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Is the Straits of Hormuz Closed? Is the Iran MOU valid?
Summary Direct Answer 1. Is the Iran MOU valid? Yes — currently valid, but weak. The reported MOU was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to Reuters, and Iran…
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US/IRAN MOU – Summary
The US/Iran MOU is a 14-point interim framework released by the United States on June 17, 2026, after an agreement reached over the prior weekend. [1] Key points: Bottom line: this appears to be a…
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Empire plans dozens of new discount stores as price-conscious shoppers drive sales in market segment
Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. EMP-A-T +3.04%increase wants to compete more for price-sensitive Canadian shoppers, with plans to open dozens of new discount stores in the coming years. The Stellarton, N.S.-based retailer, which owns chains including Sobeys, Safeway,…
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has planned spending of approximately $24.1 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year (including internal services).
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html This comes directly from ISC’s official 2026-2027 Departmental Plan. It breaks down as roughly $23.79 billion for the core responsibility (Indigenous Well-Being and Self-Determination) plus internal services. Recent Context and Trends These funds primarily…
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How the historic SpaceX IPO is turning everyday workers into overnight millionaires
SpaceX’s record-setting IPO is creating a financial windfall for thousands of the company’s current and former employees who received stock as part of their compensation. Workers who hold stock in non-public companies are subject to restrictions that…
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Johnson & Johnson CEO credits Trump tax policy for $55B US investment push, including $1B in Florida
Johnson & Johnson is betting big on America, crediting Trump tax policies, top talent and a strong investment environment for inspiring a $55 billion U.S. investment push that spotlights growing confidence in U.S. manufacturing. “We have…
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Carney says he’s seen U.S.-Iran framework to end war, calls it a ‘game changer’ in CNN interview
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s seen a copy of the preliminary deal struck between the U.S. and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East and is calling it a “game changer.” “I have…