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The UN envoy for Afghanistan on Wednesday repeated her call for the Taliban to reverse its numerous restrictions on the lives of women and girls in violation of their human rights, warning that the longer they remain in place, the more damage will be d...

11 months into Sudan war, ‘world’s worst hunger crisis’ looms

March 6, 2024

UN News - Global perspective Human stories

Nearly 11 months since rival generals declared war in Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday that the conflict risks triggering “the world’s worst hunger crisis”.

The Nvidia Chips Inside Powerful AI Supercomputers

March 6, 2024

Built to drive the graphics of videogames including “Call of Duty,” they now also power ChatGPT and other AI tools.

Tesla Superchargers Aren’t Just for Teslas Anymore. I Put My Ford EV to the Test.

March 6, 2024

Exclusive Ford CEO interview and test drive: Our columnist takes her Mach-E through 10 Tesla stations and lives to tell the tale.

TikTok Parent ByteDance Launches New Share Buyback After Rise in Revenue

March 6, 2024

TikTok owner ByteDance has embarked on a new share buyback, coming after revenue in the third quarter of 2023 outpaced competitors.

How the Bromance Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman Turned Toxic

March 6, 2024

A legal battle between OpenAI’s co-founders is the latest twist in a volatile partnership that launched the artificial-intelligence boom.

American orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max 10s, and plans bigger first class

March 5, 2024

American's order includes 85 of Boeing's yet-to-be certified 737 Max 10 aircraft.

Jason Kelce tearily announces NFL retirement after 13 years with Eagles

March 5, 2024

Sarah Do Couto

Jason Kelce was visibly emotional even before making his retirement announcement in Philadelphia, often sobbing as he tried to compose himself.

Future of New Brunswick potato chip factory uncertain after devastating fire

March 5, 2024

Anna Mandin

The future of the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory in Hartland, N.B., remains unclear, three days after the building was destroyed by fire.

Stock rally stalls as week begins, Nasdaq falls from record despite Nvidia gain: Live updates

March 5, 2024

The S&P 500 was little changed, while the Nasdaq slipped.

Stanley Park train will be back on track for Easter, including accessible carriages

March 5, 2024

Amy Judd

Park board commissioner Jas Virdi also announced on Monday that he will be introducing an emergency motion to reduce or eliminate ticket costs for the accessibility carriage.

Money market funds saw record inflows even as stocks continued their climb to fresh highs

March 5, 2024

Money market funds, which have yields above 5%, saw total assets hit $6.06 trillion for the week that ended Feb. 28, said the Investment Company Institute.

Super Micro pops more than 18% after S&P 500 selection

March 5, 2024

Super Micro Computer stock closed up more than 18% on Monday after the company was selected to join the S&P 500.

Bitcoin tops $67,000 as it nears 2021 all-time high

March 5, 2024

The price of bitcoin surged to start the week, edging even closer to its all-time high after the rally took a breather over the weekend.

Alberta man killed in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.

March 5, 2024

Ken MacGillivray

An Alberta man was killed in an avalanche while travelling with a group of four friends in the backcountry near Revelstoke over the weekend.

UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence

March 5, 2024

https://globalnews.ca

A UN report said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel treatment of women during its surprise attack in Israel.

American says 80% of 2024 revenue will come from loyalty program and more expensive tickets

March 5, 2024

The airline declined to provide profit or revenue forecasts for the first quarter or full year.

Saskatoon schools to resume class but no buses running

March 5, 2024

Brody Langager

School buses won't be running on Tuesday for Saskatoon Public Schools, but the division said classes will still be running.

JetBlue, Spirit end $3.8 billion merger agreement after losing antitrust suit

March 5, 2024

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines had appealed a federal judge's decision to block their merger earlier in January.

Significant damage after arsons at school in Milton: Halton police

March 5, 2024

Jacquelyn LeBel

The fires were caused by books and papers being deliberately set ablaze inside two portables at a public school in Milton, Halton police said.

Oil prices fall after OPEC+ extends voluntary oil output cuts until mid-year

March 5, 2024

Oil prices fell Monday after oil cartel OPEC+ agreed to extend voluntary output reductions until the second quarter of this year.

Leduc County man, 43, dies in snowmobile crash south of Edmonton

March 5, 2024

Nicole Siemens

On Saturday, March 2, Thorsby RCMP said officers were called to an off-road vehicle collision involving a snowmobile near Range Road 10 in Leduc County.

Norway House arrest leads Manitoba RCMP to seizure of cocaine, pills

March 5, 2024

GMA News Online / SciTech

Sam Thompson

A Norway House man is in custody facing a number of charges after an armed incident Feb. 29 at a home in the northern Manitoba community.

One-fifth of Mekong River fish species face extinction – report

March 5, 2024

News

One-fifth of fish species in the Mekong river face the threat of extinction, according to a new report from a coalition of regional and international environmental groups.

Apple Hit With $2 Billion EU Fine Over Music Apps

March 5, 2024

A yearslong probe found the iPhone maker restricted app developers from telling users about other ways to subscribe to music-streaming services.

Quebec firm on immigration cap as Ottawa looks to speed up family reunification

March 5, 2024

https://globalnews.ca

The delay to bring a spouse to Quebec is 34 months, compared with 12 months in other provinces, and for a parent it climbs to 50 months — compared with 24 months elsewhere.

Former Twitter Executives Sue Musk Over Unpaid Severance

March 5, 2024

GMA News Online / SciTech

Former CEO, CFO, legal chief and general counsel dispute Musk’s claim he had cause to fire them.

Easterlies to bring scattered rains over parts of the country

March 5, 2024

News

The easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the country on Tuesday, PAGASA reported.

This Goldman portfolio of lean and mean stocks has trounced the market the past 2 decades

March 5, 2024

Goldman introduced an asset-light and asset-heavy basket, and found that the leaner companies outperformed the latter group over the past 20 years.

Supreme Court rules states can’t remove Trump from presidential election ballot

March 5, 2024

The Colorado Supreme Court barred Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, saying he incited insurrection to challenge the election of Joe Biden.

Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February

March 5, 2024

The annual February figures came in above analyst expectations, with hotels, cafes and restaurants noting the highest inflation increase.

Zuckerberg, Rihanna and Bill Gates were among guests at lavish bash for son of Asia’s richest man

March 5, 2024

Tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates attended a lavish three-day pre-wedding celebration for the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

Tour this $24 million mansion in Delray Beach, Florida, where home prices have doubled

March 5, 2024

The mansion is located in Stone Creek Ranch, a gated community that's home to billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen and NFL star Khalil Mack.

Haiti declares state of emergency after armed gangs storm two of the country’s largest prisons

March 5, 2024

Haiti's government on Sunday imposed a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew in an attempt to restore order.

SpaceX-backed startup says preorders for its $300,000 futuristic flying car have reached 2,850

March 5, 2024

Alef Aeronautics said preorders for its two-seater flying car, the Alef Model A, hit a fresh record, taking its total order value to date to over $850 million.

Russia ramps up the rhetoric over Moldova, saying West wants to control it; Kremlin slams German military leak

March 5, 2024