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Canadian Airports Resume Operations After Bomb Threats Spark Temporary Ground Stops

Air travel across Canada is gradually returning to normal after a wave of bomb threats forced temporary ground stops at several major airports earlier today, according to Nav Canada, the country’s air navigation service provider. The threats, which affected facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver , prompted swift evacuations and security assessments. Authorities have confirmed that all employees are safe , and no suspicious items were found during searches. By mid-morning, Nav Canada announced that services were resuming  at the impacted sites. However, travelers should expect delays  as operations stabilize. “We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations,” the agency stated. Local police and airport authorities are continuing investigations. Due to security protocols, the specific nature of the threats has not been disclosed . Despite the disruption, most airports reported* minimal impact on flight ...

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Wall Street Inches Higher as Strong Jobs Report Fuels Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. stock futures nudged upward Thursday morning after the June jobs report revealed stronger-than-expected hiring, reinforcing investor optimism for potential interest rate cuts later this year.

The Labor Department reported a gain of 147,000 jobs, surpassing economists’ forecast of 106,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, down from 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in the labor market.

In response, S&P 500 futures rose modestly, building on Wednesday’s record close. The Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones futures also edged higher, reflecting cautious optimism ahead of the July Fourth holiday-shortened session.

Investors interpreted the data as a sign that the economy remains on solid footing, yet not so strong as to deter the Federal Reserve from considering rate cuts. Market sentiment was further buoyed by easing trade tensions, following the U.S. lifting export restrictions on chip design software to China—a move that sent shares of Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems soaring over 5%.

With Wall Street set to close early at 1 p.m. ET for Independence Day, all eyes now turn to the Fed’s next move—and whether this labor market surprise accelerates the timeline for monetary easing.

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