70 m. ago Australia’s Beef Industry Can Wait Out Trump Tariffs, Envoy Says

Australia should maintain its cautious approach to the Trump administration’s “reciprocal” tariffs, despite the potential impact on the beef industry which makes up a major part of the nation’s agricultural exports to the US, according to a government trade envoy.

Economics

1 hour ago Shell CEO Warns of ‘Huge Impact’ If Strait of Hormuz Blocked

Shell Plc, one of the biggest traders of oil and natural gas, has contingency plans in case the conflict between Israel and Iran disrupts flows from the region, warning that a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver a substantial shock.

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3 h. ago Auto Tariffs Seen Hiking Car Prices by Nearly $2,000 Per Vehicle

Car buyers will bear the brunt of the $30 billion cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, driving up already high US auto prices by almost $2,000 per vehicle, according to consultant AlixPartners.

Economics

5 h. ago Israeli military warns people to evacuate area near Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s military warned people Thursday to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes. The Arak heavy water reactor is 250 […]

Events

10 h. ago Amazon Orders Employees to Relocate to Seattle and Other Hubs

Amazon.com Inc. is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that artificial intelligence will shrink their ranks in the coming years.

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10 h. ago Calgary under severe thunderstorm watch, heavy rainfall expected throughout weekend

Temperatures in Calgary are about to drop

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10 h. ago Foreign Treasuries Holdings Held Near a Record in April Turmoil

Foreign investors’ holdings of US Treasuries held close to a record high in April, despite the turmoil in financial markets in the wake of President Donald Trump’s plans for the biggest tariff hikes in more than a century.

Sport

11 h. ago La Fed maintient ses taux, accroissant la frustration de Trump

Le président américain a insulté le président de la Fed, Jerome Powell, répétant qu’il n’y a « pas d’inflation ».

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12 h. ago Dangerous thunderstorms, funnel clouds possible in Alberta: Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a series of weather watches and warnings for a large swath of Alberta today, warning that heavy rain and damaging hail and winds are possible.

Events

13 h. ago Canada issues urgent travel advisory for Mexico suggesting 'high degree of caution'

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for Mexico, urging caution for travellers heading south.On June 18, Canada updated its travel advisory for Mexico, warning Canadians of the risk level, which remains at yellow. Travellers are being warned of the dangers of Hurricane Erick, a rapidly intensifying tropical storm. Canadians are also urged to avoid non-essential travel to the southwestern coast from Bahías de Huatulco to Tecpan de Galeana."Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane between Bahías de Huatulco and Tecpan de Galeana on June 19, 2025," reads the statement. "The storm is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds."Update: Tropical Storm #Erick is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on the southwest coast of #Mexico. Check back often in case or updates as the storm moves: https://t.co/YFPUfQlIpk https://t.co/OWSi4ernde— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) June 18, 2025The Canadian government war...

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14 h. ago Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team. The Rays are valued at $1.25 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Stuart Sternberg bought the Major League Baseball club for $200 million in 2004. “The Tampa Bay Rays […]

Sport

15 h. ago Poll finds almost 80% of U.S. employers cautious about hiring

A new survey by MyPerfectResume shows employers down south are pulling back amid economic uncertainty and shifting the way they evaluate resumes. The 2025 Hiring Outlook Report shows 79% of employers say they’ve grown more cautious about hiring, 63% are maintaining or reducing hiring levels, 46% are maintaining current levels, only 23% are expanding teams, […]

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15 h. ago Bank of Canada governor says potential trade and security deal with U.S. is ‘welcome news’

Restoring open trade between the two countries is critical to jobs and growth in Canada

Politics

15 h. ago Bank of Canada governor warns consumer prices will rise if tariffs not lifted

Potential trade deal with U.S. 'critical' to jobs and growth, says Tiff Macklem

Economics

15 h. ago ‘NOBODY KNOWS’: Trump won’t say whether he will move forward with U.S. strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a U.S. strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happens. “I may do it, I may not do it,” Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House […]

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16 h. ago Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has kicked off a global tariff war that has rippled […]

Culture

16 h. ago Diversifying trade key to building ‘resilience’ against U.S. tariffs: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is encouraging businesses to explore export markets beyond the United States to make the economy less vulnerable to current and future trade disputes. Macklem, speaking to a business crowd in St. John’s, N.L., on Wednesday, said it was “very welcome news” that Prime Minister Mark Carney and […]

Economics

16 h. ago Macklem Warns of Firmer Inflation, Uncertainty About Impact of Tariffs

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem reiterated that he sees inflation running hotter than expected, while saying employment appears to be holding up outside of trade-intensive sectors.

Economics

16 h. ago “Watched by AI Guards” Yard Sign Appears in LA Neighborhoods, Signaling the Rise of AI Employees — Replacing Human Guards

Homeowners Are Now Hiring Ranger AI Guard for Their Safety SAN FRANCISCO — A bold new security yard sign from ArcadianAI, an AI security company, is drawing attention across California neighborhoods: “Watched by AI Guards.” Unlike traditional alarm decals or video surveillance warnings, this sign signals a new era. Homes are now protected by autonomous […]

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17 h. ago Canada’s York University lands a top 40 spot in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings

York places first for Quality Education and second for Gender Equality, Reduced Inequities and Responsible Consumption and Production in Canada Toronto, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings results, York University continues to lead in the world’s top Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), holding firm with a top 40 […]

Society