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Stock markets open lower as bond yields near pre-Great Recession levels

North American stock markets started lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and climbing treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. The uptick in yields is approaching levels not seen since before the Great Recession. Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to contribute to the uncertain global economic climate.

Bond yields near historic highs and Iran-U.S. tensions rattle markets as Thursday trading begins.

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Air France flight diverted to Montreal amid U.S. Ebola travel restrictions

An Air France flight was diverted to Montreal after a passenger who should not have boarded was found to be subject to U.S. entry restrictions related to Ebola risk. American authorities have put travel restrictions in place to reduce the potential spread of Ebola, and this passenger was not permitted to enter the United States. The individual was removed from the flight before it continued to its destination of Detroit.

A Montreal diversion puts Ebola travel restrictions on Canadian soil — and in the morning headlines.

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WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boom

The World Health Organization is raising alarms that nicotine pouch brands are deliberately targeting young people as sales of the smokeless nicotine products surge globally. Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the mouth's lining, and often contain flavourings and sweeteners that may appeal to youth. The WHO warning comes amid growing concern about a new generation becoming addicted to nicotine through these relatively unregulated products.

A familiar playbook: the WHO warns nicotine pouches are hooking a new generation before regulations catch up.

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