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Hudson's Bay Company: from fur trade to department store downfall
Hudson's Bay Company: from fur trade to department store downfall

From the 17th century fur trade that birthed a nation to the last major department store in Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company has left an indelible mark, but its storied 354 years are crashing to an end. In the early 20th century, as Canada's population exploded with the arrival of more settlers, HBC built large department stores in cities across the country.

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade
China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade

China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade, according to a joint statement from their top officials meeting in Seoul. South Korea and Japan are major auto exporters, while China has also been hit hard by new US tariffs.

Australian black market tobacco sparks firebombings, budget hole
Australian black market tobacco sparks firebombings, budget hole

Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue. In March, the government cut its budget forecast for tobacco tax revenue in the period to 2029 by Aus$6.9 billion.

Protesters denounce Musk at Tesla dealerships in US, Europe
Protesters denounce Musk at Tesla dealerships in US, Europe

Demonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and Europe on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to US President Donald Trump. Hundreds rallied Saturday outside the Tesla dealership in New York's Manhattan.