At least one in eight people now obese
February 29, 2024
At least one in eight people on Earth are living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, citing a newly released global medical study.
International
UN chief ‘committed’ to Sudan as mission ends
February 29, 2024
António Guterres expressed his strong commitment to the people of Sudan on Thursday as the UN assistance mission based there comes to an end, in line with a Security Council resolution terminating its mandate.
‘Carnage’ in Gaza must end, UN rights chief tells Human Rights Council
February 29, 2024
The “carnage” in Gaza has left more than 30,000 dead and must end immediately, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on Thursday, after almost five months of constant Israeli bombardment and mass displacement in the enclave, prompte...
Gazans eating wild plants to survive
February 29, 2024
UN News has learned that out of desperation, some Gazans have resorted to selling wild plants with little nutritional value in the markets of their devastated enclave. In this special report, Ziad Taleb spoke to some of the young people trying to make ...
UN issues global alert over teacher shortage
February 29, 2024
The world urgently needs 44 million teachers by 2030 in order to make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality, a new report from UNESCO, the UN agency championing education, announced this week.
UN chief appalled by ‘tragic human toll’ of Gaza war
February 29, 2024
The UN Secretary-General said on Thursday he was “appalled by the tragic human toll of the conflict in Gaza” where more than 30,000 people have now reportedly been killed and over 70,000 injured.
Senior officials call for action and solutions at UN Environment Assembly
February 29, 2024
Leaders attending a major UN environmental conference in Nairobi must drive forward solutions to combat climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
Apple Is Behind in AI—and Investors Are Getting Impatient
February 29, 2024
The iPhone maker is expected to unveil AI tools at its June developer conference after it has lagged behind tech peers with clearer AI strategies.
SEC Investigating Whether OpenAI Investors Were Misled
February 29, 2024
The regulator is examining the internal communications of CEO Sam Altman, after the board last year temporarily ousted him for alleged lack of candor.
B.C.’s child-care space challenges have some calling for public schools to be used
February 29, 2024
According to Stats Canada 2023 data, nearly 60 per cent of B.C. families said they have difficulty finding child care. And school-aged care can be just as difficult.
Forewarned is forearmed: VPD workshops aim to empower seniors against scammers
February 29, 2024
Vancouver police are holding a series of workshops in the city aimed at arming seniors with the tools they need to ward off scammers.
West Vancouver mayor’s law licence suspended for 2 years
February 29, 2024
On Wednesday, the Law Society of B.C. announced Mayor Mark Sager's law licence had been suspended for two years for professional misconduct.
Ottawa says it’s working to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza as soon as possible
February 29, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid to the besieged Palestinian territory as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.
Former HR director alleges toxic work environment at Calgary Police Service
February 29, 2024
A former human resources director at the Calgary Police Service says CPS was rife with harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Chicken for Lunch: The end of an eatery era in downtown Edmonton
February 29, 2024
After 32 years in business, the infamous Chicken for Lunch eatery in the food court at Rice Howard Place is closing in downtown Edmonton.
Biden ‘continues to be fit for duty,’ his doctor says after annual physical
February 29, 2024
The assessment from Biden's physician comes amid reservations about Biden seeking a second term during this fall's election due to his age and concerns about his mental fitness.
BGC Okanagan and students celebrate Pink Shirt Day: ‘Always be kind’
February 29, 2024
Students of all ages, staff and non-profit organizations came together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day across the Okanagan.
Lethbridge renters feeling ignored, facing safety issues with Avenue Living
February 29, 2024
Issues like a hanging smoke detector outside their apartment, an off-kilter drain in the laundry room and a vehicle that's been in their parking spot since they moved in.
Trump should be barred from Illinois presidential ballot, judge rules
February 29, 2024
The final outcome of the Illinois case and other challenges will likely be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, which is weighing a similar ruling in Colorado.
Apple Shareholders Reject AI Report Proposal
February 29, 2024
The shareholder meeting comes shortly after Apple shut down its effort to build an electric vehicle.
Please, Don’t Spend Hundreds on a Pocketknife. Get One of These Multitools Instead.
February 29, 2024
Most multitools and fancy pocketknives never see any action beyond cutting open an Amazon package. So why do they cost more than a Prime subscription?
One Month With Apple Vision Pro: In the Air, on a Train and…in a Drawer
February 28, 2024
Four weeks in, the best thing about the Vision Pro isn’t any new apps, just an escape from the world—and your iPhone.
World News in Brief: Air travel boom erases COVID dip, ‘disturbing’ new anti-LGBT bill in Ghana, rights abuses in Crimea
February 28, 2024
The UN aviation agency on Wednesday announced that air traffic levels are operating at around two per cent above their high in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic grounded much of the world’s population in lockdown.
Stories from the UN Archive: Leap year events from UN history
February 28, 2024
It’s leap year, which gives February a 29th day only once every four years. This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re looking at what has happened on 29 February in UN history.
Silicon Valley’s Next Mission: Help the U.S. Catch China and Russia in Hypersonic Weapons
February 28, 2024
Tech founders and investors are placing ambitious bets on superfast missile weapons systems.
Google CEO Calls AI Chatbot Responses Biased and Unacceptable
February 28, 2024
Sundar Pichai told employees the company would make structural changes after a controversy over ahistoric images and blocked requests.
Bumble to Reduce Workforce by 350 Roles
February 28, 2024
Online dating company said it expects to incur between about $20 million and $25 million of one-time charges tied to the layoffs.
Nvidia’s Stunning Ascent Has Also Made It a Giant Target
February 27, 2024
In the AI-driven bonanza, even the chip maker’s own customers are looking to move in on its business.
Zoom shares jump as quarterly results beat on top and bottom lines
February 27, 2024
Zoom's growth has moderated dramatically since the Covid pandemic, and the company is projecting a revenue increase of less than 2% for the current fiscal year.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo: U.S. set to become a major hub of leading-edge logic chip manufacturing
February 27, 2024
Leading-edge logic semiconductor chips are crucial in making the U.S. competitive in artificial intelligence, Commerce Secretary Raimondo said.
The S&P 500 closes lower on Monday, retreating from record, as rally pauses: Live updates
February 27, 2024
Stocks inched up Monday after key stock benchmarks reached record highs and investors awaited inflation data slated for release later this week.
Bitcoin resumes its rally, ripping through $54,000 for the first time since December 2021
February 27, 2024
The price of bitcoin shot above the $54,000 level on Monday after waking up from a week of tepid trading.
MicroStrategy buys another 3,000 bitcoin, total holdings now worth about $10.3 billion: CNBC Crypto World
February 27, 2024
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....
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI is not just hype — ‘This is real’
February 27, 2024
The Wall Street executive told CNBC's Leslie Picker on Monday that artificial intelligence is not just a passing fad and will "be used in almost every job."
History shows the best trade has usually been to buy the stock getting kicked out of the Dow Industrials
February 27, 2024
If history is any guide, Walgreens Boots Alliance may fare better now that it has left the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Trump appeals New York civil fraud verdict
February 27, 2024
Donald Trump is appealing the New York civil judgment finding him liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth on years of financial statements.
Billionaire-backed Koch network halts Nikki Haley campaign funding after South Carolina loss
February 27, 2024
Nikki Haley has vowed to stay in the presidential race through Super Tuesday on March 5.
The 9-Month-Old AI Startup Challenging Silicon Valley’s Giants
February 27, 2024
Microsoft announced a partnership with Paris-based Mistral, which believes AI systems can be built more efficiently—and much more cheaply.