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Florida fines key county $3.5 million for mandating vaccines

Florida fines key county $3.5 million for mandating vaccines

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has issued its first fine to a county it says violated a new state law banning coronavirus vaccine mandates and for firing 14 workers who failed to get the shots.
Toronto hospitals, Quebec company behind world's first delivery of lungs by drone

Toronto hospitals, Quebec company behind world's first delivery of lungs by drone

TORONTO — Dr. Shaf Keshavjee was full of nerves as he scanned Toronto's darkened skyline, craning his neck to spot a drone whizzing toward the downtown rooftop he was standing on.
Budgeting apps can help take the guesswork out of monthly spending

Budgeting apps can help take the guesswork out of monthly spending

TORONTO — Before Jordann Brown downloaded Mint, a free budgeting app, her attempts to aggressively pay down debt were hindered each month by unexpected expenses that would throw off her budget.
IMF foresees a slight drop in global growth from pandemic

IMF foresees a slight drop in global growth from pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is slightly downgrading its outlook for the global recovery from the pandemic recession, reflecting the persistence of supply chain disruptions in industrialized countries and deadly disparities in va
UK job vacancies hit record high amid worker shortages

UK job vacancies hit record high amid worker shortages

LONDON (AP) — Job vacancies in the U.K. rose to a record high of nearly 1.
As Shatner heads toward the stars, visions of space collide

As Shatner heads toward the stars, visions of space collide

“Risk is our business,” James T. Kirk once said. “That’s what this starship is all about. That’s why we’re aboard her.
Netflix backs Chappelle despite criticism over trans remarks

Netflix backs Chappelle despite criticism over trans remarks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle's special “The Closer” doesn't cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian's remarks about the transgender community.
At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

At least 2 dead in California plane crash that burned homes

SANTEE, Calif. (AP) — A small plane crashed in a densely populated San Diego suburb Monday, killing at least two people, including a UPS driver, and leaving a trail of destruction that sent neighbors scrambling to help neighbors.
3 US-based economists win Nobel for research on wages, jobs

3 US-based economists win Nobel for research on wages, jobs

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A U.S.
More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax

More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — More than 130 countries have agreed on sweeping changes to how big global companies are taxed, including a 15% minimum corporate rate designed to deter multinationals from stashing profits in low-tax countries.
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