Edwards powers Timberwolves rally over Raptors
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, with 21 coming in the second half, to help the Minnesota Timberwolves rally past the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Wednesday.
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Politics & Government
Call of the Wilde: Canadiens head into Olympic break with 5-1 win over Winnipeg
The Montreal Canadiens have played 57 times and have lost in regulation only 17 games. As Brian Wilde explains, that's huge, and was on display against the Jets.
Any decision to join U.S. critical minerals bloc will be part of USMCA talks, Anand says
Washington wants partners to join Agreement on Trade and Critical Minerals
Carney set to drop electric vehicle mandate for new fuel-efficiency standards
Auto manufacturers fought the rules, arguing the EV targets were unachievable, costly and would result in higher prices and reduced choice for consumers
Winnipeg Jets finish pre-Olympic schedule with 5-1 loss to Montreal
Kyle Connor opened the scoring for the Jets on the power play before Montreal scored five straight goals to pull away and drop Winnipeg to 22-26-8 entering the Olympic break.
Business & Economy
Philippines Reaffirms Easing May Soon End as Inflation on Target
Philippine inflation accelerated to the highest in nearly a year, and returned within the central bank’s target as monetary authorities reaffirmed that the easing cycle may be drawing to a close.
Billionaire Stranglehold on Indonesian Shares Faces Reckoning
Indonesia’s stock market needed just two days of chaos to highlight what investors have long lamented: parts of the market aren’t trading freely.
Hedge Funds, Banks Rush to Hire Traders as Markets Turn Volatile
Extreme market swings from metals to currencies are fueling a hiring push at hedge funds and banks as they seek traders who can capitalize on surging volatility.
Canada to Scrap Electric Vehicle Rules in Win for Automakers
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a new system of fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks, replacing an electric vehicle mandate that was hated by the auto industry.
Hecla Mining Company Announces Disposition of Shares of Dolly Varden Silver Corporation
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”), 6500 N. Mineral Drive, Suite 200, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815, USA announces that it has through its wholly owned subsidiary Alexco...