1 hour ago OneShield Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth and Drive Innovation

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — OneShield, a leading provider of core systems software and digital solutions for the insurance industry, today announced a strategic evolution of its leadership team to support the company’s next phase of growth and innovation. Cameron Parker, OneShield’s CEO since 2020, will now serve as Operating Chairman. In this role, he will lead […]

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1 hour ago Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

The legislation would permit substance users who are deemed a risk to themselves or others to be apprehended by police and ordered into treatment for three to six months.

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4 h. ago Wildfires force evacuations of Garden Hill, Snow Lake in northern Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The wildfire threat is worsening in northern Manitoba, prompting alerts and evacuations for at least two more communities. Garden Hill First Nation, a fly-in community with a population of more than 3,000, is being threatened by fire. Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister for emergency management, posted on social media Thursday morning that Ottawa […]

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4 h. ago London Knights' Hunter brothers to lead Canada's world junior team: sources

Canada's world junior gold medal quest will include the Hunter brothers again, sources say.

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4 h. ago London Knights' Hunter brothers land key Canadian world junior team roles

This was an all-time no-brainer for Hockey Canada.

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6 h. ago Encroaching wildfires lead to 2nd evacuation for Snow Lake, Man.

Snow Lake is under a mandatory evacuation order for the second time this year, with residents needing to get out of the area by noon.

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7 h. ago Snowflake Appoints Chris Niederman as Alliances & Channels Leader

Niederman brings 30+ years of partner strategy and GTM experience to lead Snowflake’s ecosystem into the next phase of growth No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont. — Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced Chris Niederman as Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channels, starting July 21, 2025. Niederman will be responsible for leading the Snowflake […]

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8 h. ago HIV programs’ U.S. funding must be replaced to avoid millions of deaths: UN

United Nations officials warn that if the funding isn’t replaced, it could lead to more than four million AIDS-related deaths and six million more HIV infections by 2029.

Economics

16 h. ago Indonesia Touts ‘Sweetener’ as Negotiators Meet US Officials

Indonesia’s lead trade negotiator met with members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet in Washington, armed with several business deals to advance tariff talks after a last-hour effort to secure a resolution this week was derailed.

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17 h. ago Wisconsin, Minnesota Republicans demand to know what Canada is doing to curb wildfire smoke

The lawmakers said successive years of wildfires in Canada have undermined air quality in their states and robbed Americans of their ability to enjoy the summer

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19 h. ago Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin […]

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20 h. ago Lake Country family’s trip cut short after multiple vehicle break

“Saturday morning, a hiker came to tell us that 17 cars had been broken into,” Terris said.

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26 h. ago Canada’s wildfire smoke ‘suffocating,’ needs ‘better’ management: U.S. reps

Several U.S. members of Congress are urging action by the Canadian government on wildfires, saying smoke from the flames is impacting Americans' ability to enjoy summer.

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26 h. ago Goldcrest, Collaborative Lead Round for Argentine Energy Startup Unblock

US-based funds Goldcrest Capital and Collaborative Fund have invested $13.5 million in a seed round for Argentine energy tech startup Unblock, which converts excess gas from oil and gas companies into computing power.

Culture

30 h. ago Multiple earthquakes kill 2 people in Guatemala, cause landslides and evacuations

A series of dozens of earthquakes were recorded in the span of hours in Guatemala, leaving two dead when rocks fell on their vehicle, authorities said. Landslides left several others buried. More than 37 earthquakes and aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.6 were reported in Guatemala Tuesday afternoon, said Edwin Rodas, director of […]

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30 h. ago Scènes de désolation à Marseille, touchée par un feu de forêt

L’incendie, en voie d’être maîtrisé, a atteint 70 maisons et en a détruit 10. Environ 400 personnes ont été évacuées.

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34 h. ago Kensington Adds Leading National Security Investor George Hoyem to its ONE9 Investment Committee

Appointment of In-Q-Tel’s Lead Investor Further Strengthens Kensington’s ONE9 Defence and Security Venture Capital Platform TORONTO — Kensington Capital Partners Limited today announced the appointment of George Hoyem to the Investment Committee of its ONE9 defence and security venture capital platform. This strategic move further strengthens ONE9’s position as the Canadian market leader for investments […]

Society

47 h. ago B.C. wildfire season off to a slower start, but incoming weather a risk

The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes. 

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47 h. ago Un feu de forêt dans le sud de la France atteint la ville de Marseille

Les habitants ont été appelés à évacuer. Le feu se propagerait rapidement.

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53 h. ago Marseille airport runway closed, flights suspended amid wildfires in France

As wildfire rage through parts of Europe, including Southern France, flights are being suspended at Marseille Airport and the runway has been closed.

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