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In The News for May 11 : RCMP to start field-testing body-worn cameras

In The News for May 11 : RCMP to start field-testing body-worn cameras

In The News is a roundup of stories from The 91Ô­´´ Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Japan's Honda records lower profit, projects recovery ahead on sales rebound

Japan's Honda records lower profit, projects recovery ahead on sales rebound

TOKYO (AP) — Honda’s profit for the fiscal year that ended in March dropped 1.7% as sales took a hit from a semiconductor shortage and restrictions in China related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan tech investor SoftBank sinks into second year of losses

Japan tech investor SoftBank sinks into second year of losses

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group reported Thursday a loss of 970 billion yen ($7 billion) for the fiscal year that just ended — the second year in a row of red ink. Tokyo-based SoftBank Group Corp. racked up a 1.
Nissan reports surging profit amid strong sales, easing chip crunch

Nissan reports surging profit amid strong sales, easing chip crunch

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan reported Thursday a seven-fold surge in January-March profit and forecast strong sales for this fiscal year riding on the popularity of its new model offerings. Nissan Motor Co.
Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister

Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister

TORONTO — Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli calls it the "sleeper story" of the province's massive auto industry transition.
Are Canada's green corporate subsidies a new race to the bottom or a path to the top?

Are Canada's green corporate subsidies a new race to the bottom or a path to the top?

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have made it clear that Canada's road to a greener economy will be paved with billions of dollars in corporate subsidies.
Edmunds compares: Honda Pilot vs. Hyundai Palisade

Edmunds compares: Honda Pilot vs. Hyundai Palisade

The Honda Pilot first joined the automaker’s lineup for the 2003 model year and it’s been a popular choice for midsize crossover SUV shoppers ever since.
Toyota's profits rise as global chips supply crunch subsides

Toyota's profits rise as global chips supply crunch subsides

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s January-March profit edged up 3% from the previous year on robust sales as a chips supply crunch gradually eased. Toyota Motor Corp. racked up 552.2 billion yen ($4 billion) in quarterly net profit, up from 533.

Remains of Sober Grid app founder identified in California

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Human remains found last month in Southern California have been identified as those of the Sober Grid app founder who disappeared in 2021, authorities said.
Man guilty in Texas protest killing posted 'I am a racist'

Man guilty in Texas protest killing posted 'I am a racist'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors sought Tuesday to portray as racist a U.S.