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Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition, which is the most dangerous form of malnutrition.

Ukraine: Time to recognise ‘tremendous potential’ of demining

October 15, 2024

UN News - Global perspective Human stories

The critical funding gap for mine action in Ukraine, estimated at over $34 billion, holds “tremendous potential” for the nation when connected with sustainability efforts, say the authors of a new demining report released by the UN Development Pro...

BC Conservatives pledge to ‘overhaul’ BC Ferries as campaign enters home stretch

October 11, 2024

Simon Little

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad pledged a flat-fee for frequent ferry users and to prioritize local ferry building at an announcement in North Vancouver on Thursday.

Pharmacare bill covering diabetes, birth control medications passes Senate

October 11, 2024

Health

The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes.

No jail time for hit-and-run B.C. driver who tried to change car’s appearance after crash

October 11, 2024

Simon Little

Brandon Lowe pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of a fatal collision and attempting to obstruct justice for trying to have his friend change the appearance of his car.

Berkshire slashes Bank of America stake to under 10%, no longer required to disclose frequently

October 11, 2024

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Bank of America below an important level.

Aaron Rodgers was stretching truth about his involvement in Robert Saleh’s firing, Stephen A. Smith says

October 11, 2024

Aaron Rodgers shut down the notion that he played a role in Robert Saleh's firing, but Stephen A. Smith isn't totally buying the quarterback's story.

Actor-comedian Eddie Griffin says he may be ‘going with Trump’ instead of ‘liar’ Kamala Harris

October 11, 2024

A comedic actor spoke at length on his podcast about how former President Trump is not only the lesser evil to Vice President Kamala Harris, but has unique credentials with voters.

‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith reveals how they avoided catfights on set of hit show

October 11, 2024

Jaclyn Smith, who starred as Kelly Garrett in "Charlie's Angels," will serve as the co-chair of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation's annual gala Oct. 24 in Dallas.

Biometric data: Is it safe to hand it over to any company that asks?

October 11, 2024

Biometric data, like face and fingerprint scans, can help you save time when accessing your personal data – but with it comes a whole host of privacy risks.

Follow the Money: Understanding FEMA’s disaster budget in Hurricane Milton aftermath

October 11, 2024

In the event of natural disasters, it can be hard to understand the money, including whether or not FEMA has sufficient funding to respond and if Congress will approve additional relief.

Dem strategists fret Harris ‘sugar high’ is over: ‘If you’re not nervous, you’re not paying attention’

October 11, 2024

Democratic strategists, including James Carville and David Axelrod, are calling on the Harris campaign to get more aggressive amid concerns her early momentum has waned.

New Ukraine fund approved by World Bank with money from Canada, U.S.: report

October 11, 2024

The fund will help fulfill a pledge by G7 countries to provide Ukraine with up to $50 billion in additional funding by the end of the year, the sources said.

Colorado restaurant owned by ‘South Park’ creators opens reservations once again, changes menu

October 11, 2024

Casa Bonita, the Mexican restaurant purchased and renovated by "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, was briefly available for booking — but that went fast.

Political storm: On Trump ‘onslaught of lies,’ Biden urges former president to ‘get a life man’

October 11, 2024

There's no let up in the war of words between President Biden and former President Trump over the federal government's response to back-to-back dangerous hurricanes that slammed into the southeast.

Biden, NATO head claim a stronger Obama response to Crimea invasion may have prevented Ukraine war

October 11, 2024

Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted the war in Ukraine may not have happened if the U.S. and NATO had a stronger response to Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014.

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

October 11, 2024

WSJ.com: WSJD

Gain insight on Deutsche Telekom, LG Electronics and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Mayorkas refuses to answer questions on Afghan accused of Election Day terror plot

October 11, 2024

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refused to answer questions about an alleged terror plot in the U.S. by an Afghan evacuee who came to the U.S. in 2021.

Florida deputies rescue boy floating on piece of fence in floodwaters

October 11, 2024

A Florida boy floating in the flooded water in Tampa was rescued by sheriff's deputies on a patrol boat, authorities said Thursday.

Military sends resources to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton while Helene recovery efforts continue

October 11, 2024

The U.S. military is flooding resources into storm-ravaged Florida while also continuing to tend to those affected in North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene causes dire IV fluid shortage at hospitals nationwide

October 11, 2024

An IV fluids plant that supplies a majority of America's health care system has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Dr. Kenneth Perry discusses the importance of this treatment for various conditions.

‘Out of money’: Whistleblowers allege lack of Secret Service funds, delayed payments, top senator reveals

October 11, 2024

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is asking the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service for answers about their funding and payments to agents.

Embattled Packers receiver returns to practice field after serving one-game suspension

October 11, 2024

Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs returned to practice Wednesday after serving a one-game suspension issued by the team for missing two practices before Sunday's game against the Rams.

With winter approaching, initiative aims to count number of homeless Edmontonians

October 11, 2024

Phil Heidenreich

Homeward Trust Edmonton's "Point-in-Time" count will begin Thursday afternoon.

These income-generating assets are paying yields of more than 5%

October 11, 2024

Preferred securities have attributes of bonds and stocks but bring a unique set of risks.

Saskatchewan NDP’s Beck says election is bigger than politics

October 11, 2024

NDP leader Carla Beck says she's asking voters to think beyond party politics and support what's best for the province when they go to the polls on Oct. 28.

Manitoba cuts down doctor shortage with 133 new physicians since last year

October 11, 2024

Health

Katherine Dornian

The province is now 346 doctors away from hitting the national average of doctors per capita, which sits at 243 doctors per 100,000 people.

Yankees and Aaron Judge face possible Hurricane Milton damage during tense playoff run

October 11, 2024

The New York Yankees and their players are pondering potential property damage from Hurricane Milton as they look to make the World Series.

Saskatchewan Party, NDP leaders address crime on campaign trail ahead of election

October 11, 2024

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says he would get tough on those disrupting the public and will shut down nuisance properties if re-elected premier on Oct. 28.

Rays react to Hurricane Milton decimating their home Tropicana Field roof

October 11, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays have reacted to the destruction of their home Tropicana Field, which saw half of its roof torn to shreds by the destructive winds of Hurricane Milton.

Trump calls for CBS to lose its broadcasting license amid ’60 Minutes’ controversy: ‘UNPRECEDENTED SCANDAL!’

October 11, 2024

Former President Trump blasted CBS News for what he calls "the single biggest scandal in broadcast history" as "60 Minutes" sparked outrage over its Kamala Harris interview.

Trump calls for federal education dollars to ‘follow the student’ in push for universal school choice

October 11, 2024

Former President Trump is proposing that federal education dollars "follow the student" in his possible second term, while pushing his “universal school choice policy."

AMD launches AI chip to rival Nvidia’s Blackwell

October 11, 2024

Advanced generative AI such as OpenAI's ChatGPT requires massive data centers full of GPUs, which has created demand for more companies to provide AI chips.

Province says work can move forward on Green Line between Victoria Park and Shepard

October 11, 2024

Adam MacVicar

Following weeks of discussions, the Alberta government has agreed to allow work to continue on a portion of the first phase of Calgary's Green Line LRT project.

Russia has suffered more casualties in Ukraine war than all other conflicts combined since WWII: Pentagon

October 11, 2024

Russia has suffered some 600,000 casualties in its war with Ukraine — more than its losses in every conflict since World War II combined, according to U.S. officials.

Why Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity matters to director Cullen Hoback: CNBC Crypto World

October 11, 2024