Typhoon Jenny leaves Philippine area of responsibility
October 5, 2023
Typhoon Jenny has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but Itbayat, Batanes has remained under Signal No. 2, PAGASA said Thursday.
This Singaporean is raising her kids in Sweden. Here are 3 parenting habits she picked up
October 5, 2023
Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to raise children — and according to Min, the activities they get to enjoy in nature aren't the only reason.
Typhoon Jenny makes landfall in Taiwan; southwest monsoon weakens
October 5, 2023
Typhoon Jenny (Koinu) is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday afternoon or evening, October 5
Why China has its eye on Latin America
October 5, 2023
Even though thousands of kilometers separate them, China became Latin America & the Caribbean's second-largest trading partner in 2021. So, what is fueling China's interest in the region?
Signal No. 3 up over Itbayat, Batanes as Jenny makes landfall in Taiwan
October 5, 2023
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 remained hoisted over Itbayat, Batanes as Typhoon Jenny made landfall in Pingtung County, Taiwan on Thursday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Typhoon Jenny further intensifies, passes ‘very close’ to Taiwan’s Orchid Island
October 5, 2023
As of early Thursday, October 5, Typhoon Jenny (Koinu) is 140 kilometers north northwest of Itbayat, Batanes
Okanagan man charged with sexual assault, indecent act in public place
October 5, 2023
Documents show that Cyrus David Fines is in custody, but his next court appearance will be Thursday, Oct. 5.
Talks between UAW, auto companies appear to progress amid ongoing strike
October 5, 2023
Union President Shawn Fain will update members Friday on bargaining toward bringing to an end the nearly 3-week-old strikes against the companies.
Open air gym in Montreal’s Griffintown is a popular place to workout
October 5, 2023
The Trekfit gym in Griffintown has been operating under the Bonaventure Expressway at the southern end of Peel Street for two years and it is growing in size and popularity.
Nova Scotia tourism numbers rise, but some businesses still struggling
October 5, 2023
Ross Jefferson, president and CEO of Discover Halifax says the number of visitors is up 8.5 per cent when compared with pre-pandemic levels. But not all businesses are thriving.
Saskatoon golf courses on final days before winter maintenance begins
October 5, 2023
Saskatoon's golf courses are counting down the final days before maintenance begins before winter.
Calgary bylaw officers lay charges after dog injures pregnant woman
October 5, 2023
Two dogs were running loose which resulted in injuries to a pregnant woman and her dog.
Alberta politicians call Manitoba premier-designate’s win historic: ‘This is huge’
October 5, 2023
'I think that young people are looking at this and seeing an entire world of possibility opening up,' Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette said.
Kelowna, B.C. Royal Bank robber receives four-year sentence for 2020 incident
October 5, 2023
Metcalfe, who has since enrolled in school and is working toward being a plumber, pleaded guilty to the charge and saved the court the time needed for a trial.
Edmonton city council approves tax subclass to crack down on derelict properties
October 5, 2023
Beginning in 2024, the City of Edmonton will have the ability to hike tax rates on homes considered 'derelict' in mature neighbourhoods.
Amazon shuts down Amp live audio service
October 5, 2023
Amp launched last March at a time when there was still buzz around the Clubhouse audio app.
House speaker succession battle heats up: Jordan, Scalise and Trump in the mix
October 5, 2023
For the second time this year, the House speaker's gavel is up for grabs, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's unprecedented removal from the post Tuesday.
‘Read the 231 Calls for Justice’: Oct. 4 marks National Day of Action for MMIWG
October 5, 2023
As National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is honoured across the country, Canadians are encouraged to honour the 231 Calls for Justice.
KeyBanc downgrades Apple to sector weight. Here’s what the pros say
October 5, 2023
Pros on CNBC discussed Apple after KeyBanc downgraded the iPhone maker to sector weight from overweight late Tuesday.
