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S&P/TSX composite rises in late-morning trading, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite rises in late-morning trading, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, led by gains in industrial, utilities and technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 153.52 points at 25,432.
Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

NEW YORK (AP) — If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence — even if you don't actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who's the show’s lead puppy trainer and wrangler.
Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it is forecasting a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but says its outlook is clouded by the threat of widespread tariffs from the U.S.
Trump tariff threats hang over Italian fashion industry as a luxury slowdown hits

Trump tariff threats hang over Italian fashion industry as a luxury slowdown hits

MILAN (AP) — The head of Italy's fashion chamber said he has appealed to its government to protect the country's second-largest industry from possible tariffs from the Trump administration.
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.
Movie Review: 'Kinda Pregnant' is kinda good

Movie Review: 'Kinda Pregnant' is kinda good

We have by now become accustomed to the lengths some movie characters will go to keep a good comedy lie going.
Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

NEW YORK (AP) — Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.