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In Canada gun ownership is regulated by laws that require would-be gun owners to obtain a licence by passing a safety course and rigorous background checks before they can purchase a firearm.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This bundle of fees includes mortgage-application charges, title insurance and legal fees that typically add up to 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

A $10 billion startup, Mercor, is offering to purchase prior work materials from contractors, raising intellectual property concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Last year, PayPal teamed up with AI company Perplexity so people could use its service to purchase products from retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Ashley Furniture within Perplexity’s chat interface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Eventually he was able to earn enough money to purchase the freedom of some of his children and their descendants.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis