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British surge seen as warning on omicron but responses vary

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Spiraling infections in Britain driven in part by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus rattled many in Europe on Thursday, fueling a familiar dread that tighter restrictions will scuttle holiday plans again this year.

Seven & i buys U.S. Speedway chain despite warning of “illegal” deal

Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. said Saturday it has completed its $21 billion acquisition of Speedway LLC, a U.S. convenience store chain and gas station network, despite U.S. antitrust officials saying the deal may be “illegal.” The future of Seven & i’s purchase of Speedway could be under scrutiny after the acting chairwoman […]

Warning light halts Boeing 737 MAX flight in Canada

Canadian airline Westjet on Friday canceled a flight just prior to take-off after a warning light went off in the cockpit of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The 737 MAX had only been allowed by Canada to fly in its airspace days earlier after Boeing addressed technical issues and improved pilot training on the MAX in the aftermath […]