54 m. ago Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future,” then-Gov. Roy […]

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62 m. ago $5 million Ontario mansion looks like it was pulled from an architecture magazine

If you need more space in your life, either for your car collection or your mental health, and you like mid-century design, 2510 17th Sideroad in King City might just be your dream home. Sitting on nearly five acres of land backing onto a ravine, this property is undoubtedly drool-worthy. But then you see the house itself, and it definitely stands out among the McMansions for which King City is known. The loft office. With a mid-century vibe, this 8,000 square-foot home is "Architectural Digest-worthy," or at least in the words of the listing agent, Tara McCarthy. The music room, living room and dining room. As you enter the home, you're greeted by soaring ceilings (up to 30-feet in some parts), warm wood floors, panelled ceilings, and tons of natural light. The family room. On the main level of the home, you have an open concept layout with the principal rooms. The living room. The sunken living room is very 70s with wood panel...

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3 h. ago Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop U.S. Midwest and South

Tornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air as a swath of severe weather hit the region. A tornado emergency was briefly issued in northeast Arkansas, with the National Weather Service’s […]

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3 h. ago Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

RALEIGH, N.C.  — Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.  Ovechkin beat Frederik Andersen on a 5-on-3 power-play with 34.5 seconds left in the second period. He now has 10 goals […]

Sport

4 h. ago China and India Are Holding Up Global Shift From Coal Power: GEM

China and India’s coal-power boom is undermining the world’s shift from the heavily polluting source of electricity, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor.

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8 h. ago Quorum Announces Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 Results Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast Details

CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: QIS) (“Quorum”), a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations, intends to release its Q4 and fiscal year 2024 Results after markets close on Wednesday, […]

Culture

8 h. ago RealPage sues California city officials over rental algorithm ban

Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents. Officials in many cities claim the practice is anti-competitive and is driving up the price of housing. Texas-based RealPage said Berkeley’s ordinance, which goes into effect this […]

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8 h. ago Oilpatch wish list for transforming energy policy makes its election debut

Oil and gas companies are watching the federal election closely for clarity on how the country's energy policy could evolve

Politics

9 h. ago Ecopetrol Hunts for Offshore Gas Reserves in Caribbean Waters

Colombia’s state-owned energy producer Ecopetrol SA plans to soon start drilling another well in the nation’s Caribbean waters in a bid to shore up its declining natural gas reserves.

Transport

10 h. ago Opinion: We are Edmonton pediatric emergency doctors — and we need your help

We are your pediatric emergency physicians in Edmonton. We are trained to make split-second, life-and-death decisions. “Not breathing? I know what to do.” We are experienced at managing ultra-high stakes, complex situations. “A baby is having a seizure? I can handle that.” We are skilled at de-escalating and prioritizing chaotic resuscitation events. “STARS is flying […]

Science

11 h. ago Mitolyn Reviews (NEW MEDICAL ALERT): Doctor Uncovers the Truth About This Bio

SEATTLE, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When it comes to weight loss supplements, consumer experiences and real-world results matter more than marketing hype. With Mitolyn gaining rapid attention, people are asking the same questions: Does Mitolyn actually work? Are the results consistent? What are real users saying about effectiveness and side effects (official source)? […]

Science

13 h. ago Huge AI Data Center Planned for Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site

An $10 billion natural gas-powered data center to serve the surging demands of artificial intelligence is being planned for the site of a former coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania.

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13 h. ago Trump set to announce ’reciprocal’ tariffs in move that could reshape U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what […]

Economics

14 h. ago Plastifab Acquires R&M’s Pole Line Products Business, Strengthening Plastifab’s Market Leadership in North America

MONTREAL, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plastifab Industries Inc. (“Plastifab”), a portfolio company of Regimen Equity Partners (“Regimen”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of key assets and intellectual property from R&M Plastics (“R&M”), related to the manufacturing of its well-regarded Pole Line Products. Manufactured in Barrie, Ontario, these extruded plastic guards protect the […]

Politics

15 h. ago HydroGraph to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference April 3rd

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), a sustainable commercial manufacturer of pristine graphene, (the “Company”), today announced that President & CEO Kjirstin Breure will […]

Culture

15 h. ago Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible

Ontario is in the path of another spring storm, complete with snow and ice. Environment Canada has issued snowfall and winter storm warnings for areas between the Manitoba border and Thunder Bay. Further eastward, conditions remain cold but become wet. Freezing rain warnings stretch all the way from north of Sault Ste. Marie to the […]

Culture

16 h. ago Kuwait Cuts Power to Some Areas on High Demand and Maintenance

Kuwait cut power supply to some agricultural and industrial areas as demand rose while there was maintenance work at generating plants ahead of the summer.

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16 h. ago Huge segment of Canada's real estate market in major trouble due to U.S. tariffs

The forthcoming impacts of the Canada-U.S. trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's tariffs could put a real dent in Canada's industrial real estate market.According to a new report by CBRE, recent solid performances in this particular sub-sector of the commercial real estate market are now being overshadowed by the trade war."Many [local] markets cited the ongoing tariff and trade uncertainties as a major headwind that tempers the outlook for leasing demand over the next couple of quarters," reads the report.Moreover, for the commercial real estate market, "the impact of tariffs will be more directly felt by Canadian industrial markets."This is not entirely surprising, as Canadian federal and provincial governments are forecasting that the manufacturing, natural resource-export industries, transportation, logistics, and retail sectors will be the hardest hit.Such businesses, which account for very significant employment, are some of the largest users of major industrial spac...

Politics

17 h. ago Canopy Growth and Spectrum Therapeutics Announce Spectrum Reserve, A New Premium Medical Cannabis Brand

New Brand Features Premium Genetics, Selected for Potency, Terpenes, and Consistency SMITHS FALLS, Ontario — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives, has launched Spectrum Reserve, a new premium medical cannabis brand in Canada. Designed to […]

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17 h. ago Aurora Spine Announces Publication of Biomechanical Study Demonstrating Superiority of SiLO TFX™ Sacroiliac Fusion System

CARLSBAD, California, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced the publication of a new clinical study titled “Fixation of the Sacroiliac Joint: A Cadaver-Based Concurrent-Controlled Biomechanical Comparison of Posterior […]

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