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Walmart, LCBO are the latest retailers to embrace single-use paper bags.
Following complaints about reusable Walmart blue bags piling up in homes, the retail giant is phasing out the fabric bags, switching to paper bags for both grocery delivery and in stores.Steve Calarco, a Walmart delivery customer in…
‘Some airline passengers are gross’: I don’t understand why they cheat to
American Airlines is targeting “gate lice” with technology that sets off an alarm when a passenger tries to skip their group number.
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Nice try, but this major airline is testing tech that shames you for
Are you the kind of traveller who skips ahead in line during boarding calls? One major airline has a message for you: Not so fast.American Airlines is experimenting with new technology that triggers a signal to gate agents when a…
‘She did not even attend his funeral’: My friend married in secret and
“His parents paid for the $50,000 down payment to the house when they purchased it 30 years ago.”
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Immigration prevented a recession last year, but looming changes could
Reducing the number of new admissions to the country could have negative consequences for the economy and pose challenges for commerce, according to business advocates and economists alike.Economic measures such as the gross domestic…
Flagstar, formerly NYCB, reports a wider-than-expected loss as charge-offs
The bank formerly known as NYCB reported another wider-than-expected quarterly loss and provided a downbeat outlook.
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As federal workers slam office mandate, study finds remote work cuts
Federal employees in Ottawa produced 25 per cent fewer emissions when they worked remotely compared to those who were working in the office full time, a new study suggests, in research that comes as a major public sector union continues…
If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about
When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive things.
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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries faces federal sex trafficking
WARNING: This story may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of…
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film lineup that could help drive sales.…