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Elon Musk’s social media platform X has begun charging a $1 US fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand, in a test designed to cut down on the spam and fake accounts flourishing on the site formerly known as Twitter.  Philippines and New Zealand first regions to …

Over the five years since cannabis was legalized in Canada, producers have faced restrictive market factors like packaging and tax rules. As the industry continues its slow crawl toward profitability, many are now heavily focusing on other parts of their companies to protect themselves from further upheaval.  Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis …

LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees amounting to about three per cent of the social media company’s workforce.  Move comes after 700 people lost their jobs at the company in May. LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees amounting to about three per …

Shrinkflation occurs when a company shrinks a product, but not the price or packaging, making it hard to detect. It has been going on for years, but as Canadians struggle with high food prices, there are growing calls to make the practice more transparent.  Industry group says companies may shrink …

SYDNEY: Australia’s internet safety watchdog on Monday fined Elon Musk’s X, saying the social media platform had failed to show how it is cracking down on child sexual abuse content. ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has slapped an AU$610,500 ($385,000) fine on the company formerly known as Twitter, criticizing its …

Millions of Canadian women are coping with menopause, and advocates say they don’t have the support they need. A new report by the Menopause Foundation of Canada suggests missed work days, lower productivity and lost income cost $3.5B a year.  A growing movement is aiming to make workplaces more ‘menopause-inclusive.’ …

Canada’s largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person.  New 3-year deal includes increases to wages, pension and paid holidays. Canada’s largest private-sector union says workers at …

Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.  Chain facing $30M in claims stemming from sales of opioids. Major U.S. pharmacy chain …

EGG, Austria: In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler’s goat breeding farm with its striking light wood paneling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis. “Architecture is a way of expressing our innovative approach and our values,” says Metzler, 58, who took over …

UTRECHT, Netherlands: In a dynamic collaboration for over two decades, Dutch entrepreneur Jacob Borgesius has teamed up with Chinese partners to elevate his Alp Lift, a company in its 30 years of operation specializing in providing height solutions to European clients. “There is a lot of innovation. There is flexibility. …