Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35C or more
August 29, 2025
Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July.
B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike
August 15, 2025
Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.
Marcos tells South Korea’s Lee: Int’l support necessary for PH maritime interests
August 15, 2025
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has emphasized the significance of continued international support for the Philippines" maritime interests and regional stability to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West Kelowna
August 15, 2025
The fire broke out Wednesday morning near Smith Creek. Helicopters were quickly deployed as crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service moved in fast.
Kelowna airport expecting travel disruptions amid Air Canada labour dispute
August 15, 2025
The labour strike impacts Air Canada's Mainline and Rouge flights only.
Japan’s economy expands more than expected in second quarter despite U.S. tariff headwinds
August 15, 2025
This was compared to the revised 0.1% growth seen in the first quarter, and was higher than the 0.1% increase expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Asia markets open higher as investors await key economic data in the region
August 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher as investors look toward a slate of Chinese economic data later in the day.
Tomas Morato condo willing to cooperate in ‘falling debris’ probe
August 15, 2025
Tomas Morato condo willing to cooperate in 'falling debris' probe
S&P 500 futures are little changed after benchmark notches another all-time high: Live updates
August 15, 2025
The benchmark notched a third straight day of all-time highs.
B.C. man running 7 marathons in 7 days to honour his dad who died of cancer
August 15, 2025
“To think what he would say about this, I can only imagine. My mom and I have a got a good laugh thinking about how crazy he would think I was for doing this one.”
Alberta Beef Producers to leave Canadian Cattle Association in 2026
August 15, 2025
The Alberta Beef Producers, who provide more than 50 per cent of the Canadian Cattle Association's annual budget, announced they will withdraw their membership next July.
MPD responds to bomb threat in Manila
August 15, 2025
Several employees of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas received an email containing a bomb threat on Thursday, according to the Manila Police District (MPD).
Netflix wanted to beat Disney in family animation. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is its best chance
August 15, 2025
"It is a potential gold mine. Can Netflix mine all that gold out? That's the question," one analyst says.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: As India’s rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate
August 15, 2025
India's wealthy may be emigrating, but they are keeping a firm grip on their real estate investments in the country and abroad.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee thinks central bank should wait a few months before cutting interest rates
August 15, 2025
"The hardest thing that the Fed ever has to do is get the timing right at moments of transition,” Goolsbee said on NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop” podcast.
Canada’s counter-tariffs ‘pulled the rug out from’ CUSMA, U.S. envoy says
August 15, 2025
So far, Trump has imposed a 35 per cent tariff on all non-free trade Canadian goods, a 50 per cent levy on Canadian steel, aluminum and copper, and is threatening to bring in more.
E. coli cases linked to Calgary-area restaurant take another big jump
August 15, 2025
The number of cases of E. coli and Entamoeba histolytica in people who dined at the Saskatoon Farm, near Calgary, in mid-July, has taken another big jump.
8 best privacy screens for indoor & outdoor spaces
August 15, 2025
From sleek metal panels to foldable room dividers, these picks offer a perfect blend of form and function—indoors or out. Read on for top picks from Veradek, Pottery Barn and more.
Liezel Lopez currently repairing relationship with her parents
August 15, 2025
Liezel Lopez opened up that she is currently repairing her relationship with her parents.
Woman found dead last August remains unidentified, Winnipeg police say
August 15, 2025
Winnipeg police are asking the public for help in identifying a woman found dead a year ago at the Manwin Hotel.
Jays lead the AL and reinforcements are coming
August 15, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are the top team in the American League standings and lead the major leagues in several statistical categories.
Applied Materials shares sink 10% on light forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainties
August 15, 2025
The stock sunk in extended trading as the company's outlook for the current quarter came in light.
Britain’s Princess Anne celebrates her 75th birthday
August 15, 2025
Princess Anne, the late Queen Elizabeth's only daughter and a former Olympic equestrian, turns 75 on Friday, with little fanfare planned in keeping with the royal's disdain for making a fuss.
GPT-5’s rollout fell flat for consumers, but the AI model is gaining where it matters most
August 15, 2025
Since its debut, GPT-5 has more than doubled coding and agent-building activity and driven an eight-fold jump in reasoning workloads.
China offers help in Thai-Cambodia row as ministers meet
August 15, 2025
Beijing offered to help Thailand and Cambodia patch up relations on Thursday after their deadliest border clashes in decades, as their foreign ministers met for talks in China.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals new stake in beleaguered insurer UnitedHealth
August 15, 2025
The Omaha-based conglomerate bought more than 5 million shares in the healthcare firm for a stake worth about $1.6 billion at the end of June.
US government to shed 300,000 workers this year, Trump’s HR chief forecasts
August 15, 2025
The Trump administration will likely shed around 300,000 workers this year, its new human resources chief said on Thursday, which would amount to a 12.5% decrease in the federal workforce since January.
S&P 500 ekes out a third day of gains as traders shake off a hot inflation report: Live updates
August 15, 2025
The moves come after another winning day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new intraday and closing record highs on Wednesday.
Habagat to bring scattered rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
August 15, 2025
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains over Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Friday, PAGASA reported.
Intel stock climbs 7% on report Trump administration is considering stake in chipmaker
August 15, 2025
The U.S. government's stake in Intel would help fund factories it's currently building in Ohio, according to the report.
Potential Fed chair pick David Zervos of Jefferies backs aggressive interest rate cuts
August 15, 2025
The Jefferies strategist told CNBC that central bankers shouldn't be daunted by the PPI showing inflation pressures hotter than expected.
What’s behind the $8 billion hit to Saudi Arabia’s massive wealth fund
August 15, 2025
The PIF's assets under management climbed 19% from the end of 2023 to $913 billion, making it one of the largest sovereign wealth funds on the planet.
Man charged with throwing sandwich at US agent was Justice Dept staffer
August 15, 2025
A man facing a felony assault charge for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. worked at the U.S. Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Thursday.
Tim Cone: Gilas to welcome QMB if FIBA clearance is confirmed
August 15, 2025
Tim Cone and the rest of Gilas Pilipinas were preparing for their flight back home when news emerged early Friday morning (Manila time) that could affect the program in the long term. Quentin Millora-Brown’s legal team successfully proved to FIBA that the 6-foot-10 Filipino-American had obtained his Philippine passport before turning 16. The development was […]
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Husband and wife killed after bus rams eatery in Nueva Ecija
August 15, 2025
A husband and wife couple were killed after a bus plowed through their eatery in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
Mag-asawa, patay nang araruhin ng bus ang kanilang kainan sa Nueva Ecija
August 15, 2025
Nasawi ang isang mag-asawa matapos sumalpok sa kanilang kainan na nasa gilid ng kalsada ang isang pampasaherong bus sa Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
Marcoleta takes exception to joke: Napaka walang hiya
August 15, 2025
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday expressed his ire during a committee hearing over a joke regarding his face, saying the person who delivered the line was without shame.
Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, much more than expected
August 15, 2025
The producer price index was expected to show a 0.2% increase for July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.