6 h. ago Drug companies to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle Plavix blood thinner lawsuit

HONOLULU (AP) — Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay Hawaii $700 million to settle its lawsuit over the efficacy and safety of the blood thinner Plavix, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday. A court ruling last year ordered Bristol Myers Squibb Company and three U.S.-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi to pay a […]

Economics

7 h. ago Power shutoff initiative creating ‘wave of fear,’ says Princeton, B.C. mayor

The initiative has many people, including residents, business owners in affected communities and local governments, expressing some serious concerns.

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9 h. ago Plunging world oil prices are a mixed blessing for Albertans

While low world oil prices may be good for drivers as the busy summer driving season approaches, experts warn that government budgets could take a big hit.

Economics

12 h. ago Telus CEO decries ‘race to the bottom’ through price matching with competitors

The chief executive of Telus Corp. says there’s more the company can do to attract new customers without necessarily having to lower prices to match its competitors. President and CEO Darren Entwistle said Friday he was encouraged by Telus’s performance in its first quarter as it added 218,000 net new customers, up around 9,000 compared […]

Economics

13 h. ago Habemus domum! Leo XIV’s ‘immaculately rehabbed’ childhood home being sold

The small brick home in Dolton, just outside Chicago, had been listed at $199,000 but the owner is considering raising the price

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17 h. ago NOVAGOLD Closes $179 Million Underwritten Upsized Public Offering of Common Shares

All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) closed its previously announced upsized public offering of 47,850,000 common shares of NOVAGOLD at a price to the public of $3.75 per share. All of the shares […]

Economics

18 h. ago Infineon to Present at the dbVIC – Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference May 15th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com MUNICH, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), based in Munich and a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, today announced that Daniel Gyoery, Senior Director Investor Relations will present […]

Culture

18 h. ago French Power Price Plunges Below Zero as Solar Floods the Grid

French day-ahead power tumbled below zero for the first time since July last year as solar generation this weekend is set to overwhelm the grid.

Economics

19 h. ago Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean ’Diddy’ Combs pushed to next week

NEW YORK — The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening arguments begin, a federal judge decided on Friday. Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power at the top of the hip-hop […]

Politics

19 h. ago Cytel Partners with Nested Knowledge to Power the Next Generation of AI

Cambridge, MA and St. Paul, MN, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytel, a global leader in evidence generation and data-driven decision-making, today announced a partnership with Nested Knowledge, a pioneer in AI-powered systematic literature review technology. The partnership pairs Cytel’s proprietary LiveSLR® software with Nested Knowledge’s advanced AI platform, creating an advanced, fully auditable […]

Culture

20 h. ago The price of some Canadian meats has gone up by over 60% in a year

Meat prices in Canada have changed noticeably over the past year, with the cost of beef climbing as the price of pork drops. But just how much have prices changed?On May 8, Statistics Canada published its latest report on monthly average prices for selected food products, including items commonly purchased by Canadian consumers. Prices are obtained directly from Canadian retailers."Transaction data provides a comprehensive electronic record of the transactions made through a retailer's point-of-sale system and contains relevant pricing information, such as product descriptions and quantities sold," reads the report.Previously, we compared how egg prices had changed in one year in different countries; this time, we’re focusing on how meat prices in Canada have fluctuated since last year.Scroll on to see how prices have changed from March 2024 to March 2025.BeefBeef stewing cuts2024: $16.68/kg, 2025: $19.33/kgBeef s...

Economics

22 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Declares Second Quarter 2025 Common Share Dividend of U.S.$0.0650 (C$0.0897), and Declares Second Quarter 2025 Preferred Share Dividends

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“AQN”) (TSX: AQN, AQN.PR.A, AQN.PR.D, NYSE: AQN) announced today that its board of directors has approved and declared the following common and preferred share dividends: US$0.0650 per common share, payable on July 15, 2025, to the shareholders of record on June 30, 2025, for the period from […]

Economics

22 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial Results; Plans to Host Investor Update Call on June 3

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN” or the “Company”) announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. All amounts are shown in United States dollars (“U.S. $” or “$”), unless otherwise noted. “The Company recorded a constructive first quarter of 2025 with notable year-over-year improvements in […]

Culture

23 h. ago French and German Finance Chiefs Eye New Phase for EU Policy

Germany and France’s finances chiefs vowed to drive a new phase in European policy making as they met for the first time in Paris after the confirmation of Friedrich Merz as German chancellor this week.

Events

25 h. ago Hungary Inflation Slows Toward Central Bank’s Tolerance Band

Hungary’s consumer price growth slowed less than forecast last month, edging closer to the top end of the central bank’s tolerance band.

Economics

30 h. ago Construction of modular nuclear reactors set to start at Darlington station with total cost of $21B

It's part of a larger push from the Ontario government to rely more on nuclear generation to power the province's growing electricity demands

Economics

34 h. ago OHL final: London Knights shake off referees' calls in Game 1 upset loss

The Ontario Hockey League final is already more competitive than it was a year ago. All it took was a 9-3 edge in power plays for Oshawa in the series opener. The Generals cashed in three times on their plentiful chances, added an empty netter and stunned the previously playoff-perfect London Knights in a 4-2 […]

Sport

34 h. ago Maxim Power Corp. Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial and Operating Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maxim Power Corp. (“MAXIM” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: MXG) announced today the release of financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) will be available on SEDAR+ and […]

Culture

34 h. ago Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

GUELPH, Ontario, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced in accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Guelph, Ontario. Shareholders voted […]

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35 h. ago Osisko Announces the Voting Results from Its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

MONTREAL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the “Corporation” or “Osisko”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) announces that it has completed its name change to “OR Royalties Inc.” and “Redevances OR Inc.” in French following receipt of shareholder approval at the annual and special meeting of shareholders held earlier today. The Corporation’s […]

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