China factory activity shrinks for a second month in November
November 30, 2023
The official manufacturing PMI fell slightly to 49.4 in November from 49.5 in October, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
International
Henry Kissinger, the towering American diplomat, dies at age 100
November 30, 2023
Henry Kissinger was the Holocaust survivor and Harvard professor who became the archetypal U.S. diplomat, master political manipulator and pop culture icon.
Microsoft secures non-voting board seat at OpenAI
November 30, 2023
Microsoft will have a non-voting board seat at OpenAI, the company announced on Wednesday.
Northern Alberta community frustrated with what it calls roadblocks to new housing
November 30, 2023
The CRDAC said it has not been able to expedite the process despite its best effort at working with the municipality.
Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, dead at 100
November 30, 2023
Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner, had a hand in many of the epoch-changing global events of the 1970s while serving under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
LAURA INGRAHAM: None of us should be passively watching this political persecution of Trump
November 30, 2023
FOX News host Laura Ingraham says Americans should not passively watch the political persecution of former President Donald Trump on "The Ingraham Angle."
South Korea stocks mixed as central bank holds rates, China manufacturing contracts further
November 30, 2023
Asian markets digest key economic data from around the region, and South Korea's central bank holds rates
Here are the world’s most expensive cities to live in for 2023—Singapore tops the list again
November 30, 2023
This is the ninth time in 11 years that Singapore topped the list, while Zurich moved up five positions from last year.
Calgary school resource officer program gets dozens of recommendations for improvement
November 30, 2023
After two and a half years of hearing from students, parents, teachers and community members, police found SROs have “general positive support."
Your Unused Gmail Account May Be Permanently Deleted Friday
November 30, 2023
How to revive your Google account before it’s too late.
Elon Musk claims advertisers are trying to ‘blackmail’ him, says ‘Go f— yourself’
November 30, 2023
Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X (formerly Twitter), scoffed at advertisers boycotting the platform because of his controversial statements.
Jill Duggar, husband claim family’s beliefs created ‘hierarchy’ based on who had the most kids
November 30, 2023
Jill Duggar detailed the pressure she faced while growing her family to have as many as 20 children after being brought up in the Institute of Basic Life Principles.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dead at 100
November 30, 2023
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut, according to a statement released Wednesday by Kissinger Associates.
Burning vehicle on remote road leads to recovery of stolen property, valued at $20K
November 30, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP say a call came in Wednesday morning of a motorhome on a forest service road was fully engulfed in flames.
Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit
November 30, 2023
The UAE is strenuously denying a BBC report that alleges that the oil-rich nation plans to pursue business deals as it hosts the COP28 climate talks.
NBA In-Season Tournament ‘met its intended purpose,’ Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau says
November 30, 2023
The first In-Season Tournament for the NBA garnered question marks and criticism, but it has been a huge success after players clearly cared for it.
Sentencing hearing begins for woman who attempted murder in B.C. courtroom
November 30, 2023
On the day of the attack, Shen entered the court carrying the two weapons in her purse. Bag checks and metal detector screenings are not standard at the courthouse.
Florida man arrested after allegedly stabbing woman several times because ‘he wanted to’: authorities
November 30, 2023
A Florida man was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly stabbing a woman in a Walgreens parking lot 'because I wanted to,' according to deputies.
OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role
November 30, 2023
The group of directors will expand and strengthen governance structure following CEO Sam Altman’s surprise ouster and return.
Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel-Hamas truce nears end; Erdogan blasts Netanyahu as ‘butcher of Gaza’
November 30, 2023
The current cease-fire, which started Friday and has since had a two-day extension, is set to expire within a day.
Winter Olympics on verge of returning to Salt Lake City in 2034
November 30, 2023
The 2034 Winter Olympics are returning to a familiar place, as Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the games for the first time since 2002 after a meeting in Paris.
Photo hunt: How fast can you find 5 carrot noses belonging to the snowmen?
November 30, 2023
Solve the puzzle! Challenge your vision and attention to detail with this wintry seek-and-find brain teaser, which features five hidden carrot noses that belong to five snowmen.
‘Complete overreaction’: B.C. mom shocked at damage after police stormed home to arrest son
November 30, 2023
Last weekend, B.C. RCMP say they were called to an incident near Hedley, where a man was arrested for carelessly using a firearm.
Hike in Kelowna property taxes part of city’s 2024 budget deliberations
November 30, 2023
Among the many items is a proposed 4.7 per cent bump. Budget deliberations are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7.
B.C. negotiates workaround to allow St. Paul’s Hospital patients to access MAiD
November 30, 2023
St. Paul's Hospital, which is operated by the Catholic organization Providence Health, refuses to offer MAiD due to faith-based objections.
Dow jumps 500 points to new 2023 high Thursday, capping 8% November rally: Live updates
November 30, 2023
Stocks rose Thursday, buoyed by inflation data that increased hopes the Federal Reserve could begin cutting rates next year.
Pennsylvania man accused of hitting wife to death during argument over money for cat’s vet bills
November 30, 2023
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he allegedly hit his wife to death over an argument about money for their cat's veterinarian visits.
Elon Musk Uses ‘F’ Word for Advertisers Boycotting Platform
November 30, 2023
Billionaire addresses posts on X he says were misperceived as antisemitic.
All-Pro Jason Kelce suggests Bills player attempted injuring Eagles teammate during ‘tush push’
November 30, 2023
Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips got into a confrontation with a fan in the stands at the Eagles home stadium, but he also is being accused of committing a dirty play.
Hamas frees 16 more hostages, including 1 Israeli-American, on sixth day of cease-fire with Israel
November 30, 2023
Hamas released an additional 16 hostages Wednesday, 12 of whom are Israel nationals, as the expiration for a cease-fire with Israel neared.
Kamala Harris dodges multiple questions on TikTok regulation, brings up Russian interference
November 30, 2023
Vice President Harris avoided answering questions about TikTok and whether it needs to be regulated or banned during the New York Times Dealbook Summit on Wednesday.
DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in ‘forever chemical’ settlement
November 30, 2023
The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.
Judge to review new settlement in Maine ACLU’s public defender case
November 30, 2023
A judge is set to review a settlement between Maine officials and the state's ACLU chapter in a lawsuit over the availability of public defenders.
Panama’s high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next
November 30, 2023
20 year concession to a Canadian mining firm has been deemed unconstitutional by Panamanian Supreme Court, as protesters argued project was damaging environment.
Texas man charged with murder after his girlfriend was found dead in trunk of her car
November 30, 2023
A 19-year-old Texas man was arrested and charged with murder in Houston, after his girlfriend was found dead in the back of her own Honda Civic.
Mayorkas meets with Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping migrants, but no apology
November 30, 2023
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday met with Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping migrants in 2021 – but there was no apology.
These global stocks are forming the bullish ‘golden cross’ signal — and have risen every time in the past
November 30, 2023
One of the stocks that is on the verge of signaling a golden cross has typically risen by 10% within three months in the past.
Cash versus bonds? Pros weigh what to buy for the next 2 years and beyond
November 30, 2023
Depending on whether it will be a higher-for-longer regime or if rates start to come down, investors might be wondering if they should stay invested in cash, or start flocking to bonds.