Toronto firefighters tame 12th-floor fire on Yonge Street
October 8, 2023
Officials said Toronto firefighters were dispatched to the area of Yonge and Church streets at around 3:15 p.m. Saturday to battle a fire at an apartment building.
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B.C. church target of vandalism, again; windows smashed in front of Pride flags
October 8, 2023
Delta police say a man shattered two windows where Pride flags were hanging at Ladner United Church on the night of Sept. 22.
You Can Tell Rover He’s a Bad Dog From 3,000 Miles Away
October 7, 2023
Home security cameras give pet owners a way to intervene when they witness misbehavior. But should they?
Armenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh
October 7, 2023
The UN and its partners launched on Saturday an emergency response plan to help 136,000 refugees, appealing for $97 million to respond to urgent needs of those who fled the Karabakh region and their hosts in Armenia.
UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees
October 7, 2023
Following Pakistan’s announcement to repatriate Afghan nationals, the UN’s refugee and migration agencies together appealed to Islamabad on Saturday to continue protecting those who sought safety in the country and could be “at imminent risk if forced ...
Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan
October 7, 2023
A major earthquake struck Herat, Afghanistan early Saturday killing at least 100 people and triggering a spate of rescue and assessment missions by UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities.
World News in Brief: Middle East crisis, Afghan quake, Karabakh refugee appeal
October 7, 2023
Top UN officials and agencies alongside many world leaders appealed for a rapid de-escalation of the deadly conflict that erupted early Saturday in Israeli border towns near the Gaza Strip.
First Person: How youth and forests tackle Honduras’ water crisis
October 7, 2023
Honduras is scrambling to solve ever worsening water shortages in its capital, Tegucigalpa. The answer lies in restoring and conserving the country’s forests.
UN officials strongly condemn deadly attacks in Israel
October 7, 2023
Top UN officials were “in close contact with all concerned to urge maximum restraint” following “horrific scenes of violence” that left dozens dead and hundreds wounded in Israeli cities near the Gaza Strip amid rocket attacks by armed Palestinian mili...
Elon Musk: Billionaire, Entrepreneur, CEO…Citizen Journalist?
October 7, 2023
The owner of X is pushing for more videos on the social-media platform, urging creators and celebrities to generate content.
Amazon Launches First Satellites in Bid to Challenge SpaceX’s Starlink
October 7, 2023
A rocket carrying the e-commerce firm’s Project Kuiper prototypes lifted off from Florida.
Dow rises 200 points as traders try to shake off jump in Treasury yields: Live updates
October 7, 2023
Stocks were higher Friday while Treasury yields eased from their 16-year highs.
10-year Treasury yield rises after strong U.S. jobs report
October 7, 2023
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors parsed the all-important jobs report.
U.S. condemns ‘horrifying’ attack that killed 52 in Ukraine village; Russia to discuss leaving major nuclear treaty
October 6, 2023
The death toll of the Russian missile strike on a cafe and grocery store in the Kharkiv region rose to 52 on Friday.
Philips shares fall 7% after U.S. drug regulator deals fresh blow to sleep device recall
October 6, 2023
Shares of Dutch health tech company Philips fell on Friday after the U.S. drug regulator deemed its handling of a major product recall inadequate.
European stocks finish higher after robust U.S. jobs data; Philips down 7%
October 6, 2023
European stocks finished higher on Friday, despite an earlier dip, as market participants reacted to stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
Tired of Ill-Fitting Shoes? These Customizable Sneaker Brands Want to Help
October 6, 2023
From scanning your foot with an app to being able to tighten different parts of your shoe independently, sneaker technology has come a long way in making your shod feet comfortable
‘Long colds’ could be as common as ‘long Covid’ — with lasting effects, study says
October 6, 2023
A U.K. study showed that symptoms of a cold can linger well beyond the main period of illness, suggesting that like long Covid, "long colds" also exist.
