Democratic convention protesters say Harris must ‘earn’ their votes on Gaza – National
As U.S. Democrats kicked off their national convention in Chicago on Monday newly energized by…
Nobel Prize in economics awarded to researchers studying global inequality – National
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize on Monday for research that explored the aftermath of colonization to understand why global inequality persists today, especially in countries dogged by corruption and dictatorship. Simon Johnson and James Robinson, both British-American, and Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu were commended for their work on “how institutions are formed…
Celtics start fast, hang on to tip Raptors 115-111
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 13, 2024 11:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BOSTON – After splitting two pre-season games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors were schooled by the higher class Boston Celtics on Sunday at the TD Garden. The Celtics jumped out…
From snake bites to electrocution, serious health risks follow hurricanes – National
In the aftermath of two catastrophic hurricanes, Milton and Helene, the southern U.S. is grappling with widespread destruction, power outages and mounting health concerns. Hurricane Milton tore through Florida on Wednesday evening, compounding the devastation caused just weeks earlier by Hurricane Helene. The region is now grappling with widespread power outages, contaminated water and a…
Canada-wide recall issued for chicken and mushroom pasta dish over listeria concerns
A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom…
Jobless rate drops to 6.5% in September. What that means for rate cut hopes – National
The Canadian economy added some 47,000 jobs in September, enough to lower the unemployment rate for the first time since the start of 2024. Statistics Canada said Friday that job gains were focused in full-time work and in the private sector, offset by losses in part-time roles and public employment. That drove the jobless rate…
Famed dino hunter reflects on the history of paleontology: ‘Our story is incomplete’
Canada’s famed hunter and one of the inspirations for the Jurassic Park phenomenon turned 75 earlier this year and has no plans to drop his chisel and rock hammer. Albertan Philip Currie says he’ll keep digging until he’s one with the fossils he has spent his life unearthing. “I decided when I was about 40…
Israel should take ‘opportunity’ to destroy Iran’s nuclear program: Bolton – National
As Israel continues to consider how to respond to Iran’s massive ballistic missile attack nearly two weeks ago, former White House national security advisor John Bolton says it should take what could be the “only opportunity” to wipe out the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. The Biden administration and other world leaders have urged…
Hurricane Milton: Florida residents repair homes, clean up after storm – National
Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that Milton wasn’t worse. The hurricane spared densely populated Tampa a direct…
‘Like the apocalypse’: A year after Oct. 7, Israeli survivor faces trauma – National
WARNING: This story contained graphic descriptions of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. A year after Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, one survivor says finding an answer to how she is coping with the trauma of that day is difficult. “The short version is I’m fine,”…
Can we live much longer? Study says life expectancy may have peaked – National
Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100 — are not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall, according to researchers who found shrinking longevity increases in countries with…