28 m. ago Bitcoin Miners See Gloomy Quarter Even With Trump on Their Side

Last year on the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to be a champion of the Bitcoin mining industry in the US. Yet as American crypto miners begin to release their first quarterly earnings reports since Trump returned to the White House, it’s clear the group is struggling.

Culture

32 m. ago Trump, House GOP Meet to Discuss Whether to Cut Medicaid for Millions of Americans

President Donald Trump and House Republicans are slated to meet to wrangle over one of the thorniest issues dividing the party: whether to cut Medicaid benefits for millions of low-income Americans.

Economics

43 m. ago True Launches HardTech Practice to Power the Future of AI Leadership

PHILADELPHIA — True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced the formal launch of its HardTech Practice. This launch underscores the firm’s dedication to identifying and placing world-class executive talent within the critical hardware infrastructure that underpins ongoing advancements in AI. True’s dedicated hardtech team will serve venture capital, private equity, […]

Politics

68 m. ago Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump

New rules that the U.S. will only recognize two sexes, plus tariff backlash and talk of annexation, has performers thinking twice about going

Events

1 hour ago PHOTOS: Eager young minds engage in school board robotics competition

About 160 pupils from Grades 7 and 8 across the Thames Valley District school board competed on Wednesday in the STE3M robotics competition held at Fanshawe College. Photos by LFP’s Mike Hensen mhensen@postmedia.com

Society

1 hour ago Ukraine, U.S. have signed a critical minerals deal. What we know so far

Ukraine and the U.S. signed a deal on Wednesday that would give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals.

Events

2 h. ago Varcoe: 'Turn us loose' says Suncor Energy CEO, as 38 oilpatch leaders sign new letter to Carney

With the federal election in the rear-view mirror, Canadian oil and gas leaders are looking to find common ground with the Liberal government as the sector seeks to get projects built — and the new prime minister prepares to sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, leaders of 38 oil and gas companies […]

Politics

3 h. ago Trump’s agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — To understand the Justice Department’s difficulties in struggling to represent President Donald Trump’s positions in court, look no further than a quick succession of losses last week that dealt a setback to the administration’s agenda. In orders spanning different courthouses, judges blocked a White House plan to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement to […]

Events

3 h. ago Harris criticizes Trump’s 1st 100 days: ‘Clearly inviting a recession’

Harris made the remarks in her biggest speech since leaving office, marking something of a political re-emergence since she lost the election to Trump last year.

Other

3 h. ago Do you really need that extra ChapStick? Here are tips to reduce and tame workplace clutter

NEW YORK (AP) — It starts with a Post-it note scrawled with a reminder. Then a chocolate bar you’ll probably eat later. An extra charging cord or two find their way into the mix, along with a laptop, a folder full of projects, a lanyard from a recent conference and a permission slip sent home […]

Other

4 h. ago The Searcher: 9 years on, an old ally keeps looking for Shelley Desrochers

Roberta Kilbourn can remember driving down Hamilton Road when she saw the face on a billboard and the words: Missing, Shelley Desrochers.

Other

4 h. ago GM Lowers Guidance as Trump Tariffs Will Cost Up to $5 Billion

General Motors Co. lowered its full-year profit outlook, just two days after suspending earnings guidance, citing exposure to as much as $5 billion in auto tariffs being levied by President Donald Trump.

Economics

5 h. ago Yellen Warns US Recession Risk Is ‘Way Up’ After Trump’s Tariffs

Janet Yellen warned that the risk of a US recession has “gone way up” after Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.

Economics

5 h. ago Terry Glavin: Mark Carney owes Jagmeet Singh a massive thank you for NDP implosion

Trump may not have been as big a factor in Liberal win as pundits suggests

Transport

5 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Starstuck father can’t play it cool around celebrities

DEAR ABBY: I am a 55-year-old father of a 7-year-old child. My social skills and experience are rusty due to graduate school and post-graduate training years (12 years, to be exact) without much social interaction. I believe I missed an opportunity to bond with our 7-year-old.   Five years ago, my wife and I ran […]

Other

5 h. ago Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the version of the deal signed […]

Sport

6 h. ago Russia Triples 2025 Deficit Target With Less Energy Income Seen

The Russian Finance Ministry more than tripled its budget deficit target for this year after expectations for revenue and the price of oil were reduced amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Other

7 h. ago Trump Administration Sues Michigan to Halt State’s Fossil Fuel Lawsuit Plan

The Trump administration sued Michigan, its Democratic governor and attorney general, trying to block the state from seeking damages in court from fossil fuel companies it says caused harm through climate change.

Politics

8 h. ago Kamala Harris dénonce le début de mandat «égoïste» de Donald Trump

L'ancienne vice-présidente américaine Kamala Harris a dénoncé mercredi un exercice «égoïste» du pouvoir par Donald Trump.

Other

9 h. ago From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

TOKYO (AP) — Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people gathered in a Tokyo park on Thursday and marched through the streets to the banging of traditional drums, as Japan kicked off celebrations to mark May Day. The holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, marks the struggles and achievements of […]

Society