Forget a Dating Profile, This App Says It Just Needs Your Face
September 30, 2023
The face holds personality clues, but is it the key to determining romantic compatibility?
International
New UN framework to protect environment from harmful chemicals
September 30, 2023
A new global framework to reduce environmental risks from chemicals and waste was adopted at a UN conference on Saturday, with countries committing to phase out the most harmful ones.
First Person: From Afghan refugee to Ukraine aid worker
September 30, 2023
A refugee from Afghanistan who moved to Ukraine two decades ago has been talking about his motivation for supporting the relief effort for people affected by the ongoing war there.
UN condemns ‘abhorrent’ terrorist attacks in Pakistan
September 30, 2023
At least 57 people were killed, including children in suicide bombings that targeted two religious ceremonies in Pakistan, as people gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Secretary-General António Guterres described the attacks as “particu...
European stocks log worst quarter in a year with a drop of 2.9%
September 30, 2023
European investors analyzed this month's euro zone inflation, which fell to its lowest level since October 2021.
Flash floods foreshadow a threatening reality in New York City
September 30, 2023
The storm has laid bare how vulnerable the Big Apple's aging infrastructure is to extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change.
Elon Musk’s Wish: Fewer Rules, Except for Robots
September 30, 2023
The world’s richest man is looking to cut through regulations, but not for AI, where he is asking for them.
China’s economy stabilises, factory activity returns to expansion
September 30, 2023
The China's factory activity data adds to a run of indicators suggesting the world's second-largest economy has begun to bottom out.
Oliveira, Castillo lead Bombers past depleted Argos
September 30, 2023
Brady Oliveira rushed for 169 yards and Sergio Castillo kicked six field goals as the Bombers defeated the Toronto Argonauts 31-21 in front of a sellout crowd at IG Field.
London Knights edge Niagara to begin 2023-24 regular season
September 30, 2023
London goaltender Michael Simpson stopped 34 shots as the Knights earned an opening night victory.
Jets fall 3-1 in Ottawa, lose second straight preseason game
September 30, 2023
With very few of their key players suiting up, the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 3-1 decision to the Ottawa Senators in the nation's capital Friday night.
Plan to cull deer on Sidney Island, B.C. divides residents
September 30, 2023
Parks Canada and local First Nations say an estimated 300 to 900 invasive deer, which were introduced to Sidney Island in the mid 1900s, are decimating the native ecosystem.
Blue Jays roll to 11-4 victory over Rays
September 30, 2023
If the Toronto Blue Jays continue with the well-rounded attack that led them to an 11-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday, they'll be a tough out in the playoffs.
Williams Lake declares state of local emergency over unstable housing complex
September 30, 2023
Four homes in a Williams Lake, B.C., group of duplexes have been ordered evacuated and the remainder are on evacuation alert over concerns about their structural integrity.
Knies scores short-handed as Leafs edge Canadiens
September 30, 2023
Matthew Knies joined the Toronto Maple Leafs late last season and hasn't missed a beat since.
BC Ferries moves meetings online following threats
September 30, 2023
On Sept. 20, during a meeting Diana Mumford was chairing for the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee, a member of the public uttered a threat.
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September 30, 2023
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Why You Soon Won’t Be Able to Avoid AI—At Work or At Home
September 30, 2023
Tech giants are racing to incorporate artificial intelligence into almost every aspect of their businesses, aiming to make AI indispensable for some – and unavoidable for the rest of us.
Town of Banff urges residents to remove fruit, trees after The Boss comes to visit
September 30, 2023
On Sept. 23, a large grizzly was seen eating crab apples that had fallen to the ground in a backyard.
First co-defendant in Trump Georgia election case pleads guilty
September 30, 2023
Donald Trump and 18 other people were charged in Georgia with an alleged conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
Ford CEO says UAW is ‘holding the deal hostage’ over EV battery plants
September 30, 2023
Multibillion-dollar EV battery plants are crucial to the automotive industry's future and uniquely positioned to have wide-ranging implications for the UAW.
State of emergency issued for NYC’s wettest day since Ida; rain, flooding expected to last hours
September 30, 2023
Heavy rain and flooding on Friday making led to subway and rail service suspensions and the closure of a terminal at LaGuardia Airport.
UAW announces new strikes at GM and Ford plants, spares Stellantis citing ‘momentum’ in talks
September 30, 2023
About 6,900 autoworkers will take part in the latest wave of work stoppages, joining roughly 18,300 workers who are currently on strike for the union.
Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving senator, dies at 90
September 30, 2023
The death of Dianne Feinstein leaves vacant her powerful Senate seat, requiring Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a temporary successor.
Fugitive founder of crypto hedge fund that lost $10 billion arrested in Singapore while attempting to flee
September 30, 2023
Authorities have arrested crypto fugitive Su Zhu, co-founder of the bankrupt digital asset hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.
These are the most oversold stocks during a harsh September for the market
September 30, 2023
CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the most overbought and oversold names in the S&P 500 based on their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI.
United Airlines pilots approve new contract with up to 40% raises
September 30, 2023
United Airlines pilots approved a new labor contract with raises that could top 40% over four years.
These are Jefferies ‘rock-solid’ dividend stock picks
September 30, 2023
Jefferies screened for names that not only have attractive yields but avoid certain risks.
These stocks are key to improving plastic recycling
September 30, 2023
A group of stocks can support 'advanced' recycling strategies.
Occupied Ukraine pulled into Russian conscription; Putin-sympathizing candidate could win election in major Kyiv-allied country
September 30, 2023
A win for the populist leader could fracture the EU's efforts at a unified front against Russia.
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees ‘cracks’ emerging among some consumers as savings dry up
September 30, 2023
Lower-end consumers have shifted buying patterns to save money as their bank accounts dwindle in size, according to Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser.
The Fed’s favorite inflation indicator rose less than expected in August
September 30, 2023
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy increased 0.1% for the month, lower than the expected 0.2% gain.
Shares of biotech startup Structure Therapeutics surge more than 30% on promising obesity pill data
September 30, 2023
Structure's pill is part of the same class of drugs as Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss counterpart Wegovy.
Biden administration moves ahead with new plan to cancel student debt
September 29, 2023
The Biden administration announced the next step in its new plan to cancel people's student debt after the Supreme Court struck down its original policy.
Credit Suisse sheds nearly 13% of workforce this year
September 29, 2023
Credit Suisse has shed nearly 13% of its workforce this year, underlining the turmoil at the bank which was taken over by cross-town rival UBS in a state-engineered rescue earlier this year.
LVMH boss Bernard Arnault under investigation in Paris over Russian oligarch transactions
September 29, 2023
The Paris public prosecutor's office is investigating LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault over financial transactions involving Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov.
Euro zone inflation fell to 4.3% in September, lowest level since October 2021
September 29, 2023
Inflation in the euro zone fell to 4.3% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month in September, flash figures showed Friday.
Biden’s IRA plan pushes battery-maker Northvolt to plan new factory in Canada
September 29, 2023
Northvolt plans to establish a fully integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory in the Canadian province of Quebec — its first factory outside Europe.