71 m. ago So long, Skype: Microsoft to ‘retire’ app in May to focus on Teams

Microsoft says it's ending service of its Skype platform and will focus more on Teams for consumers, noting that the two offer similar core features.

Technology

77 m. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

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2 h. ago FIRST READING: Betting markets still roundly predicting a Poilievre win

Liberal surge in the poll has had little effect on odds that Conservatives win next federal election

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2 h. ago US Merchandise Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Import Surge

The US merchandise trade deficit widened unexpectedly in January to a record as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs.

Economics

2 h. ago It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on various fronts even as the rebels try to consolidate their administration and restart normal life. On the streets of Goma, which is […]

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3 h. ago OREA Congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives on their 2025 Provincial Election Win

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) would like to congratulate Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives (PCs) on winning their third majority government. Ontario’s REALTORS® look forward to working with the newly re-elected provincial government and all elected MPPs to bring housing affordability back for Ontario’s young […]

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3 h. ago Are U.S. egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers. Advocacy groups, Democratic lawmakers and a Federal Trade Commission member are calling for a government investigation […]

Economics

4 h. ago Bitget Spreads Kindness This Ramadan by Providing 100,000 Meals to Those in Need

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is partnering with world-renowned humanitarian organizations, including the UN Refugee Agency, UN World Food Programme, ShareTheMeal, and the One Billion Meals Endowment, to distribute up to 100,000 meals to individuals in need during Ramadan. This initiative targets vulnerable communities […]

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4 h. ago Radisys Expands Small Cell Portfolio with Qualcomm Dragonwing FSM200 Platform for FR1 and FR2

New solution portfolio with advanced features addresses multiple indoor and outdoor market segments DALLAS — Radisys® Corporation, a global leader of open telecom solutions, announced the availability of its award-winning Connect RAN software on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ FSM200 Platform for both FR1 and FR2. The solution leverages baseband and advanced Radio capabilities of the Dragonwing […]

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5 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs look to extend win streak to four, facing Rangers at MSG

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (36-20-2) at NEW YORK RANGERS (29-25-4) When: Friday, 7 p.m., Madison Square Garden TV: Sportsnet Ontario Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Maple Leafs -120, Rangers +100 The buzz The Leafs had a full day off in Manhattan on Thursday, catching up on some rest after winning their first three games coming out of the 4 […]

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6 h. ago Doug Ford is first Ontario party leader to win third straight majority since 1959: ‘Safe pair of hands’

Ford, who said he would very much like to be premier 'forever,' is the first premier to score three back-to-back-to-back majority mandates since Leslie Frost in 1959

Politics

6 h. ago All the Ways China Could Respond to Trump’s Ramped Up Trade War

After a slower than expected start, the trade war between the US and China has begun to heat up, with President Donald Trump announcing a dizzying series of actions against China in the past seven days — and more to come over the next month.

Economics

7 h. ago BTCC Exchange Unveils $1 Million “Trade to Win” Campaign Featuring Tesla Cybertruck for TOKEN2049 Dubai

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, a global leader in crypto trading, is proud to announce its participation as a gold sponsor at TOKEN2049 Dubai, the premier crypto industry event from April 30 to May 1, 2025. To celebrate, BTCC is launching a Trade to Win campaign with a $1 million prize […]

Economics

8 h. ago ITB 2025: Egypt Strengthens Tourism Ties with Germany at Berlin Fair

Historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, July 3rd, 2025 Egypt’s Diversity: A Gem of History, Adventure, Nature, and Wellness. The number of international visitors to Egypt increased by 5% in 2024. BERLIN — Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, will present Egypt’s new tourism strategy at the ITB Berlin international travel trade […]

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9 h. ago Europe Gas Ends Month With Biggest Loss in Year and Record Trade

European natural gas is ending February with the biggest decline in a year and record trading volumes as market players adjust their outlooks after a tumultuous month.

Economics

12 h. ago Trump makes US copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward granting the U.S. mining industry’s biggest wishes by singling out one metal as a focus of his domestic minerals policy: copper. From talk of acquiring Greenland and its vast mineral wealth to prodding Ukraine for minerals in exchange for help fending off Russia’s […]

Events

13 h. ago Ontario Election 2025: Liberal Lucille Collard cruises to another win in Ottawa

'This re-election means that we can continue to build, and I know that there’s so much more that needs to be done.'

Politics

13 h. ago Here’s how PC win in snap Ontario vote stacks up against elections past

The Progressive Conservatives have won a third consecutive majority government in Thursday’s snap vote — a feat accomplished for the first time in more than 50 years of Ontario elections. The last time a party pulled off three or more consecutive majorities in Ontario was a string of eight mandates the PCs won between 1945 […]

Politics

13 h. ago Win streak ends at 11 games as Winnipeg Jets fall in Nashville

Neal Pionk scored the lone goal for the Jets as they fell to 1-5 in the second half of back-to-backs this season.

Transport

14 h. ago NDP Leader Marit Stiles holds her seat, easily winning Toronto’s Davenport riding

NDP leader Marit Stiles eased to victory in her Davenport riding even if her party failed to put an Orange Crush on Doug Ford’s victorious PCs. It was clear Ford’s PCs would win a third majority government shortly after the polls closed at 9 p.m. Stiles, 55, who spent Thursday morning at a rally at […]

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