Dow adds 100 points to snap 3-day losing streak as Treasury yields ease from 16-year highs: Live updates
October 5, 2023
Stocks rose Wednesday as Treasury yields pulled back from multiyear highs following the release of much weaker-than-expected jobs data.
Treasury yields retreat from 16-year highs after weaker-than-expected ADP jobs report
October 5, 2023
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after this week touching their highest level since 2007.
Deutsche Bank strategist says this counterintuitive trade can work as rates rise
October 5, 2023
There are two places investors want to look with interest rates climbing — and it may not be the places they'd expect.
‘The Donald Trump show is over,’ AG says after ex-president leaves New York fraud trial
October 5, 2023
Judge Arthur Engoron issued a gag order against former President Donald Trump after he attacked the judge's principal law clerk during the fraud trial.
Apple releases fix for overheating iPhone 15 bug in iOS 17.0.3
October 5, 2023
Over the weekend, Apple confirmed reports on social media that its new iPhones had a tendency to get warm.
Biden cancels $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 borrowers
October 5, 2023
President Joe Biden has approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans.
GM secures new $6 billion credit line as UAW strike costs reach $200 million
October 5, 2023
The new line of credit is "prudent" to bolstering GM's balance sheet amid expectations that the union may expand and prolong strikes against the company.
Pope Francis calls on synod to set aside politics
October 5, 2023
Pope Francis called on Catholic leaders on Wednesday to set aside politics and work to make the Church more welcoming for all, as he opened a global meeting that conservative critics say risks "poisoning" the faith.
New York’s floods weren’t a one-off — here’s how the city is preparing for the future
October 5, 2023
New York experienced record rainfall on Friday, overwhelming transit systems and flooding apartmtents.
These stocks are close to forming the dreaded ‘death cross’ — including McDonald’s and Wells Fargo
October 5, 2023
CNBC Pro found just under 20 stocks, from financial giants to restaurant operators, that are close to forming a death cross.
Man killed after altercation with cop at QC bar
October 5, 2023
A man was killed after an altercation with a police officer at a bar in Quezon City on Tuesday.
Tim Cook dumps a chunk of Apple shares this week in his biggest scheduled sale in 2 years
October 5, 2023
Cook dumped about 511,000 Apple shares in separate sales in the past three days through a 10b5-1 plan.
Rice price caps lifted
October 5, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the temporary price ceiling on rice Wednesday, four weeks after capping the cost of the staple to support poor households. On Sept. 5, Mr. Marcos set the maximum retail price per kilo of regular milled rice at P41 and for the higher-quality well-milled rice at P45. “As of today, we […]
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FIFA 2030 World Cup to be hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with opening games in South America
October 5, 2023
Opening games will be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, and all six hosting countries' teams will be automatically qualified to compete.
Babae, sugatan matapos sakmalin ng buwaya sa Palawan
October 5, 2023
Isinugod sa ospital ang isang babae matapos siyang sakmalin ng isang buwaya sa Rizal, Palawan.
Marcos: Poll rating drop ‘not surprising’
October 5, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the 15 percentage-point drop in his approval rating in the recent Pulse Asia survey was “not surprising” given the gut issues, including high prices of basic commodities, that his administration is trying to address. “People are having a hard time. The rice issue – that is a burden […]
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Privacy body probes PhilHealth liability in ‘Medusa’ breach
October 5, 2023
The National Privacy Commission yesterday said it was looking at the possible liability of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) after hackers began exposing data of the state health insurer on the dark web after failing to get US$300,000 in ransom payment. “In this case, we’re investigating whether or not there was possible negligence in […]
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Trump appeals New York judge’s fraud ruling
October 5, 2023
Donald Trump on Wednesday appealed a New York judge's ruling that he and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of several properties and his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion.
3 PH fishers die as foreign vessel rams boat in WPS
October 5, 2023
Three Filipino fishermen died after their boat was “rammed” by a foreign commercial vessel in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday. The incident happened before dawn on Monday about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Scarborough Shoal, off the main island of Luzon. The fishing vessel was moored to […]
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