58 m. ago Musk and ’humble tech support’ effort get star turn at Trump’s Cabinet meeting

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s new term, holding forth in a black “Make America Great Again” campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as “humble tech support” for the federal government — and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail. “If […]

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2 h. ago ‘It was targeted’: Winnipeg collectibles store hit by thieves in costly break

Despite the break-in, Curtis Howson says he's encouraged by the response from the community that his business has received since the incident.

Economics

4 h. ago Les importations européennes seront taxées à 25% «prochainement», annonce Trump

C’est le même niveau que les tarifs qu’il a prévu pour le Canada et le Mexique début mars.

Economics

4 h. ago Why your coffee fix has gotten so pricey — and it will only get worse

For coffee lovers, getting their caffeine fix is becoming more expensive – and there’s little relief in sight. It’s one reason Starbucks, attempting a turnaround after a disappointing 2024, on Monday announced job cuts and a further streamlining of operations. And it’s not just coffee chains – with all the costs of labour and order […]

Economics

5 h. ago Net Zero May Be Too Costly a Target for Europe, Vitol CEO Says

European governments should be realistic about the costs to consumers and industry from pursuing strict net-zero emissions goals, according to the head of the world’s biggest independent oil trader.

Economics

6 h. ago Possible déploiement de troupes européennes en Ukraine: ce qu’il faut savoir

L'éventuel déploiement de troupes européennes en Ukraine après un cessez-le-feu reste entouré de multiples inconnues.

Economics

6 h. ago FTX’s US$950 million bankruptcy fees among costliest since Lehman Brothers

The high cost of FTX’s bankruptcy is coming amid a steady increase in the cost of legal and other professional services

Economics

6 h. ago Intersolar Europe: The Time for Hybrid Power Plants Has Come

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — The era of hybrid power plants has arrived. By combining solar, wind, and hydropower with smart storage, these plants integrate renewable electricity efficiently into the grid. As the global solar industry gathers at Intersolar Europe, discussions will focus on the latest advancements, regulations, and future prospects of hybrid power plants. […]

Economics

8 h. ago Brightcove Upgrades its OTT Solution, Delivering Cost Savings and Improved Streaming Quality for Media Companies

In partnership with Applicaster, the newest innovations implemented into Brightcove’s OTT offering equip streamers with upgraded app experiences, rapid deployment, and optimized cost savings BOSTON — Brightcove, the world’s most trusted intelligent video engagement platform company, today introduced its latest update in OTT (over-the-top) services with its newly enhanced Brightcove OTT solution. Through a collaboration […]

Economics

8 h. ago Toronto woman shares how costs of living in Maldives are way different than home

One Canadian who swapped city living for a life on an island of 500 people in the Maldives says she couldn’t be happier.Former Toronto resident Gen Darling, 31, is a full-time content creator and co-owner of Jimmy's Excursions, a newly launched tour company in the Maldives that organizes snorkelling, freediving and group trips.Expat life isn't new for Darling."After graduating from Dalhousie University in 2015, I left Canada to travel South East Asia with my best friends, and after four months of travel, I got a job in Taiwan teaching English," she said. "I mark this as the start of my expat life."Finding love in the MaldivesThe Maldives wasn’t exactly part of Darling's plan."The short answer to this is that I fell in love. I met my now husband while I was on vacation here in 2017, and I immediately had a good energy about the country," she said. "I felt a freedom I hadn't felt in other places. There's calmness and peace in the way of living here that...

Economics

10 h. ago European Summer Gas Premium Shrinks on Ukraine Talks and Weather

European natural gas for delivery this summer is finally getting closer to prices for next winter — with the premium inching toward zero — as optimism rises about the supply outlook as well as talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Economics

10 h. ago Edgewater Wireless CEO to Speak at CableLabs Winter Conference 2025 on the Future of Intelligent Wi

Artificially Intelligent Wi-Fi Spectrum Engineering for the Carrier and Enterprise Edge OTTAWA, Ontario & ORLANDO, Fla. — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets and recognized thought leader in Wi-Fi innovation, is proud to announce that its CEO, Andrew Skafel, will […]

Culture

14 h. ago Thailand Surprises With Rate Cut as Risks to Growth Increase

The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs from both the prime minister and the International Monetary Fund.

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15 h. ago EON to Boost Investments by 15% This Year as Europe Electrifies

EON SE will boost spending this year by 15% as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from data centers.

Economics

15 h. ago EON Boosts Spending by 15% as AI Data Hubs Seek Grid Linkups

EON SE will ramp up investments by 15% this year as the German utility seeks to profit from the energy transition and demand for connections from AI data centers.

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16 h. ago Elevating Road Safety and Autonomous Driving: LeddarTech to Demonstrate Innovative Solutions at Three Key European Events

QUEBEC CITY, Canada, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology, LeddarVision™, for ADAS, AD and parking applications, is set to bring its transformative solutions to Europe. LeddarTech will participate in three key industry events […]

Economics

16 h. ago Fresenius Sees Hospital Costs Holding Back Higher Profit in 2025

Fresenius SE expects profit growth to slow in 2025 as cost pressures in its hospital business rise, partly due to the expiration of government funding.

Economics

17 h. ago EU to Pitch New Clean Deal to Industries Struggling to Compete

The European Union will unveil a plan to improve the bloc’s competitiveness as its industries struggle to balance ambitious climate targets and increasing rivalry from the US and China.

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18 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Strengthen Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

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18 h. ago US Threats Mean Canada Must Bolster Military, Candidates Say

Canada must quickly ramp up its defense spending to reach the NATO target while also weaning itself off US-made equipment, argued contenders to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

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