81 m. ago Trump says he has ’no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair Powell

WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.  “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump told reporters.  The U.S. president had […]

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2 h. ago Australia’s Biofuel Dreams Are Fading Before They Even Get Going

Dozens of fuel storage tanks and distillation units towering over an Australian beach risk becoming a rusting metaphor for the progress of the country’s energy transition.

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3 h. ago Tentative Agreement Ratification Is a Bittersweet Win for CJS Workers after Province Terminates Service Agreement

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Workers at Community Justice Society (CJS) have voted to accept their tentative agreement. While the gains made in this round of negotiations are being celebrated, the win is bittersweet: On April 7, workers received notice that the provincial government was terminating their service agreement with Community Justice Society. The organization was […]

Society

4 h. ago Two key vets could be back for Game 2, no decision yet on starting goalie, Knoblauch says

This in from Edmonton Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels: “Kris Knoblauch waiting on Kane & Klingberg as possible options for Game 2. Klingberg termed a ‘very good possibility.’ Knoblauch said no decision has been made on a starter in net for Game 2.” And from Sportsnet’s Mark Spector: “Kris Knoblauch confirms that Trent Frederic getting […]

Culture

8 h. ago From ’conclave’ to ’white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in papal transition

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin _ to help make sense of […]

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8 h. ago Séries terminées avant même qu'elles commencent pour ce défenseur des Capitals

Moins de 24 heures après remporté le premier match de la série contre le Canadien, les Capitals ont appris une bien mauvaise nouvelle.

Economics

9 h. ago CLEAResult 2024 Sustainability Report Showcases Standout Year of Impact

The report highlights 908 billion kilowatt hours saved since 2003 and net zero achieved on Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions AUSTIN, Texas — Today CLEAResult, North America’s largest energy efficiency, energy transition and energy sustainability services provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the significant impact of the company’s demand side management programs […]

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11 h. ago Massive cavern forming below major Toronto intersection looks like a mine

A large void is being carved out below a major Toronto intersection traversed by thousands every day, and few people passing overhead have any idea that a huge cave lurks below as part of the push to build the new $27 billion Ontario Line.When it opens to the public in 2031, the new 15-station, 15.6-kilometre transit line will relieve existing subway interchanges by providing a route between Exhibition Place and the shuttered Ontario Science Centre.That route includes a tunnelled stretch through the heart of downtown Toronto, requiring deep underground excavations at station sites in preparation for the arrival of tunnel boring machines.The future Ontario Line Queen-Spadina subway station will be one of the stations requiring the excavation of "caverns" deep below street-level, and Metrolinx has provided an update on the major operation hidden out of sight underground.The transit agency shared new photos celebrating "a big month underground" in February, noting t...

Politics

12 h. ago Funérailles, conclave, exposition du corps: voici les dates à retenir autour des obsèques du pape François

Funérailles, conclave: voici les dates à retenir.

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16 h. ago The Smarter E Europe: Launch of Special Exhibit on Bidirectional Charging – the Energy Transition Gains Traction

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — Electricity from renewable sources has become the new normal – in Germany alone, around 60 percent of net electricity generation came from renewables in 2024. But the growing volume of green power is posing new challenges for energy supply: The integration into the existing system urgently requires more flexibility. A […]

Economics

19 h. ago Canada Pension CIO Hunting for More Private Investments at Home

CAAT Pension Plan is searching for Canadian real estate and infrastructure investments, continuing its strategy of investing for the long term as President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policy disrupts public markets.

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26 h. ago Wall Street termine en berne face aux tensions entre Trump et la Fed

Les indices S&P 500, Nasdaq et Dow Jones ont tous reculé de plus de 2%.

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28 h. ago What is a conclave? A guide to what happens after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died, setting off a historical process that will see a new pontiff elected by more than 100 cardinals during a secretive conclave held in the Vatican.

Events

29 h. ago Trump defends Hegseth amid reports 2nd Signal chat included attack plans

The administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

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30 h. ago Canucks won’t take up option year on Rick Tocchet: Jim Rutherford

If Rick Tocchet is to return next season, it will only be on a long-term contract.

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30 h. ago Vince Vaughn and Donald Trump ‘White House Crashers’ spoof draws mixed reviews

Hollywood A-listers generally aren’t known to be fans of U.S. President Donald Trump. But Vince Vaughn, 55, has reaffirmed he’s not anti-Trump, recently visiting the Oval Office. And the White House had some fun with with the actor’s visit, spoofing his 2005 film Wedding Crashers. On Friday, the official White House Instagram account posted a […]

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31 h. ago Pete Hegseth had second Signal chat sharing details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

The White House and Pentagon said late Sunday that disgruntled former employees were spreading false claims

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31 h. ago White House voices support for Hegseth as new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

WASHINGTON — The White House expressed support Monday for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother. Neither the White House nor Hegseth denied that he had shared such details in a second chat, blaming what they called […]

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34 h. ago Retour sur la tournée historique d’excuses du pape pour les pensionnats au Canada

Le pontife aura reconnu l’existence d’un génocide au terme de son «pèlerinage pénitentiel», salué malgré des critiques.

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34 h. ago Cashflow on Wheels, a Multistate FedEx and Amazon DSP Consolidator, Purchases 20 Mullen THREE Class 3s

First 20 vehicles will be delivered in May to Cashflow on Wheels for FedEx routes in Texas and Georgia Initial deal valued at approximately $1.4 million Cashflow on Wheels is a leading logistics company with a focus on transitioning FedEx and Amazon last-mile local delivery to electric vehicles BREA, Calif., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

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