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Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he held his annual news conference and call-in s
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New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

TORONTO — The timeline for opening a permanent new Ontario Science Centre appears to have been delayed, with infrastructure officials telling the auditor general's office the centre is expected to be up and running in 2029.
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COLUMN: Chase the light to help brighten those winter blues

COLUMN: Chase the light to help brighten those winter blues

The dark can be a heavy thing to carry. Light isn't just about survival; it's about the spirit, columnist explains
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Gisèle Pelicot speaks after ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in France

Gisèle Pelicot speaks after ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in France

AVIGNON, France (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose
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US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before. Jobless claim applications declined by 22,000 to 220,000 for the week of Dec. 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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France's Macron visits cyclone-wrecked Mayotte as residents urge for water, food and other aid

France's Macron visits cyclone-wrecked Mayotte as residents urge for water, food and other aid

MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday surveyed the devastation that a cyclone wrought across the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte as thousands of people tried to cope without the bare essentials and amid fears of a
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U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports, the government said in an upgrade to its previous estimate.
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US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before. Jobless claim applications declined by 22,000 to 220,000 for the week of Dec. 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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U.S. economy grows at 3,1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

U.S. economy grows at 3,1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports, the government said in an upgrade to its previous estimate.
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Vermilion Energy raises dividend, plans $600M-$625M capital spending for 2025

Vermilion Energy raises dividend, plans $600M-$625M capital spending for 2025

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. raised its dividend as it outlined a capital spending plan of $600 million to $625 million for 2025. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share, up a penny from 12 cents per share.
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