Fake Nudes of Real Students Cause an Uproar at a New Jersey High School
November 2, 2023
After boys shared faked pornographic images made of female classmates, both the school and the local police began investigating.
Shear line affects parts of Northern Luzon
November 2, 2023
The shear line affects the northern and eastern sections of Northern Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday.
City of Saanich moves to ban retractable leashes
November 2, 2023
"Council decided to go in a direction that would mean in our parks you're going to need to use a two-metre leash with your dog," Mayor Dean Murdock said.
Video of arrest leading to assault charges against 3 VPD officers released
November 2, 2023
Beau Spencer, Brandon Blue and Gregory Jackson have pleaded not guilty, while David Cowie suffered four broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung during his arrest.
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyer says government portrayed FTX founder as a ‘monster’
November 2, 2023
Closing arguments kicked off on Wednesday in Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal fraud trial, with prosecutors walking the jury through four weeks of evidence
Criminal probe of ‘disgusting’ B.C. police training course wraps
November 2, 2023
An investigation into disturbing allegations about an undercover police training program in Metro Vancouver has wrapped up, but it's unclear when the public will learn the results.
PAGASA: Expect rainy All Souls Day due to Amihan
November 2, 2023
While the low pressure area over Isabela dissipated Wednesday night, several parts of the country are likely to experience rain on All Soul’s Day due to the northeast monsoon (Amihan) and a shear line, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Asia markets cheer Fed decision to hold rates
November 2, 2023
Asia markets gained strongly after U.S. Federal Reserve's leaves interest rates unchanged, inflation data from South Korea, Australia watched.
Raptors rebound with dominant win over Bucks
November 2, 2023
Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 26 points, Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 11 assists and the Toronto Raptors handily defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 130-111 on Wednesday.
Australian regulator highlights risks of electric vehicles aboard ferries
November 2, 2023
The safety alert from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority warns EVs can pose risks to ferries such as high-intensity fires, high-voltage shocks, toxic gases and explosions.
Fewer 911 calls to Surrey supportive housing building after launch of on-site clinic
November 2, 2023
A new on-site paramedic clinic at a supportive housing site in Surrey, B.C. has saved the health-care system an estimated $450,000 in one year.
Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in the Israel-Hamas war
November 2, 2023
In response to a question from a protester, the president said a pause would allow more time "to get the prisoners out."
UK invests $273 million in AI supercomputer as it seeks to compete with U.S., China
November 2, 2023
The investment comes as the U.K. hosts its landmark AI safety summit, which is being held in Bletchley Park, the home of the World War II codebreakers.
B.C. college instructor on leave amid Hamas comment controversy
November 2, 2023
Langara College says instructor Natalie Knight is on leave while it investigates comments she made about Hamas at a recent pro-Palestine protest.
Climate change, future growth centre 30-year vision for West End waterfront
November 2, 2023
The plan covers the coastal area from Burrard Bridge to Stanley Park, with the aim of preparing it for sea level rise, population growth and aging infrastructure.
DoubleLine’s Gundlach says interest rates are going to fall as recession arrives early 2024
November 2, 2023
"I do think rates are going to fall as we move into a recession in the first part of next year," Gundlach said on CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday.
The majority of the world’s most family-friendly airlines are in one continent
November 2, 2023
Eight of the top 11 family-friendly airlines are based in Asia, with Japan Airlines taking the top spot, according to a review by The Family Vacation Guide.
MPI strike over as union members ratify deal; services to resume Friday
November 2, 2023
It's official - the lengthy MPI strike is officially over as workers voted to ratify a deal Wednesday bringing a dispute lasting more than two months to an end.
Thunderstorms, rains to persist on All Souls’ Day
November 2, 2023
Rains will continue to persist in most parts of the country on Thursday, All Souls' Day, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
LIVE updates: Undas 2023
November 2, 2023
Bookmark this live blog for the latest updates on Undas in various cemeteries and traffic information.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Evacuations begin in Gaza; Biden says there should be a humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
November 2, 2023
Until now, the Rafah crossing has primarily facilitated deliveries of humanitarian aid to resource-deprived Gaza, where fighting continues.
Will the S&P 500 rally by year-end? Morgan Stanley’s Slimmon weighs in — and names a Big Tech stock
November 2, 2023
If the market does rally into the year-end, it will be led by the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, said Andrew Slimmon, who named his preferred play.
Tencent, Alibaba and more: These firms are primed for buybacks and present opportunities, says Jefferies
November 2, 2023
Announcements of big buyback programs in the region have been rising since 2021, "with a long runway ahead," the investment banking firm says.
No more LPA but shear line, northeast monsoon still causing rain on All Souls’ Day
November 2, 2023
Northern Luzon and Central Luzon have rain from the shear line and the northeast monsoon on Thursday, November 2
Kelowna, B.C. emergency crews respond to multiple overdoses on Tuesday
November 2, 2023
Halloween proved to be a much a busier than normal day for emergency crews in terms of overdose calls across Kelowna.
Disney to buy remaining Hulu stake from Comcast in widely expected move
November 2, 2023
Disney will now own all of Hulu after agreeing to buy the remaining one-third stake from Comcast's NBCUniversal.
S&P 500 futures tick higher as attention turns from Fed to latest earnings reports: Live updates
November 2, 2023
The Federal Reserve kept rates at the conclusion of its meeting Wednesday, fueling a rally for stocks to start November.
Qualcomm gives strong forecast, signaling chip slump recovery
November 2, 2023
At the midpoint of Qualcomm's guidance, revenue will grow slightly during the current quarter compared to last year.
Fed holds rates steady, upgrades assessment of economic growth
November 2, 2023
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday again held benchmark interest rates steady amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market.
Space Force awards $2.5 billion in rocket contracts to SpaceX and ULA for 21 launches
November 2, 2023
The U.S. Space Force assigned 21 rocket launches to SpaceX and United Launch Alliance that are worth about $2.5 billion in total.
Bolivia severs ties with Israel over war in the Gaza Strip, as Colombia and Chile recall ambassadors
November 2, 2023
Diplomatic relations between Israel and a spate of South American countries have frosted or severed, amid its ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Toyota raises its outlook as strong hybrid demand juices profits
November 2, 2023
Toyota profit more than doubled for the quarter due in large part to demand for the Prius and other hybrids, as well as favorable currency factors.
The Dow is nearing the dreaded ‘death cross.’ What investors should know
November 2, 2023
The index's 50-day moving average is close to crossing over its 200-day moving average, which can signal that momentum is weakening or sentiment is souring.
China says it will back global consensus on AI amid tech clash with U.S.
November 2, 2023
Wu Zhaohui, China's vice minister of science and technology, said the country was willing to "enhance dialogue and communication in AI safety with all sides.
Apple expected to post fourth consecutive quarterly sales decline Thursday
November 2, 2023
Analysts haven't missed Apple's lack of growth this year and want to see the company thriving again.
Treasury details plans to step up size of bond sales to manage growing debt load and higher rates
November 2, 2023
The Treasury Department announced plans to accelerate the size of its auctions as it looks to handle its heavy debt load and with financing costs rising.
Kyiv tries to rally troops, urging them to resist burnout as Russian attacks intensify
November 2, 2023
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there will be no easy victories in the counteroffensive to retake Russian-occupied territory.
‘Take Science Fiction Seriously’: World Leaders Sound Alarm on AI
November 2, 2023
The U.S., China and two dozen other countries pledged closer cooperation in evaluating the risks posed by most advanced forms of artificial intelligence.