4 h. ago Notable early reaction to Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studio and its film and television operations drew quick reactions Friday. Film and television industry entities including guilds and the lobbying group for movie theater owners criticized the deal, warning it would harm consumers and cinema owners. In announcing the deal, Warner Bros. […]

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6 h. ago What Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies

Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros., one of Hollywood’s oldest movie studios, poses seismic shifts to the entertainment industry and the future of moviegoing. As one of the remaining “big five” studios, the 102-year-old Warner Bros. is an essential part of movie theater business. The studio currently boasts three of the top five earning films […]

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9 h. ago Netflix to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business in $72

Analysts say the industry-changing deal could face resistance from competition authorities

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11 h. ago Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros studio and streaming business in $83 billion deal

Deal will transform U.S. tech company into the dominant player in Hollywood

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15 h. ago Will Carney’s energy deal with Alberta give him clout against Trump’s tariffs?

'If I were the United States, I’d have a little bit of fear of missing out and that would incentivize me to negotiate,' said Heather Exner-Pirot

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19 h. ago Here are all the Costco Canada holiday saving deals you need to know about

Costco Canada has officially launched a bunch of special, limited-time-only deals just in time for the holidays, and if you're keen on saving a few extra bucks, there are lots of promotions to take advantage of. Whether you're already a regular Costco member, have an expired membership, or aren't a member at all, here are all the special holiday offers at Costco you need to be aware of. Membership offerThis holiday offer only applies to new Costco members or memberships that have expired for 18 months or more, so if this applies to you, listen up.Until Jan. 4, 2026, you can sign up as a Costco executive member and receive an online voucher for $130 off a $250 purchase on the retailer's website using the promo code COSTCO130. Considering an executive membership is already $130 per year (plus taxes), this is a pretty sweet deal and includes a free household card. All you have to do is enter the promo code when paying for your membership online, and soon ...

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19 h. ago 'Mark my words': Oilers will sign top rookie to new deal, insider pledges, not lose him like Broberg and Holloway

This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during Edmonton’s broadcast against the Kraken, his assurance that the Oilers won’t lose rookie Matt Savoie to an offer sheet, but will sign him to a new contract. Said Stauffer:  “Here’s the reality with Matt Savoie. The Oilers will not make the same mistake with Matt Savoie […]

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23 h. ago Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

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28 h. ago LILLEY: What Carney should pitch Trump in D.C. to restart trade talks

Now is the time for the PM to propose a wide-ranging deal covering trade, critical minerals and defence.

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32 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays are trying to woo top free agent down in Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping a bit of holiday magic might help them land one of the game's top free agents.According to FanSided's Robert Murray and later followed up by multiple reports, free agent Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin, Florida, this week.Several Blue Jays players in recent seasons have spoken about the quality of the team's facilities both in Florida and Toronto.And for a player like Tucker, who's expected to land a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, it'd only make sense to get a full tour of his home digs if he were to end up signing in Toronto.If nothing else, it shows that the Jays appear to be serious in their willingness to try to attract top free agents, with players like Tucker also showing at least a preliminary interest in Toronto.What could the Blue Jays expect in Kyle Tucker?Tucker didn't have the best 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, putting up: a .266 average with 22 home runs and 73 RBI in 13...

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33 h. ago Carney ‘will have to answer’ questions after tax credit flip

A British Columbia Liberal MP said Prime Minister Mark Carney "will have to answer" questions on why he reversed a budget commitment on tax credits in Alberta energy deal.

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34 h. ago Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off. U.S. President Donald Trump has set in motion the most intense diplomatic push to stop the fighting since Russia launched […]

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34 h. ago A single hostage remains in Gaza after identification of Thai agricultural worker’s remains

JERUSALEM — Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai agricultural worker, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains leaves just one more hostage to be returned under the agreement. Sudthisak was an agricultural worker […]

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39 h. ago India Clinches $2 Billion Russia Submarine Deal as Putin Visits

India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, finalizing delivery of the vessel after roughly a decade of talks just as President Vladimir Putin makes a visit to New Delhi this week.

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43 h. ago Pulling back the curtain on this skin disease that impacts 1 million Canadians

What do you do when you've experienced a condition that impacts your skin? What if that condition is so bad, you change how you interact with your friends and family? If you're one of the millions of Canadians who deal with psoriasis, then you know that diagnosis can come with a lot of unanswered questions. To get a better understanding of th condition, we spoke with Dr. Fiona Lovegrove, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Certified Dermatologist, who has a keen interest in skin diseases.The what's what on psoriasisDr. Lovegrove describes psoriasis as an immune-mediated inflammatory condition that impacts the skin. When the immune system signals to the skin to "overturn" or regenerate much faster than normal, it leads to inflammation. This appears as "red, raised, scaly spots," which often impacts people on the knees, scalp, hands, feet, and face but can appear anywhere on the body.Other symptoms can include itchy and painful skin,...

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50 h. ago Constellation in Settlement Talks With DOJ Over Calpine Deal

Constellation Energy Corp. is hashing out a settlement with the US Justice Department to pave the way for the closure of its landmark $16.4 billion acquisition of closely held Calpine Corp., a deal that would create the country’s largest power fleet.

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51 h. ago Workers at Crown Royal bottling plant in southwestern Ontario ratify closure deal

Union members at a southwestern Ontario plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky have voted to ratify a deal that gives them an increase in severance pay and other benefits. Unifor Local 200 president John D’Agnolo said 89 per cent of workers at the Diageo plant in Amherstburg, Ont., voted in favour of a closure agreement […]

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51 h. ago Dylan Cease's contract with Toronto Blue Jays has interesting wrinkle

Not all of Dylan Cease's $210 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays will go against their salary cap.The Blue Jays had their first big get of the offseason last week, signing starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal. With the signing, they project to have one of the best starting rotations in all of the MLB next season, which was bolstered even further with the signing of Cody Ponce on Tuesday.That said, landing one of the best starting pitchers on the free-agent market in Cease didn't come cheap, though thankfully, recent details of the contract won't have as big of a financial impact as initially thought.Dylan Cease’s $210m, 7-yr deal with the Blue Jays includes $64m in deferrals that reduce present value to $184.63m, as calculated by players union.Signing bonus: $23m2026: $22m, $10m deferred2027: $30m, $9m deferred2028: $29m, $9m deferred2029: $28m, $9m deferred2030:…— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) December 3, 2025 Cease's contract inc...

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53 h. ago Glencore would seek equal stake in Chile mine deal with Anglo

There's long been expectations the Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca mines could be combined to create huge cost savings

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54 h. ago Adnoc Among Firms in Talks With Germany to Buy SEFE Trading Arm

Germany has begun preliminary discussions with potential investors - including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. - about a deal to buy the trading unit of SEFE, as the government looks at options for the future of the nationalized energy company.

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