Kingston, Ont. sleeping cabins to move as permanent location still undecided
September 26, 2023
Since their inception back in 2020, the cabins have alternated between two sites, with the promise of a permanent location coming each spring.
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New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocates
September 26, 2023
Signs dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.
Apple’s Eddy Cue defends default search contract with Google as best option for consumers
September 26, 2023
Apple's head of services testified in federal court Tuesday about the company's agreement to make Google the default search engine on iPhones in the U.S.
Amazon accused of being illegal monopoly in U.S. antitrust lawsuit
September 26, 2023
The U.S. FTC and 17 states are asking a court to prohibit Amazon's business practices and loosen its 'monopolistic control to restore competition.'
Biden calls on Congress to fund government as Moody’s and Wells Fargo warn of shutdown effects
September 26, 2023
President Joe Biden asked Congress to avoid a government shutdown due to lack of funds. The U.S. credit rating and dollar could be affected otherwise.
Miami man pleads guilty to selling adulterated, misbranded HIV drugs across U.S.
September 26, 2023
The misbranded HIV drugs, which included Truvada and Biktarvy, were distributed to pharmacies across the U.S. and dispensed to unsuspecting patients.
FTC and 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges
September 26, 2023
The lawsuit is a major milestone for FTC Chair Lina Khan, who rose to prominence for her 2017 Yale Law Journal note, "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox."
The crypto industry is not dead yet. BlackRock is about to revive it, says Bernstein
September 26, 2023
If you think crypto is dead, think again, says Bernstein's digital assets analyst.
JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank to block crypto transactions over scam fears: CNBC Crypto World
September 26, 2023
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry....
FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly
September 26, 2023
High-stakes case pits the e-commerce giant against agency chair Lina Khan’s aggressive antitrust stance.
Grammy’s CEO: ‘We’re not going to award AI creativity’ unless it falls under these two categories
September 26, 2023
AI-generated music can go viral on social media, but it won't win a Grammy unless it falls into one of two categories, says Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
Underground climate change: How heat is trapped under the surface, threatening buildings
September 26, 2023
Subways and buildings emit heat directly into the sublayers of the ground, which can deform the ground and cause city structures and infrastructure to crack.
Fed’s Neel Kashkari sees 40% chance of ‘meaningfully higher’ interest rates
September 26, 2023
Kashkari thinks there's nearly a 50-50 chance that interest rates will need to move significantly higher to bring down inflation.
Google Trial Spills Details on Deals With Apple, Samsung
September 26, 2023
The company says it was offering the better product, while the Justice Department argues the agreements were illegal.
SoftBank-backed Improbable slashes losses by 85%, says pivot to the metaverse has paid off
September 26, 2023
Improbable, which is backed by SoftBank, said its revenues more than doubled last year after a pivot to powering new "metaverse" experiences.
Armenia warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ as thousands flee the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave
September 26, 2023
The mass exodus comes after a lightning military operation by Azerbaijan last week saw it take full control of the region.
AI chip firm Kneron raises $49 million as it looks to rival Nvidia, with Foxconn among backers
September 26, 2023
Kneron is looking to capitalize on the investor interest in AI and the chip technology that underpins it, underscored by Nvidia's 180% rally this year.
Hunter Biden sues former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani over infamous laptop
September 26, 2023
Hunter Biden has been the focus of attacks on his father, President Joe Biden, by Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, conservative members of Congress and media.
JPMorgan’s UK digital bank blocks customers from buying crypto
September 26, 2023
From Oct. 16, Chase UK customers will "no longer be able to make crypto transactions via debit card or by outgoing bank transfer."
JPMorgan Chase settles Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking suit by U.S. Virgin Islands for $75 million
September 26, 2023
Jeffrey Epstein was a long-time customer of JPMorgan Chase, the huge U.S. bank which previously agreed to pay his victims $290 million to settle a similar suit.
Travelers say Tampa International is the best large airport in North America for the second year in a row
September 26, 2023
J.D. Power ranked large airports in North America based on customer satisfaction. Tampa International Airport took the top spot for the second year in a row.
Saudi Arabia announces crucial step forward in its nascent nuclear power plans
September 26, 2023
The news comes amid increasing concern about Saudi Arabia's intentions with the technology, and the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
‘We have dealt with recessions before’: Jamie Dimon says geopolitics is the world’s biggest risk
September 26, 2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says geopolitics in light of Russia's invasion in Ukraine is the biggest risk, larger than high inflation or a U.S. recession.
UNODC joins regional crime fighters to tackle scams and human trafficking in SE Asia
September 26, 2023
Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking.
World News in Brief: Crisis deepens for Mali’s children, human rights updates from Brazil, Montenegro
September 26, 2023
In Mali, one million children under five are at risk of malnutrition amid polio and measles outbreaks, increased armed violence and displacement, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
Ban smoking and vaping in schools worldwide urges WHO
September 26, 2023
Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a call to ban smoking and vaping “whether sitting in class, playing games outside or waiting at the school...
Rights experts warn against forced separation of Uyghur children in China
September 26, 2023
Forced separations and language policies for Uyghur and other minority Muslim children at State-run boarding schools in China’s Xinjiang region carry the risk of forced assimilation, three UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday.
Myanmar: ‘Inhumanity in its vilest form’ continues, warns Türk
September 26, 2023
The UN human rights chief on Tuesday presented another grim assessment of the situation in Myanmar, detailing escalating horrors inflicted by the military on civilians in the country.
A ‘club of elites’ will not realise the multilateral future we need, Holy See tells UN Assembly
September 26, 2023
The international community must maintain the universality of global multilateral forums and not turn them into “clubs reserved for a few elites...where some are tolerated” if they stay to themselves, a senior Holy See official told the UN General Asse...
Syrian minister denounces ‘American chaos’, says States must respect the UN Charter
September 26, 2023
In remarks on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, Syrian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bassam Sabbagh underscored the need to build a multipolar world order that achieves sustainable development for all and balance in international relations, inclu...
General debate concludes, reaffirming primacy of the United Nations
September 26, 2023
The General Assembly’s annual debate concluded on Tuesday, with global leaders stating that while the United Nations faces institutional challenges, it remains the paramount platform for crafting collective solutions to humanity’s challenges.
Security Council’s ‘west-led irrational structure’ must be reformed, DPRK tells UN
September 26, 2023
The “west-led irrational structure” of the UN Security Council must be reformed to prevent the “high-handedness and arbitrariness” of forces within the body, including the United States, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) told the General...
From the Field: Greening tourism in Malaysia
September 26, 2023
When done well, tourism can serve as a sustainable cornerstone of a country’s economy, simultaneously supporting ecosystems and livelihoods, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
No time for finger pointing; we must work together to tackle pressing challenges, says Canada
September 26, 2023
The health of our planet, its people, institutions, and the global economy are at serious risk, and such deep challenges cannot be tackled in isolation, Robert Rae, Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, told the General Assembly’s annual high-lev...
More than just a few countries should set the agenda, Indian Minister says at UN
September 26, 2023
The days when a few nations set the global agenda and “expected others to fall in line” are over, India’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
UNHCR increasingly concerned for refugees fleeing Karabakh region
September 26, 2023
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) raised concerns on Tuesday over the movement of a large number of civilians to Armenia as a result of the recent hostilities in the region.
UN rights expert calls on Algeria to pardon convicted protesters
September 26, 2023
The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed independent expert said on Tuesday.
Engagement key to reform of Taliban decrees restricting women’s rights
September 26, 2023
The international community must continue to engage with Taliban leaders in Afghanistan despite deep disagreement with their approach to women’s rights and inclusive governance, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on...