2 h. ago Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorneys for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired. The updated lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in California and was provided to The Associated Press, is trying […]

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2 h. ago Ontario election: Candidate's exit was dramatic, sure, but won't tilt London riding

The late withdrawal of a London-area NDP candidate who crashed out on the provincial election campaign trail over past comments about Black women may be spectacular – but it’s unlikely to really affect her riding’s race results. Elgin-Middlesex-London, held by the Progressive Conservative since 2011, lost one candidate last week when New Democrat Amanda Zavitz […]

Politics

3 h. ago German Power Gains on Outlook for Less Wind, Colder Temperatures

German power prices rose with below-average wind generation and colder temperatures forecast for the turn of the month, which may lead to more costly fossil-fuel plants being deployed during peak electricity demand.

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5 h. ago Americas Gold & Silver Provides Galena Complex Operational and Exploration Update

TORONTO — Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (“the Company”) (TSX: USA, NYSE American: USAS) is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing work programs at the Galena Complex (“Galena”) following the closing of the Galena consolidation and recapitalization transaction (the “Transaction”) closed on December 19, 2024 (see associated press release dated December 19, 2024). […]

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5 h. ago MAG Provides Exploration Update and Outlook for Larder and Deer Trail Projects

Confirms Deeper High-Grade Zones on Main Break; New Regional Zones at LarderLarge Expansion of Carissa Zone at Deer Trail Points to Mineral Source VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAG Silver Corp. (“MAG” or “the Company”) provides an update on its exploration activities and 2025 outlook for its Larder (Ontario, Canada) and […]

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8 h. ago Oil Holds Drop as Supply Issues and Geopolitics Dog the Outlook

Oil held a decline as the prospect of increased supply from Iraq weighed on prices, with US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the three-year war in Ukraine also in focus.

Politics

8 h. ago BP’s Greater Tortue Project Poised to Export First LNG Cargo

BP Plc’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project is set to export its first liquefied natural gas cargo from offshore fields in Senegal and Mauritania.

Economics

12 h. ago Prabowo Aims to Send $20 Billion in Budget Savings to Danantara

Indonesia will channel $20 billion in budget savings to its newly created Danantara investment body to help finance 20 high-impact national projects, President Prabowo Subianto said Monday.

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Human error’ played role in deer pig’s death, Toronto Zoo says

Bucky, a babirusa whose species is considered vulnerable, gained access to rhino pen on Saturday, officials say

Events

22 h. ago Winter fest in China ripped for fake snow made of cotton and bed sheets

A winter festival in China is facing some heat after visitors arrived expecting to see snow but were instead greeted with blobs of cotton. Organizers behind the Chengdu Snow Village project in southwestern China recently issued an apology via Chinese messaging service Wechat, per Reuters. “In order to create a ‘snowy’ atmosphere the tourist village […]

Events

23 h. ago Trudeau joining world leaders in Ukraine for summit on third anniversary of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wants prime minister's take on G7 support and an update on Canada-U.S. relations

Politics

26 h. ago Pope Francis conscious following respiratory crisis, but still in critical condition: Vatican

Further clinical tests were being performed and a more detailed medical update was expected later Sunday

Events

27 h. ago Canucks vs. Utah Game Day Update: Quinn Hughes won’t make his return

The Canucks make their first regular season visit to Salt Lake City.

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27 h. ago Canucks vs. Utah Game Day Update: Quinn Hughes won’t play, Arturs Silovs gets net, Victor Mancini makes debut

The Canucks make their first regular season visit to Salt Lake City.

Culture

47 h. ago Pope Francis ‘fragile’ as pneumonia battle threatened by sepsis, doctors say

Doctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

Events

48 h. ago DROP THE HAMMER: Three GTA men busted, four more sought in drug and break

Three GTA men face charges and four others are sought as cops drop the hammer on a crew of alleged drug traffickers thought to be responsible for a string of break-ins. Toronto Police say the investigation – dubbed Project Sledgehammer – also led to the seizure of about 5.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin, with […]

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49 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: Could accused Buffalo cold case serial killer have more victims?

Far from the dirty streets of Buffalo, the killer dumped the two bodies. One of the women was found dead on the Chautauqua Trail in Portland, New York in 2021. And a second woman was discovered two decades after she was murdered in the same vicinity. Cops believe finally got their man this week, but […]

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51 h. ago Walmart’s Tepid Outlook Stirs Concern For Retail Earnings Ahead

An uncertain outlook from Walmart Inc. is putting investors on high alert ahead of earnings from other retailers, casting a pall over the economically sensitive sector.

Culture

60 h. ago B.C. community news websites Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri

In a statement, Glacier Media said it "explored all possible options to maintain operations" but the industry's "ongoing financial challenges have made it unsustainable."

Sport

64 h. ago Vancouver urges Burnaby, Surrey to take more responsibility to solve homeless crisis

B.C. Housing Minister urges Vancouver council to reject Mayor Sim's motion to pause new supportive housing projects

Events