Air pollution in India’s New Delhi turns ‘severe,’ some schools shut
November 3, 2023
People in New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of toxic haze on Friday, and some schools were ordered to be shut for two days.
International
Weak yen forces Japan to shrink historic military spending plan
November 3, 2023
The yen has lost 10% of its value against the dollar, forcing Japan to reduce its defense procurement plan, which was then-calculated to cost $320 billion.
Coal free by 2070? India’s push toward renewables won’t stop coal reliance for the next two decades
November 3, 2023
India's reliance on coal will likely continue as the country struggles to find other ways to cool homes down and keep the lights on.
Apple lacks a clear path to growth this holiday season after four straight quarters of shrinkage
November 3, 2023
Apple indicated on Thursday that it doesn't expect revenue growth in the December quarter, which is the busiest time of the year
His Job Was to Make Instagram Safe for Teens. His 14-Year-Old Showed Him What the App Was Really Like.
November 3, 2023
When a Meta security expert told Mark Zuckerberg that Instagram’s approach to protecting teens wasn’t working, the CEO didn’t reply. Now the former insider is set to tell Congress about the predatory behavior.
Bill Gross sees lower interest rates offering a tailwind to regional bank stocks
November 3, 2023
Longtime investor Bill Gross said Thursday that regional banks are poised to bounce back with the tailwind of falling interest rates.
CNBC Daily Open: A perfect day for markets and a falling Apple
November 3, 2023
It was an astounding day for markets, with everything falling into place as perfectly as investors could have hoped for. Then the Apple fell from the tree.
Apple stock dips after weak outlook for December quarter revenue
November 3, 2023
Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.
Apple Sales Decline as China Market Weighs on Earnings Report
November 3, 2023
Sales fell for the fourth straight quarter, including a decline in China that came as the company faces a broad economic slowdown in the country and new competition from rival Huawei Technologies.
Wall Street titans help to fuel Ivy League donor revolt
November 3, 2023
Billionaire Marc Rowan is calling on wealthy donors to the University of Pennsylvania to pause their contributions since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Amazon Executives Discussed How Its Policies Hurt Sellers, FTC Suit Says
November 3, 2023
The executives discussed how its pricing policies had a “punitive aspect” on sellers, according to internal documents quoted in newly unredacted portions of the agency’s monopoly lawsuit against the company.
Can a $400 Box Keep Your Packages Safe from Porch Pirates?
November 3, 2023
Nearly 1 in 7 Americans had a package stolen from their homes in the first 10 months of 2022. This holiday season, some are using smart-yet-ugly lockboxes to protect their purchases.
Ferrari again raises guidance as customers opt for high-priced, personalized sports cars
November 3, 2023
Ferrari raised guidance after its third-quarter profit surged 46% year over year. Its customers continue to load up their new Ferraris with expensive options.
Climate action: ‘Take steps to close the adaptation gap, now’
November 2, 2023
Instead of accelerating to meet the challenge of rising emissions, progress on climate adaptation is slowing across the board, a new report published on Thursday by the UN’s environment agency finds.
Israel-Palestine crisis: Gaza’s north cut off from aid; death toll rising
November 2, 2023
The number of people killed in Gaza is nearing the 9,000 mark amid mounting concerns over the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on a densely-populated refugee camp near Gaza City, while a key hospital has stopped operations and UN humanitarians are unabl...
General Assembly votes overwhelmingly against US Cuba embargo
November 2, 2023
The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the United States’ economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960. A total of 187 States voted for the resolution put forward each year against the embargo with only th...
Day highlighting journalists under fire focuses on protection during elections
November 2, 2023
New data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has revealed a worrying rise in violence against journalists during election periods, and usually at the hands of law enforcement agents.
World News in Brief: Russia pulls out of nuclear test ban treaty, climate ‘health crisis’, pushback against bullying
November 2, 2023
Russia on Thursday announced it was revoking its ratification of the UN-backed Comprehensive Nuclear Test Bank Treaty (CTBT), after the Russian Duma passed legislation last month.
Iran urged to end new rights clampdown following teenage girl’s death
November 2, 2023
Iran must end policies and practices “which amount to total impunity for acts of gender persecution against women and girls”, a group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Thursday.
At UK’s AI Summit, Guterres says risks outweigh rewards without global oversight
November 2, 2023
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday stressed that global oversight of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology should be based on the UN Charter’s core principles and ensure full respect for human rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.