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The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years

The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy.
Ethan Tobman went to great heights with Grammy winner Allison Russell for a Juno nod

Ethan Tobman went to great heights with Grammy winner Allison Russell for a Juno nod

TORONTO — Ethan Tobman’s production designs have placed Beyoncé atop a sinking New Orleans police cruiser and perched Taylor Swift on the roof of her “Folklore” cabin. Still, with his childhood friend Allison Russell, he aspired to greater heights.
A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order

A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife Catherine have been filmed at a farm shop near their Windsor home, The Sun newspaper reported — the first footage of Kate since she had abdominal surgery for an unspecified condition two months ago.
New Brunswick to table budget today; opposition wants more help for health care

New Brunswick to table budget today; opposition wants more help for health care

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative government is set to table its final budget before voters head to the polls later this year in the provincial election.
Statistics Canada to release February inflation report today

Statistics Canada to release February inflation report today

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release its February consumer price index report this morning. Economists expect the inflation rate to tick up above three per cent again after slowing to 2.9 per cent in January.
Credit delinquencies on rise among Canadian businesses: Equifax

Credit delinquencies on rise among Canadian businesses: Equifax

TORONTO — A new report suggests credit delinquencies among Canadian businesses are on the rise. Equifax Canada's latest quarterly business credit trends report says there was a 14.
Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

PARIS (AP) — The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery.
4 things to know from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon

4 things to know from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former CNN reporter Don Lemon mixed it up with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an interview Lemon posted on Musk’s X social network Monday.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced.
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth

Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spotify paid out $9 billion in streaming royalties last year, the streaming giant said Tuesday in its latest “Loud and Clear” report.