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Microsoft fires employee who interrupted CEO’s speech to protest AI tech for Israeli military

Microsoft has fired an employee who interrupted a speech by CEO Satya Nadella to protest the company's work supplying the Israeli military with technology....

Southeast Portland food cart pod reopens after nearly two-year closure

The area is now called Foster Food Carts and hosts about 15 businesses. PORTLAND, Ore. — The food cart pod at Southeast Foster...

Another 78 Big Lots locations are opening soon. Here’s where they are

The brand's new owner is continuing the revival of Big Lots with a third wave of store openings, with more locations coming soon. ...

List: Over 200 Rite Aid stores set to close nationwide, 17 in Oregon

Rite Aid plans to close over 200 U.S. stores, including 17 in Oregon, amid its second bankruptcy. PORTLAND, Ore. — Nearly 100 more...

Portland City Council approves $8.5B preliminary budget after 12-hour meeting

Portland City Council approves amendment to divert $2 million in proposed police funding to city parks to cover maintenance costs slashed in mayor's budget....

Union says Canada Post offers ‘fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go...

S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning, helped by strength in the technology and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets were...

Portland jury awards around $50M in compensation to survivors of 2020 Labor Day fires

The trials are determining the amount of economic damages to be paid out to individuals after the wildfires that killed five and destroyed thousands...

Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a ‘unified mission’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will...

Things to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s included in GOP budget bill

In a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea. NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's “no tax on...

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