Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California. The study, published in the latest volume of Environmental International, found that all 30 tampons tested from 14 brands — including organic tampons — contained lead, with…
Some Canadians looking to break into the housing market are now able to get 30-year mortgages, a bid from the Liberal government to make owning a home feel more affordable. Experts who spoke to Global News say that while some homebuyers are likely to see their borrowing power increase because of the new regime, the…
It’s not just Simone Biles — a number of gymnasts and coaches are speaking out about the “weird and awkward” atmosphere during the individual balance beam final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday. The event saw half of the finalists, four out of eight, fall from the beam: Team USA’s Biles and Sunisa Lee,…
A Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found has been ordered to pay US$950 million (C$1.3 billion) to the families of its victims, although the grieving relatives are unlikely to see a payout any time soon, if ever. The owners of Return to Nature home, in the town of Penrose, Colo., were indicted…
Houston, we have a problem. SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is being significantly delayed, and it’s all thanks to the issue-riddled Starliner spacecraft, which is taking up docking space and still has no concrete plan for return to Earth. The veteran astronauts who flew to orbit on the Boeing-built vessel continue…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, was all smiles Sunday as she attended the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, widely known to be one of the sporty princess’ favourite athletic events. It marks the second public appearance by Middleton this year as she undergoes treatment for an undisclosed…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Water that was released from the Chilcotin River landslide in B.C.’s Central Interior is now reaching the Fraser River. Video shared with Global News showed one structure that was along the banks of the Chilcotin was washed into the flowing water. Thankfully, that structure was unoccupied and…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s unemployment rate held firm at 6.4 per cent in July amid a relatively steady month in the labour market. Statistics Canada said Friday that total employment was “little changed” last month. Some 2,800 jobs were lost in July, the agency said. That marks the second consecutive…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Do-it-yourself Canadians fixing up their homes this summer should “immediately stop using” certain paint products that have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns. Health Canada issued the recall on Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as well as Varsol’s paint thinner….
TORONTO – Even though 35-year-old Chris Bassitt is approaching 1,100 career innings, the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher can still learn new tricks. A week after the Baltimore Orioles shelled Bassitt on the road, he bounced back to strike out nine in seven innings for some retribution in a 5-2 win against the Orioles on Tuesday…
