.K. government boost taxes for companies benefiting from the high price of oil and natural gas after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine .
GM salmon opponents herald end of large-scale production of adult fish on P.E.I.

GM salmon opponents herald end of large-scale production of adult fish on P.E.I.

A company that pioneered genetically modified salmon in Canada has stopped production at its Prince Edward Island facility of adult fish for sale, prompting celebrations from industry critics.
What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union

What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) — Look for new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year's State of the Union address, coupled with attention to some old problems brought back into painful focus by recent events.
AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union

AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Lower turnout in renewed protests over French pension reform

Lower turnout in renewed protests over French pension reform

PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of French marched in a third round of protests Tuesday against planned pension reforms, while new nationwide strikes disrupted public transport and schools, as well as power, oil and gas supplies.
Illinois gun-ban incites challenges to legislative shortcuts

Illinois gun-ban incites challenges to legislative shortcuts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — For all the fanfare and the legal rigmarole of Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons , it might come as a surprise to learn the legislation was titled “Insurance Code-Public Adjusters.
Congress takes up legislation on federal aviation oversight

Congress takes up legislation on federal aviation oversight

Congress began considering critical aviation legislation on Tuesday in the aftermath of recent close calls involving airline and cargo jets at airports in New York and Texas.
UK leader Sunak shakes up govt to focus on business, energy

UK leader Sunak shakes up govt to focus on business, energy

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his government on Tuesday, moving ministers and merging departments in a bid to assert control amid ethics scandals and sniping from Conservative Party colleagues.
Ontario's economy to slow sharply, but rebound next year: fiscal watchdog

Ontario's economy to slow sharply, but rebound next year: fiscal watchdog

TORONTO — Ontario's economy will be "doom and gloom" before bouncing back next year, the province's fiscal watchdog said Tuesday.
Ontario seeks to add 50K child-care spots, focusing on underserved areas

Ontario seeks to add 50K child-care spots, focusing on underserved areas

TORONTO — Now that thousands of Ontario families are paying reduced child-care fees under the national $10-a-day program, work is underway to ensure equal and greater access to affordable care – with those in the sector pointing to workforce retentio