Alibaba’s Lazada is courting sellers affected by Indonesia’s e-commerce ban on social media
October 6, 2023
Lazada is courting sellers affected by Indonesia's latest e-commerce regulation, its Indonesia CEO James Chang told employees in a town hall meeting on Friday.
Why borrowing costs for nearly everything are surging, and what it means for you
October 6, 2023
Violent moves in bonds have hammered investors and renewed fears of an impending recession, as well as concerns about housing, banks and the U.S. deficit.
Tesla cuts Model 3 and Model Y prices in the U.S. after car deliveries fall
October 6, 2023
The starting price for the Model 3 is listed at $38,990 on Tesla's website, down from $40,240 previously.
Inflation is ‘always going to be a risk’ with the U.S. economy now fundamentally changed, ADP chief economist says
October 6, 2023
Inflation is "always going to be a risk" in the U.S. due to structural changes in the labor market, according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at payroll processing firm ADP.
UK’s embattled Metro Bank expected to struggle to raise capital with ‘no easy solutions’
October 6, 2023
Metro Bank will likely struggle to raise fresh capital, according to analysts, who outlined bleak prospects for the beleaguered bank.
AI reveals world’s top 3 universal concerns
October 6, 2023
World leaders have spoken, and the UN listened. Climate, development, and peace emerged as universal areas of concern, according to a new study driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
World News in Brief: West Bank violence, top aid official visits Hroza, Advisory Group on local governments
October 6, 2023
The UN Middle East envoy has condemned the new wave of attacks across the Israeli-occupied West Bank. One Palestinian was shot dead during clashes on Friday between Palestinians and Israeli settlers and Israeli security forces.
Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights ‘courage and determination’ of Iranian women
October 6, 2023
The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi underscores the “courage and determination” of the women of Iran, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
A new Chile? Argentina is at the epicenter of a new ‘white gold’ rush
October 6, 2023
Momentum behind Argentina's lithium mining boom is picking up fast.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi
October 6, 2023
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi won the prize for her "fight to promote human rights and freedom for all," the awards committee said.
Morgan Stanley says these global stocks will soar on the $150 billion generative AI boom
October 6, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm and it's not just the U.S. tech giants that are set to benefit, according to Morgan Stanley.
Beyond the Valley: Latest Podcast
October 6, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity thanks to the viral chatbot developed by OpenAI called ChatGPT. But beyond creating poetry or answering questions, generative AI could have a big impact on industries from marketing to ...
Russia’s government lifts ban on most of its diesel exports
October 6, 2023
Russia's government on Friday said it had lifted a ban on diesel exports delivered to seaports via pipelines.
CNBC Daily Open: The September jobs report is key
October 6, 2023
If September's jobs report skews toward the hotter side, the Federal Reserve might hike rates again, trigger uncomfortable aftershocks in markets.
Taiwan elects its own leaders so it is already independent, presidential frontrunner says
October 6, 2023
Vice President Lai, leading in opinion polls ahead of presidential elections, is despised by China for comments made in support of the island's independence.
Do menopause retreats work — and why are people paying $15,000 for them?
October 6, 2023
The menopause market will be worth $600 billion by 2025, with more than one billion women reaching perimenopause between now and then.
After two failed attempts in the past year, Japan could be next in line to land on the moon
October 6, 2023
Last month, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched a lunar exploration spacecraft from its Tanegashima Space Center.
China plans to ease one of the biggest hurdles for foreign business
October 6, 2023
Chinese authorities are signaling a softer stance on once-stringent data rules, among recent moves to ease regulation for business, especially foreign ones.
SEC sues to force Elon Musk to testify in Twitter probe
October 6, 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Elon Musk in an effort to compel the Twitter owner to testify regarding his purchase of the company.
SEC Sues Elon Musk in San Francisco Federal Court to Enforce Subpoena
October 6, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission asked the court to order Musk to comply with its investigation of his 2022 takeover of Twitter.