Baltimore disaster may be the largest-ever marine insurance payout, Lloyd’s boss says
March 28, 2024
The head of Lloyd's of London said the insurance industry would nonetheless be able to handle the hefty claims.
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Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors await inflation data from the region this week
March 25, 2024
Inflation data from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, as well as Japan's capital city of Tokyo — a leading indicator for Japan — is due this week.
Japan bucks private equity slowdown in Asia-Pacific with deal value soaring 183% last year
March 25, 2024
Japan PE deal value surged 183% in 2023 from a year earlier, making it the largest private equity market in Asia Pacific for the first time.
These 5 stocks are beating the S&P 500 — and analysts expect them to rise even further
March 25, 2024
CNBC Pro screened the S&P 500 and the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF for stocks that are beating the market so far this year — and that analysts love.
Here’s where to invest $1 million right now, according to the pros
March 25, 2024
Recommendations from fund managers and wealth advisors range from tech to AI's power needs — and a stock portfolio for the "moderately aggressive" investor.
Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
March 24, 2024
Pope Francis decided last minute to skip his homily, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health.
Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza
March 24, 2024
Israeli authorities informed the United Nations on Sunday that it will no longer approve the passage of any UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, food convoys into northern Gaza.
Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend stocks for portfolio income
March 24, 2024
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Bank of America and PepsiCo.
Big Tech’s Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy
March 24, 2024
The AI boom is fueling an insatiable appetite for electricity, which is creating risks to the grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources.
There’s still no certainty the Fed will be able to pull off three interest rate cuts this year
March 24, 2024
A few factors pose a threat to keep central bankers cautious and back off indications that three cuts are coming.
Kyiv, Lviv under Russian air attack; missile violates Polish airspace
March 24, 2024
Russia launched 57 missiles and drones onUkraine on Sunday, including attacking Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, officials said.
Elon Musk’s X Needs Creators, but They Don’t Need X
March 24, 2024
Despite the platform’s push, many creators say X is still a long way from becoming a major source of revenue for them.
Bad Haircut? A Hot Chinese App Is Giving Americans Blunt Advice
March 24, 2024
Xiaohongshu, a mix of Instagram and Reddit, is a destination for personal-style suggestions.
Businessman helping B.C. woman who declined surgery because of post-care costs
March 24, 2024
Christina Derksen-Unrau of Princeton, who needs a double lung transplant, said she doesn’t have the money to stay in Vancouver for up to six months.
‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge
March 24, 2024
With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.
Winnipeg Kurds gearing up for Nowruz, Kurdish New Year celebration
March 24, 2024
Nowruz is the Kurdish new year and marks the arrival of the spring season. Kurds haves been celebrating the occasion in Winnipeg since the 1990s, joined by others around the world.
Hundreds taking in annual Kelowna Fan Experience
March 24, 2024
The three-day gathering, which is taking place at three locations, started Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
B.C. international students hold protest against permanent resident policy changes
March 24, 2024
A protest was held in downtown Vancouver by international students backing a petition that looks to reverse changes made to B.C.'s provincial nominee program.
Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery
March 24, 2024
Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work on helping patients recover faster after surgery.
UBC study finds 8 humpback whales entangled over 13 years at fish farms
March 24, 2024
A UBC study was conducted that found that fish farms are impacting some young humpback whales, but relatively it is quite low compared to population numbers.
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement
March 24, 2024
The suburban Moscow music hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin Saturday as the death toll in the attack surpassed 130.
Manitoba Moose host 3rd annual women in sports job shadow program
March 24, 2024
'We've heard from so many professionals and gained so much insight from everybody. Those little tips and tricks that everybody has kind of provided us has been amazing.'
Regina police respond to car crash on Heseltine Road
March 24, 2024
Saturday morning, officers responded to a car crash in the 2100 block of Hesteltine Road. Regina police said it looked like the vehicle had lost control and rolled over.
Alleged break-in leads to early morning fire in southeast Edmonton
March 24, 2024
One person, who Edmonton police allege caused a fire at a building in Capilano, was taken to hospital early Saturday morning.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until October
March 24, 2024
The Senate passed the budget in a 74-24 vote at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
Tricks to Get Netflix, Hulu and Other Services to Recommend Better Shows
March 24, 2024
You’re scrolling and scrolling but find nothing to watch. It’s time to get your streaming service to know you better.
This is the happiest country for Gen Z and millennials, according to The World Happiness Report
March 23, 2024
Lithuania is the happiest country for people ages 30 and under. The United States came in at No. 62.
No slowdown in spending among the wealthy on this Bahamian island
March 23, 2024
CNBC's Bob Pisani checks in from his vacation with a read on the global economy.
‘There is no true migraine diet,’ doctor says, but these 12 foods can trigger symptoms
March 23, 2024
Here's a list of foods that migraineurs say trigger headaches and migraines or makes their symptoms worse.
Buy these five non-tech stocks that are well positioned for the long haul, Bank of America says
March 23, 2024
Shares of Nvidia are red hot, but Bank of America thinks there's a slew of other stocks that investors should consider.
Earth Hour: Lights off, climate action on
March 23, 2024
The largest global environment movement is happening on Saturday, when the UN invites people around the world to shut the lights to remember the planetary crisis during Earth Hour as young partners find new ways to drive climate action.
At Rafah border crossing to Gaza, UN’s Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire
March 23, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told journalists at the Rafah border crossing into Gaza that it is time for a ceasefire and for an "ironclad commitment by Israel" to allow unhindered aid deliveries into the besieged enclave as he began his annual...
Senate passes $1.2 trillion government funding bill, sending it to Biden
March 23, 2024
After a year of haggling and four stopgap measures, Congress passed the last bill to fund the government through the fiscal year.
12 Apps We Can’t Stop Using, for Better or Worse
March 23, 2024
Are you addicted to your apps? That might not be such a bad thing. Our writers confess which ones have hooked them—from Hinge to Google Maps to BirdBuddy—and why they’re glad.
Want to Know if AI Will Take Your Job? I Tried Using It to Replace Myself
March 23, 2024
The “Cognitive Revolution” will automate tasks done by hundreds of millions of workers. The best way to understand which of us will go first is direct experience with AI.
Princess Kate reveals she is in the early stages of treatment for cancer
March 23, 2024
The Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton, on Friday revealed she has undergone treatment for cancer following abdominal surgery.
Dow closes 300 points lower Friday, but notches best week since December: Live updates
March 23, 2024
All three major stock indexes are poised to end the week higher.
Anthropic is lining up a new slate of investors, but the AI startup has ruled out Saudi Arabia
March 23, 2024
Sovereign wealth funds and other investors are jostling to buy into an Anthropic stake. But the company has ruled out taking any Saudi money.