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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern combine, creating 'first single-line rail network' linking U.S.-Mexico-Canada

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern will merge to create a much larger and more competitive network, operating approximately 20,000 miles of rail, employing close to 20,000 people and generating total revenues of approximately $8.7 billion based on 2020 actual revenues, according to a press release.


'We're always exploring where we can drive greater impact:' McDonalds to end plastic in Happy Meals

McDonald's is working on eliminating the plastic toys in its Happy Meals while keeping the fun.


GlobalVetLink introduces 'Pet TravelPass' to make international pet travel easier

Changes to a software platform will help veterinarians prepare the compliance certificates required for international travel.


Innova Medical Group donates nearly $14 million for worldwide pandemic institute in Liverpool

A $13.7 million gift from the Innova Medical Group will help to launch a global pandemic center in Liverpool, England, according to a press release.


'We are excited': Infinty BiologiX acquires Roylance Pharma

Biobanking, bioprocessing and analytics leader IBX has acquired UK-based biospecimen storage specialists Roylance Pharma, according to a press release.


'We have an enormous opportunity:' Google Cloud CEO reorganizes engineering unit

Google is making some changes to become more efficient and grow the company's business.


Amazon to hold 'Holiday Beauty' sale in October

An upcoming sale at Amazon will feature various beauty products for sale online ahead of the upcoming holiday season.


Redfin: Pending sales show 'smallest' increase in 15 months

Redfin is reporting the smallest year-over-year increase for pending sales since June of 2020, according to a press release.


Parallel Wireless expanding radio access network to offer 'cost-effective' broadband

U.S.-based Parallel Wireless, Inc., is expanding its footprint across the globe with open RAN research and development centers in the U.S., U.K., Israel and India, according to a press release from the company.


Locus Robotics gets $50 million in funding to 'accelerate global expansion'

A leading robotics company is getting funding to expand its reach globally.


Comtech 'honored' to be awarded 5G contract with Canadian operator

Major 911 emergency systems and wireless technology company Comtech has announced that it was awarded a contract with a Canadian tier-one mobile network operator to supply 5G location services, according to a press release.


Dentsu International expands Global Google Technology practice

In expanding its Global Google Technology practice, dentsu International has appointed two senior leaders to the team, according to a press release.


Beauty Health Co. announces expansion, 'key leadership' appointments in APAC

The Beauty Health Company has appointed Indra Pamamull as president of its Asia-Pacific market (APAC), and promoted Mingo Ku to chief commercial officer in APAC, according to a company press release.


Sontiq receives Gold Stevie Award for international expansion

An intelligent identity security company has announced that it was named the winner of an award for its international expansion work.


ClinChoice expands with Toronto development center

A contract research organization announced that it is expending its North American outreach with a location in Greater Toronto, Canada.


Penn National Gaming ponies up $2 billion to acquire Score Media and Gaming

Penn National Gaming announced that it has acquired Score Media and Gaming for $2 billion in cash and stock, according to a company press release.


Real GDP increases at 6.5% annual rate in second quarter estimate

The real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.5% in the second quarter of 2021, according to an advance estimate released Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department.


American Airlines and JetSMART sign 'letter of intent' to expand Western Hemisphere routes

American Airlines has signed a letter of intent with South American budget airline JetSMART to expand its routes in North and South America.


'Ahead of schedule,' personal development company Oola expands to Australia, New Zealand

Oola is expanding its Independent Ambassador program into Australia and New Zealand in an effort to provide more people with its services in launching and building their own individual Oola businesses, a press release from the company said.


HBO Max has expanded its streaming platform with 'brand new user experience' to those in Latin America and the Caribbean

The US-based streaming platform HBO Max is now available to users in Latin America and the Caribbean as it expands its services.