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- Marriott CEO Sorenson dies after battle with cancer (Reuters) - Marriott International Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson, who was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, has died, the company said on Tuesday. The first non-family member to head the hotel chain, Sorenson, 62, had earlier this month stepped back from full-time role to treat the cancer that was diagnosed…
- The messy business of sand mining From Shanghai to Seattle, the world's cities are built on massive amounts of sand. Read More ...read more Source:: Nationalpost
- Vancouver police say woman tackled by stranger was ‘minding her own business’ Vancouver police say they're investigating after a man grabbed and tackled a woman who was "minding her own business" in the city's West End on Saturday. Read More ...read more Source:: Nationalpost
- Frustrated with government efforts, business groups push plan to avoid lockdowns OTTAWA -- Frustrations with government efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic has led major businesses in this country to decide to take some matters into their own hands to avoid further lockdowns. Read More ...read more Source:: Nationalpost
- In surprise move, Facebook blocks news access in Australia CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — In a surprise retaliatory move Thursday, Facebook blocked Australians from sharing news stories, escalating a fight with the government over whether powerful tech companies should have to pay news organizations for content. Australia's government condemned the step, which also blocked some government communications, including messages about…