49 m. ago Mideast Financiers Grow Fearful of Possible US Strike On Iran

Even against the backdrop of a regional conflict that began in 2023, the Middle East’s main business hubs saw a steady stream of financial workers and firms because the wealthiest Gulf petrostates remained largely insulated.

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99 m. ago N.S. missing kids: Province offers $150K reward in search for Lilly and Jack

Their disappearance has been added to the province's Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which the province says is a "tool to help police in major unsolved crime cases."

Society

2 h. ago Telegram’s billionaire founder to leave fortune to 100 children he’s fathered

With more than 1 billion active users, Telegram is one of the world’s most popular messaging apps

Other

3 h. ago Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year, the study said, citing threats […]

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton Internationa Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

Society

3 h. ago Edmonton International Jazz Festival spans the genre, including prog outfit Kneebody this Sunday at Starlite

According to artistic director Kent Sangster, there’ll be something for everybody, including iconic guitarist and former Miles Davis sideman Mike Stern and Grammy Award-winning bassist Richard Bona with his trio at the Jazzclub at Chateau Lacombe on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, while prog jazz titans Sungazer are at the Starlite next Friday

Society

4 h. ago Namibia Weighs Incentives to Kickstart Total’s Offshore Oil Plan

Namibia will offer financial incentives to help kick-start the development of oil fields managed by a group led by TotalEnergies SE, according to a special adviser in the presidency.

Culture

6 h. ago Oil Swings as Investors Watch for Trump’s Plan on Iran Conflict

Oil fluctuated as the market remained on alert for whether President Donald Trump will plunge the US into the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Events

9 h. 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.

Other

11 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

14 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers for $10B valuation: AP source

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the highest for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss — […]

Economics

15 h. ago American falls in love with Alberta, plans to move family north: ‘Overwhelmed by the love’

American Pamela Smith already made one trek across the continent in search of a better life for her family — and now, she feels she's found it over the border in Canada.

Other

17 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. As part of the deal, Jeanie Buss […]

Economics

18 h. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

Economics

20 h. ago Oil price hike ‘astronomical’ if Iran’s crude hit: Rory Johnston

Watch: How political instability in the Middle East could affect oil prices

Economics

21 h. ago Alberta minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ about tanker ban reversal after northern B.C. visit

Alberta already moves nearly $4 billion of merchandise through the Port of Prince Rupert annually

Politics

21 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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22 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

23 h. ago Oil Falls in Turbulent Trading Amid Concerns War Will Escalate

Oil swung in a turbulent session amid speculation the US may join the Middle East conflict, with traders focused on flows through the region’s vital shipping chokepoint.

Other

23 h. ago Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains’ Canadian business to help energy security

CALGARY — Keyera Corp. has agreed to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains for $5.15 billion in cash, a deal the Calgary-based infrastructure player says will help boost this country’s energy security and economic resilience. The assets under the deal include 193,000 barrels per day of “fractionation capacity,” where gas […]

Economics