78 m. ago Modi Assails ‘Economic Selfishness’ in Defiance of Trump Tariffs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, pledged policy reform and urged the citizens to design and produce high quality goods at home, in a sweeping Independence Day speech that blasted rising “economic selfishness” in the world.

Economics

2 h. ago China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on exports to the United States is still looming over the world’s second-largest economy after President Donald Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes […]

Economics

4 h. ago Henderson contending at Portland Classic in bid to end victory drought

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, […]

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4 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

Events

5 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

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5 h. ago Hearing on constitutionality of Alberta separation question to proceed: judge

‘A referendum on Alberta independence that could lead to the breakup of Canada is serious business,’ the judge said

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5 h. ago TIFF reverses course, announces it will now screen controversial October 7 film

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue ‘will be an official TIFF selection at the festival this year,’ the statement released late Thursday said

Culture

7 h. ago Des dizaines d’arrestations à Washington après l’arrivée de la Garde nationale

Les 800 gardes nationaux prévus pour «nettoyer» Washington sont sur place, selon le Pentagone.

Society

7 h. ago Judge overstepped his authority in ruling against Quebec’s language law: appeal court

The judge said at the time that the law would systematically delay English verdicts because of the French translation requirement

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7 h. ago Réfrigérateur, évier, électros en inox: des astuces pour garder votre cuisine comme neuve

Centre névralgique de la maison, la cuisine est la pièce la plus utilisée dans bien des foyers. Voici comment la garder propre.

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7 h. ago Les jeunes boudent la culture québécoise: «Il ne faut pas s’avouer vaincu» – Michel Rivard

L’ex-Beau Dommage, qui prend part au spectacle «L’été de mes chansons», vendredi, suggère de passer par l’école pour faire connaître notre musique.

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8 h. ago Hedge Funds Add Microsoft, Netflix in Position Shuffle: 13F Wrap

Hedge funds added exposure to technology giants including Microsoft Corp. and Netflix Inc. in the second quarter, a stretch that saw an initial surge in volatility due to President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ultimately ended with major benchmarks posting significant gains.

Technology

9 h. ago Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming next week and a crucial policy meeting in September: Which is a bigger problem for the economy right now, stubborn inflation or slower hiring? Weak job gains since April have […]

Economics

9 h. ago Punaises de lit dans un HLM à Chicoutimi: l’OMH appelle à la collaboration des locataires

À Chicoutimi, un locataire d’un HLM affirme vivre avec des punaises de lit depuis plus d’un an.

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9 h. ago Trump veut tenir Poutine en respect et impliquer l’Ukraine dans les discussions

«Il y aura du donnant donnant en ce qui concerne les frontières, les territoires», a-t-il toutefois déclaré.

Politics

10 h. ago Un homme arrêté pour avoir vendu de fausses vignettes de stationnement montréalaises

Interpellé par l’UPAC, Michael B. Desmarais fait face à six chefs d’accusation.

Other

10 h. ago Man asks ChatGPT for advice on how to cut salt, ends up in hospital with hallucinations

When asked what could be a substitute for the chloride in table salt, ChatGPT suggested that he use sodium bromide. Bromide should not be ingested

Technology

10 h. ago Orages violents: routes inondées et arbres brisés dans plusieurs régions au Québec

Au plus fort de la canicule dans plusieurs villes québécoises, de nombreuses autres ont été frappées par des orages violents mercredi.

Events

10 h. ago Colby Cosh: It’s cute to think Parliament has any say over Criminal Code

Even if Liberals support Conservative bill to remove immigration status from sentencing, its hard to believe courts would allow it

Events

10 h. ago Un rappeur qui s’affichait avec Dave «Pic» Turmel encore arrêté

Il purgeait encore récemment une peine de prison pour du trafic de stupéfiants.

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