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Corporations gave over $50M to voting restriction backers

Corporations gave over $50M to voting restriction backers

WASHINGTON — When executives from Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines spoke out against Georgia's new voting law as unduly restrictive last week, it seemed to signal a new activism springing from corporate America.
UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports

UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passports

LONDON — Britain’s slow but steady march out of a three-month lockdown remains on track even as coronavirus cases surge elsewhere in Europe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday, as he confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores wil
Bigger grant for petrochemical complex should boost Inter Pipeline bid, analyst says

Bigger grant for petrochemical complex should boost Inter Pipeline bid, analyst says

CALGARY — An Alberta government grant that more than doubles its previous commitment for a petrochemical plant being built by Inter Pipeline Ltd.
‘Save summer’: Tourism business have modest expectations ahead of crucial season

‘Save summer’: Tourism business have modest expectations ahead of crucial season

MONTREAL — Tourism businesses around Banff and Lake Louise rely on the critical summer months to sustain themselves throughout the year, earning around 50 to 60 per cent of their revenue between June and September, the local tourism association says.
High court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle

High court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sided Monday with Google in an $8 billion copyright dispute with Oracle over the internet company's creation of the Android operating system used on most smartphones worldwide.
ISM survey: U.S. services surge to record high in March

ISM survey: U.S. services surge to record high in March

WASHINGTON — The U.S. services sector, which employs most Americans, recorded record growth in March as the easing of coronavirus restrictions released pent-up consumer demand.
Proxy advisory firms: Aphria shareholders should vote in favour of Tilray deal

Proxy advisory firms: Aphria shareholders should vote in favour of Tilray deal

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Two independent proxy advisory firms are recommending Aphria Inc. shareholders vote in favour of the cannabis company merging with Tilray Inc. Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass Lewis and Co.
Investment Canada approves Great Canadian Gaming's purchase by U.S. fund

Investment Canada approves Great Canadian Gaming's purchase by U.S. fund

TORONTO — Great Canadian Gaming Corp.'s proposed acquisition by a fund affiliated with Apollo Global Management Inc. moved a step closer to completion following approval by Investment Canada. The U.S.
Bangladesh enforcing weeklong lockdown amid virus surge

Bangladesh enforcing weeklong lockdown amid virus surge

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is enforcing a lockdown for a week from Monday, shutting shopping malls and transportation, to help curb the spread of coronavirus as the rate of infections and deaths have increased in recent weeks.
SKorea's LG to exit loss-making mobile phone business

SKorea's LG to exit loss-making mobile phone business

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korean electronics maker LG said Monday it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.