30 m. ago Asian shares advance, despite Wall Street’s tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday, shrugging off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China gaining after state-run banks and other financial institutions were ordered to do more to help spur more consumer spending. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 2.5% to 24,038.85, while the Shanghai Composite index […]

Other

60 m. ago Botswana to Seek 1.5 GW of Solar Power to Speed Green Transition

Botswana will this month seek proposals for the construction of 1.5 gigawatts of solar power generation as it seeks to cut its reliance on coal, the country’s mines and energy minister said.

Other

65 m. ago Polish Policymaker Kotecki Still Sees Some Chance of Interest

Poland may still reduce interest rates as early as July despite the central bank’s new projections showing a higher inflation path and hawkish comments by Governor Adam Glapinski, policymaker Ludwik Kotecki said.

Events

2 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

Other

2 h. ago A rare piece of Toronto history is up for grabs for just $2.5 million

Built around 1915 by Scarborough builder John C. Morrish, who (fun fact) also built Highland Creek Public School, 456 Manse Rd. is one of those Toronto heritage homes that people dream about. According to the listing, the home was originally built for Thomas Jacques, whose family were among Scarborough's early settlers. The home spans three storeys and is a true gem with exceptional craftsmanship. The front entrance. Throughout the house, you'll notice original features like stained glass windows, intricate crown moulding, solid wood trim and doors, and hardwood floors. The dining room. Those original features definitely give the house its historic charm and character. One of the bathrooms. The bold patterned wallpaper and extravagant furnishings also give it character. The living room. Some might say that type character is a bit too much, but if you can look past the beige-toned maximalism and shag carpeting, this house is...

Economics

2 h. ago Attention aux fausses bonnes idées en riposte aux tarifs douaniers

Un boycottage des plateformes de publicité en ligne comme Facebook et Google pourrait s’avérer coûteux.

Economics

2 h. ago Tammara «la Mitraille» et sa vie étourdissante : boxeuse pro et étudiante à la maîtrise en Angleterre dans un programme accéléré

Tammara Thibeault s’exprime avec verve, on a envie de l’appeler Tammara la Mitraille, et en plus, elle mène de front deux carrières exigeantes.

Society

2 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: On Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Max Domi in the Maple Leafs loss

Well, the four-game homestand didn’t get off to a good start. In their first game at Scotiabank Arena after another lengthy trip, the Maple Leafs couldn’t take control at five-on-five and failed on special teams, losing 3-2 to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Yes, that’s the defending Stanley Cup champions. Also, though, it was […]

Other

3 h. ago Xiaomi, Geely, China EV Makers to Show Resilience Despite Tariffs

Xiaomi Corp., Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., NIO Inc. and Xpeng Inc. will show how resilient China’s electric-vehicle sector is to a stagnant domestic economy and tariffs in the US and European Union.

Economics

3 h. ago American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate. Passengers evacuated on slides

DENVER (AP) — An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly. Flight 1006, which was headed from the Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth, diverted to Denver and landed safely around 5:15 p.m. after the crew reported engine […]

Events

3 h. ago 12 people with minor injuries after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

DENVER (AP) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly. All of the people transported to hospitals had minor injuries, according to a post on the social platform X by Denver […]

Events

3 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk doesn't finish club's win over Boston Bruins

We’ll have to wait and see if the Ottawa Senators have all hands on deck for the Battle of Ontario. Captain Brady Tkachuk was on the bench but didn’t play the final six minutes and 36 seconds of the club’s 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Coach […]

Other

3 h. ago Billionaire Climate Activist Talks of Conflict Over Private Jet

Mike Cannon-Brookes, an Australian billionaire known for his stance on climate change, said he has a deep internal conflict over the use of his private jet for travel.

Society

4 h. ago White: First builder group for urban village Taza Park named

Brookfield Residential, Crystal Creek Homes and Homes by Avi will offer the first homes in Taza Park.

Other

4 h. ago Samsung SDI Dives as Share Sale to Boost EV Puzzle Investors

Samsung SDI Co. shares plummeted after the South Korean battery maker offered new shares at a steep discount to fund manufacturing plants in the US and Europe.

Other

4 h. ago Adoption d’une déclaration constitutionnelle en Syrie, une «nouvelle page de l’histoire»

Le président par intérim, Ahmad al-Chareh, a affirmé qu’il faudrait 4 à 5 ans pour organiser des élections.

Other

5 h. ago ‘The temperature has come down’: Doug Ford says he’s optimistic after trade meeting in Washington

The outcome appeared largely to be an agreement to have officials from both countries speak again next week

Economics

5 h. ago B.C. nurse disciplined over ‘discriminatory and derogatory’ transgender comments

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. 

Events

5 h. ago Trump menace de taxer à 200% le champagne et les vins européens

L’UE a annoncé mercredi des droits de douane sur plusieurs produits américains, en représailles aux surtaxes de Trump.

Economics

5 h. ago CLBC failing ‘duty to care’ for cognitively impaired man after multiple overdoses: Family

Eysiah Winnig, 28, is non-verbal, has been diagnosed with autism, paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other impairments.

Transport