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Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. reported its third-quarter loss in its latest quarter more than doubled compared with a year ago as its revenue edged lower.
Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills. Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon , cereal, crackers and other items.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to improve cellphone service and invest in major highways if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications' risks and
How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be weeks away, but retail experts say now is the time to build a game plan for the big shopping days. With many stores already heavily advertising which items will star in sales campaigns on or around Nov.
Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record

Q&A: Muna’s Katie Gavin on comfort music, creative freedom and her debut solo record

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katie Gavin is self-proclaimed “gay famous.” The pop band Muna first broke through with “Silk Chiffon,” an anthem to queer joy.
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting at the open of trading as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continues to cool. The S&P 500 added 0.1% in early Thursday trading.
Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling th
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