41 m. ago South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules

South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.

Society

60 m. ago France ‘deeply shocked’ by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

PARIS (AP) — France’s minister for foreign trade says the country won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department reportedly demanded that French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Laurent Saint-Martin spoke to RTL Radio on Monday following reports that U.S. diplomats are interfering in the operations of French companies. French media reported last week […]

Sport

61 m. ago The outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction sector is closely linked to major project activity

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction investment growth in Newfoundland and Labrador was modest in 2024. Both the residential and non-residential sectors reported growth in activity, with gains of 3% and 2%, respectively. Although the former benefitted from growth in new housing construction, activity in residential renovations – which is the principal […]

Politics

61 m. ago TravelPerk Unveils Bold New Brand to Redefine the Future of Business Travel

TravelPerk marks its 10-year anniversary with a bold rebrand, to fuel its rapid growth and ambitious expansion plans, and to recognize its extended category focus on travel and expense management The new brand identity, developed with Wolff Olins, introduces a vibrant color palette and identity, set to disrupt and break away from the current sea […]

Economics

91 m. ago OPEN Health Appoints Matt D’Auria as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth

London, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — March 31, 2025, London, UK – OPEN Health Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt D’Auria as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Based in the US, Matt brings more than 25 years of experience in medical affairs and scientific commercialization to his new role, where […]

Events

2 h. ago LIN MCU with Touch Sense Technology for Automotive Applications

Integrated command and control with Gen 3 Touch Controller featuring Shield enable simplified and cost-effective LIN Subsystem’s Connectivity MILPITAS, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems expanded its automotive MCU portfolio with the introduction of the IS32CS8976 and IS32CS8978 family of AEC-Q100 general purpose 8-bit MCU featuring an integrated LIN Controller and Physical Layer […]

Other

2 h. ago ECB’s Lagarde Says Keeping Inflation in Check Is a ‘Constant Battle’

President Christine Lagarde said that the European Central Bank can’t relent on inflation, with the US administration’s trade policy creating uncertainty.

Economics

2 h. ago International Petroleum Corp. Annual General Meeting to be held on May 7, 2025

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (“IPC” or the “Corporation”) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that the Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders of common shares (“Shareholders”) will be held at the offices of Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, Suite 3500, 855 – 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, […]

Society

3 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Results for the year ended December 31, 2024

Restated previous financial statements and non-reliance to the extent set out in this announcement Details of investor and analyst presentation Record Profit, Stable Production and Exploration Success ST HELIER, Jersey, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) announces its operating and financial results for the year ended December […]

Other

3 h. ago ChickQueen Launches the “Chicken Latte” — Yes, it’s Real (Kind of)

Crispy Fried Chicken Meets Creamy Latte in the Most Unexpected Culinary Drop of the Year TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ChickQueen, the brand known for redefining what fried chicken can be, has just announced its boldest and most caffeinated creation yet: the Chicken Latte. That’s right — your morning coffee and your favorite […]

Other

6 h. ago Asian shares are sharply lower, Tokyo tumbles 4%, after Wall Street retreat

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 falling more than 4% after another wipeout slammed Wall Street. Worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are afraid to spend due to the trade war. U.S. futures and […]

Events

8 h. ago Important Advisory: Barrie ice storm power restoration update

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power, however businesses and residents in the […]

Economics

9 h. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Economics

9 h. ago Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil steadied as investors weighed the fallout from President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if a ceasefire with Ukraine could not be reached.

Economics

9 h. ago Oil Swings as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil fluctuated as the market weighed Donald Trump’s mixed remarks on the threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if his counterpart Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Economics

9 h. ago Oil Slips as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil pushed lower as the market weighed Donald Trump’s mixed remarks about the threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if his counterpart Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Economics

10 h. ago UK’s Starmer in ‘Productive’ Talks With Trump Before Crunch Week

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held “productive” discussions about “an economic prosperity deal” on a call with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening ahead of a crunch week in which the government hopes to carve out exemptions from looming US tariffs.

Other

12 h. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

A fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea brings hope for a boost in global shipments of wheat from Europe’s breadbasket. The US is set to release its latest corn plantings report, signaling future output for the world’s largest exporter of the grain. And energy traders across the world are hot for US liquefied natural gas.

Culture

12 h. ago Alectra working through Sunday night to restore power to approximately 18,000 customers

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews will continue restoration efforts overnight on Sunday to return service to approximately 18,000 customers still without power in Barrie, Penetanguishene and Richmond Hill. This is down from the more than 44,000 customers who were without power at the height of the storm early […]

Economics

12 h. ago Situation financière très difficile à Nordiq Canada: beaucoup de stress pour les skieurs qui doivent payer une partie importante de leurs dépenses

Situation financière très difficile à Nordiq Canada: beaucoup de stress pour les skieurs qui doivent payer une partie importante de leurs dépenses

Economics