October’s supermoon to light up night sky
October 17, 2024
With Halloween right around the corner, a supermoon called "Hunter's Moon" will light up the night sky on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
PAGASA: Mindanao to have rains due to ITCZ
October 17, 2024
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies and rains over Mindanao in the next 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday afternoon in its forecast.
UN chief proposes $3.6 billion budget for 2025, highlighting peace, development and reforms
October 16, 2024
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday presented a $3.6 billion budget proposal for programmes in 2025, highlighting the Organization’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and human rights initiatives, while advancing key reforms.
World News in Brief: Sudan’s refugee crisis, UNRWA Gaza update, violence rising in South Sudan, call to halt latest US executions
October 16, 2024
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed deep concern on Wednesday over the continued displacement crisis in Sudan, with the ongoing conflict driving thousands more refugees into neighbouring countries.
‘Yet another’ Israeli strike on peacekeepers’ position in southern Lebanon
October 16, 2024
In another serious security incident in southern Lebanon, a UN peacekeeping position has been “apparently deliberately” struck by incoming fire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Security Council meets on north Gaza as ‘supplies for survival’ run out
October 16, 2024
Reality is brutal in Gaza and gets worse every day, while essential humanitarian supplies and assistance are being blocked at every turn, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Lebanon war: Essential services in south facing collapse, warns UN
October 16, 2024
Deadly Israeli airstrikes hit targets across Lebanon on Wednesday, prompting renewed condemnation from top UN negotiators and humanitarians, who warned that essential services in the south of the country are close to collapse.
WORLD FOOD DAY LIVE: Finding solutions to global hunger
October 16, 2024
Everyone has a right to food. World Food Day, marked annually on 16 October, was celebrated in more than 150 countries and over 50 languages. With colleagues sending dispatches from around the world, we started in Rome for the main event then covered e...
‘Historic progress’ for Colombia peace process – but challenges remain
October 15, 2024
Ahead of the eighth anniversary of Colombia’s peace agreement next month which ended a five-decades-long insurgency, the UN’s envoy to the country highlighted both “historic progress” and significant remaining challenges on Tuesday.
UNICEF seeks $165 million for therapeutic food to combat ‘silent killer’
October 15, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.