Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to lead ruling party before general election
November 5, 2023
With the PAP widely expected to continue dominating elections, Wong is likely to become Singapore's next prime minister.
International
1,200 community members sign petition for grass field at new Killarney Park
November 5, 2023
The petition has been created by Nigel Hole, the UBC Thunderbirds Track and Field Club’s CEO and 'life-long member of the Vancouver track and field community.'
Murder charge laid in death of Toronto filmmaker
November 5, 2023
Toronto police announced a suspect is facing a second-degree murder charge in the suspicious death of a Toronto filmmaker Reeyaz Habib last June.
Boissonault cites TMX, ‘energy poverty’ in carbon price carve-out furor
November 5, 2023
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says it's not uncommon for Ottawa to make decisions in the national interest that have a greater benefit in one region.
Big second half sends Western Mustangs to Yates Cup final against Laurier
November 5, 2023
The Western Mustangs defeated the Queen's Gaels 47-20 and will host the Yates Cup on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Alberta premier promises to protect parents’ rights during speech to UCP convention
November 5, 2023
Smith's speech came prior to delegates debating and voting on about 30 resolutions.
‘No place that is safe in Gaza right now,’ UN says; Israeli protestors call on Netanyahu to resign
November 5, 2023
There is no safe place in Gaza right now, a senior UN official said Friday, adding that even "a UN flag" cannot provide any safety to civilians trapped in Gaza.
1 in 3 Canadians are living in households with financial difficulties: StatCan
November 5, 2023
Statistics Canada found that one in three Canadians live in households that struggled to pay for necessary expenses such as housing, food and clothing throughout October.
‘I should have been dead’: B.C. man scooped up by truck shares story
November 5, 2023
A Vancouver Island man is sharing his story after he and his dog were inadvertently tossed into the back of a recycling truck while trying to stay warm.
Switch to standard time is a perfect moment to check smoke alarms: Vernon Fire Rescue
November 5, 2023
“Remember, working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives,” said Vernon fire chief David Lind.
Demonstrators attend pro-Palestinian rally at U.S. consulate in Toronto
November 5, 2023
Toronto police said on social media Saturday that large crowds have gathered in support of the Palestinian people on University Avenue, north of Queen Street West.
Edmontonians line up to be the first to ride Valley Line LRT
November 5, 2023
Hundreds of Edmontonians lined up bright and early to be one of the first to catch the Valley Line Southeast LRT inaugural run at 5:15 a.m.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tore his ACL while training for a competitive MMA fight
November 5, 2023
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that he tore his ACL while sparring for MMA and needed surgery to replace it.
GM is expected to invest $13 billion in U.S. facilities under new UAW deal
November 5, 2023
Details of the deal were released Saturday after local UAW-GM leaders approved the pact, which must still be ratified by the union's 46,000 members with the automaker.
Three hours to guilty: How the government nailed Sam Bankman-Fried
November 4, 2023
After a monthlong trial, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was swiftly found guilty on Thursday by a jury in lower Manhattan
Starbursts, smuggled coffee and Martin Shkreli: How CNBC reported the Sam Bankman-Fried trial
November 4, 2023
For five weeks, CNBC reported from inside the courthouse where the Sam Bankman-Fried trial was being held in downtown Manhattan.
Running a marathon? There are 3 keys to making it to the finish line, says Nike running coach: ‘Rely on trust in yourself’
November 4, 2023
The 2023 New York City Marathon is Sunday November 5. Before you take off running consider these tips for making it to the finish line.
Berkshire Hathaway posts a 40% jump in operating earnings, cash pile swells to a record $157 billion
November 4, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a big jump in third-quarter operating earnings, while sitting on a record amount of cash that surpassed $157 billion.
Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors as death toll reaches 157
November 4, 2023
Rescue workers in Nepal were searching for survivors Saturday after the country's worst earthquake in eight years.
Sam Bankman-Fried faces over 100 years in prison at sentencing. Experts weigh in on how much time he’ll actually get
November 4, 2023
Legal experts compared the convicted FTX fraudster's case to that of Bernie Madoff, who got sentenced to 150 years in prison.
UN teams respond to deadly earthquake in western Nepal
November 4, 2023
United Nations teams in Nepal are responding to the devastating earthquake in the west of the country, amid reports that over 150 people have been killed and hundreds more injured.
Guterres ‘horrified’ by strike on ambulance convoy in Gaza
November 4, 2023
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “horrified” by a strike on an ambulance convoy outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Friday, reiterating his appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire.
Israel-Hamas war updates: IDF strikes ambulances near Gaza hospital, saying Hamas used them; Netanyahu rejects cease-fire before hostage release
November 4, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel comes as clashes between the Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas continue in Gaza.
One of the World’s Biggest Diamonds Could Be Key to Some of the World’s Fastest Microchips
November 4, 2023
To beat the heat that our devices throw off, engineers are experimenting with synthetic diamonds, ultrapure glass and other obscure materials.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour film seeking more box office records as it sticks around in theaters
November 4, 2023
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film has shattered records and helped the theater industry weather a light release calendar.
‘Sound of Freedom,’ hit child trafficking thriller endorsed by Trump, will stream on Amazon
November 4, 2023
Amazon Prime Video has secured the rights to one of the hottest box office releases of 2023: Angel Studios' "Sound of Freedom."
Dow pops more than 200 points on Friday to cap the best week for stocks so far this year: Live updates
November 4, 2023
Stocks ended the week with sizable gains.
Wall Street will try to maintain momentum next week after a strong start to November
November 4, 2023
Investors can take a breath next week after kicking off the month with strong gains, as Treasury yields tumbled from their highs.
Over 75% of U.S. workers say they could complete the same amount of work in 4 days rather than 5
November 4, 2023
A survey outlined changes and generational divides in workplace trends. "There is a gap between what employees are saying and what employers are doing."
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts
November 4, 2023
A jury has found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of all seven criminal counts against him.
Tech Giants Spend Billions on AI Startups—and Get Just as Much Back
November 4, 2023
Microsoft, Amazon and Google benefit from OpenAI and Anthropic paying for the expensive cloud services needed to run their products.
Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine infrastructure; Moscow dismisses U.S. sanctions
November 4, 2023
Russian drone strikes hit civilian targets in and around Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.
U.S. payrolls increased by 150,000 in October, less than expected
November 4, 2023
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to grow by 170,000 in October, according to a Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Matthew Perry reportedly got $20 million a year in ‘Friends’ residuals. Here’s who may get them now
November 4, 2023
Matthew Perry was still bringing in as much as $20 million a year in syndication income from ‘Friends.’ Experts explain what could happen to that money now.
Bad news for the economy is good news for the stock market … as long as it doesn’t get too bad
November 4, 2023
Bad news is good news, as long as it isn't too bad.
Elon Musk says AI will eventually create a situation where ‘no job is needed’
November 3, 2023
The billionaire technology leader said late Thursday that AI will have the potential to become the "most disruptive force in history."
Shares of Maersk plunge 18% as shipping giant announces 10,000 job cuts, says profit will be at lower-end of guidance
November 3, 2023
Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, said it was facing subdued demand and inflationary pressures.
The ‘biggest threat to global order since the 1930s’ is underway and every CEO is talking about it
November 3, 2023
It's not just JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon. Across corporate America, fears are rising this is the gravest threat to the global order since the run-up to WWII.