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Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The B.C. government is introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards. A minimum hourly wage of $20.10 — which is $3.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious labor dispute and a series of punishing stri
New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week. The public portion of the show runs from Nov.
CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager is investing $200 million in Swedish company Northvolt AB which announced plans in September to build a factory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal.
Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

TORONTO — More electric vehicle charging stations are on the way as the Canada Infrastructure Bank says it has signed a second funding deal to expand fast-charging options.
Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slots

Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slots

BOSTON (AP) — Advocates struggling to keep newly arrived migrant families off the streets in Massachusetts are relying on a patchwork of airport lounges, hospital waiting rooms and churches after the state capped the number of beds in family shelters

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Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported

Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported

DETROIT (AP) — Voting on a tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union that ended a six-week strike against the company appears too close to call after the latest tallies at several GM factories were announce