68 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians are the second-biggest international spenders for California's tourism economy

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6 d. ago ’Extremely troubling’ that U.S. can’t provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Friday lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, the Trump administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The U.S. government attorney also struggled to provide any information […]

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7 d. ago US Firms Are Losing Their Appeal Among Europe’s Credit Investors

European credit investors are dialing back exposure to the US to recession proof their portfolios as President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy clouds the outlook for the world’s biggest economy.

Economics

8 d. ago Germany’s economy is expected to be more or less stagnant this year

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy is likely to be more or less stagnant in 2025 after shrinking for two years and the impact of U.S. tariffs could weigh down an already unimpressive showing, leading think tanks forecast Thursday. Germany has Europe’s biggest economy and is the 27-nation European Union’s most populous member. Five economic institutes […]

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8 d. ago Bell wants Canadian government funding scrapped for Elon Musk's Starlink

Bell and its northern arm Northwesttel are lobbying the CRTC to remove Starlink from a subsidy program that helps remote Canadians get online.Bell's main argument is that since Starlink offers a flat rate across the country, there is no need for it to get subsidies from the government. Traditionally, those subsidies were to help Bell and other telecoms install the hardware infrastructure needed to connect a remote home.According to a report obtained by the Financial Times, Starlink has hit back against Bell, saying that singling the satellite-based carrier out would be anti-competitive. Starlink has fought and lost this fight before. In 2022, it was cut out of $900 million of U.S. government funding and grants designed to connect rural and remote residents.In Canada, the proposed subsidy would see internet providers getting $25 per person per month from the government to help justify the expensive cost of building remote infrastructure. This adds up to about $300 per year, and Fortu...

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8 d. ago A $20 Billion Gas Plant Exposes Australia’s Energy Conundrum

Just four days before he called a federal election last month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government quietly pushed back a decision that will set the country’s energy path for decades to come.

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9 d. ago German parties agree to form a new government after months of drift in Europe’s biggest economy

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative and center-left parties reached a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations, paving the way for new leadership in Europe’s biggest economy after months of political drift. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader under […]

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2 w. ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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2 w. ago A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change

BERLIN (AP) — A Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a 500-euro ($541) fine for participating in a climate activists’ street blockade in the southern German city of Nuremberg. The Rev. Jörg Alt was supposed to start serving his nearly monthlong prison sentence on Tuesday in Nuremberg. “Today, I am […]

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3 w. ago German Coalition Parties Downplay Differences Ahead of Key Talks

Germany’s prospective ruling coalition parties sounded optimistic as they prepare to enter the final stretch of talks to resolve differences between Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the Social Democrats.

Culture

3 w. ago ECB’s Guindos Says It’s Too Soon to Predict April Rate Decision

It’s too early to say whether the European Central Bank should cut interest rates again next month or pause as global trade friction and government spending plans in Europe fuel uncertainty, Vice President Luis de Guindos said.

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3 w. ago All the government money payouts Canadians can get in April 2025

Canadians can expect some serious cash from the provincial or federal government in April 2025.Inflation rose for the first time in six months in February, from 1.9 per cent to 2.6 per cent. This was also the highest spike in eight months.Housing costs are high, and food continues to get more expensive. With the U.S. and China both slapping high tariffs on Canada, economic uncertainty is high.Canadians should take advantage of any benefits program for which they are eligible. Luckily, there are many opportunities to get money from the government next month. Make sure your direct deposit is enabled as you look forward to the following:GST/HST credit — April 4The second quarterly instalment of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit will be paid out to Canadians on April 4. It aims to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.According to the government, you could get up to:$519 if you are single$680 if you are married or have a common-la...

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4 w. ago Japan’s Inflation Slows After Resumption of Energy Subsidies

Japan’s consumer inflation slowed for the first time in four months after the resumption of government subsidies lowered utility costs, in a result that backs the case for the Bank of Japan to stay on a gradual path to further rate hikes.

Economics

4 w. ago Predictmedix AI Announces Closing of $405,500 Second Tranche with Strong Participation from German Family Offices

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider in AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the second tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising total gross proceeds of $405,500. Notably, this tranche saw strong participation from two prominent German […]

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