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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump Administration Funds Constitution Pipeline Revival
The Trump administration is providing up to $42 million in federal funding to revive the stalled Constitution Pipeline project. The money, from the Defense Production Act, will support permitting and pre-construction work for the pipeline intended to carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York.
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Business & EconomyAlberta launches town halls on AI data centre expansion amid public pushback
The Alberta government began a town hall tour on 20 August 2026 to address concerns about AI data centre development, including environmental impact and electricity demand. Meta’s plan for a one-gigawatt facility in Sturgeon County and a rejected gas plant application in Olds have intensified debate.
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Business & Economy · RussiaPutin launches Vostok Oil pipeline, first shipment begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of oil flow through the Vostok Oil project's main pipeline. The Sever Bay terminal is set to become the world's largest northern oil port, aiming to significantly increase cargo volume on the Northern Sea Route.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS military escorted over 1 billion barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz
The US military's Central Command stated that over one billion barrels of oil and more than 2,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. CENTCOM also reported that Iran has exported no oil during this period.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump working on Belarus potash deal to reduce Canadian reliance
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly negotiating a deal to purchase potash from Belarus. The move aims to decrease American reliance on Canadian fertilizer, but has drawn criticism from Saskatchewan's premier over human rights concerns.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, removes others
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a select group of Canadian products, including motorboats and steel, while simultaneously removing tariffs on others like cement and toilet paper. The measures are part of an escalating trade war between the two nations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesIran War Costs Average US Household $2,000, Reports Say
The U.S. war with Iran has led to higher fuel prices, increasing costs for average American households. Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics estimated the war has cost households about $2,000, with significant portions attributed to energy prices.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS trade representative sees no urgency for Canada deal
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said there is no urgency to strike a trade deal with Canada, as the U.S. is comfortable with the current trade situation. Canada continues to supply key exports like oil, gas, and potash to the U.S.
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Business & EconomyPrince Rupert Port opens $750 million export facility
The CANXPORT export logistics facility has officially opened at the Port of Prince Rupert. The $750 million project aims to increase the transfer of Canadian products from rail to containers for global markets.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBessent: Iran's final oil shipments to China due in two weeks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's remaining oil shipments to China, estimated at 15 million barrels, are expected to be delivered within two weeks. This forecast, part of Operation Economic Outcast, aims to choke off Iran's oil revenue.
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ASX closes higher as US jobs data cools inflation fears
The ASX 200 finished marginally higher, buoyed by gains in mining and healthcare stocks. US markets rose after a US jobs report showed slower hiring, easing concerns about inflation and further interest rate hikes.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Bans Canadian Dairy, Alcohol Imports and Imposes Tariffs
The United States will ban imports of dairy, motorcycles, and alcoholic beverages from Canada, and impose a 50% tariff on new Canadian products. These actions are a response to Canada's own retaliatory tariffs.
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Chevron to invest $7bn in Venezuela oil production after US deal
Chevron announced plans to invest over $7 billion in Venezuela, targeting 600,000 barrels per day by 2031. The deal follows a US government push to revive Venezuela’s oil industry, including Pentagon profit-sharing, but analysts question its legal and political durability.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEva Bratcher charged with $21,402 fraud after hiding mother's body
Eva Bratcher, 72, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding Social Security of $21,402 by collecting her mother's benefits after her death in 2021. Her mother's body was found in a garage freezer two years later.
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Abhinandan Varthaman joins FLY91 as pilot after retiring from Indian Air Force
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, awarded the Vir Chakra for downing a Pakistani F-16 in 2019, has joined regional airline FLY91 as a pilot. The airline confirmed his hiring but declined to disclose further details about his role or transition from military to commercial aviation.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCommerce Secretary Lutnick Contradicts Himself on Data Center Water Use
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that data centers do not use significant amounts of water, calling such claims 'propaganda.' However, this contradicts his previous statements and estimates from industry groups.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump announces $1.5bn Pentagon chip investment in North Carolina
US President Donald Trump announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment for semiconductor production in North Carolina. The announcement was made at a political event and coincided with plans for a new industrial mineral plant in the same state.
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Volvo Cars withdraws 2026 forecast amid market challenges
Volvo Cars announced on 2 October 2026 that it will not meet its full-year volume and cash-flow targets for 2026. The company cited worsening market conditions in China and a slower-than-expected recovery in the United States as the primary reasons for this revision.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and Canada business groups urge talks amid tariff dispute
Business associations in the US and Canada are calling for renewed negotiations to resolve an escalating trade dispute. New tariffs are expected to increase costs for companies and consumers and disrupt supply chains, with retaliatory measures set to begin in early September.
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Business & EconomyOttawa offers priority tax rulings for large investors
Canada is offering priority access to tax rulings for investors committing $1 billion or more to the economy. The move, announced by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, aims to reduce risk and encourage major projects.
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