2 h. ago Gallant Capital Completes Acquisition of the Government Services Business of Navient Corporation

LOS ANGELES — Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Government Services business (“NGS” or the “Company”) of Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). NGS provides tech-enabled outsourced business processing to U.S. federal, state, and local government clients. NGS is a leader in the tolling and parking technology and services market […]

Economics

2 h. ago Starbucks will lay off 1,100 employees, CEO says in letter to staff

In a letter to employees released Monday, CEO Brian Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday.

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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 […]

Events

2 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science

2 h. ago Starbucks Canada is drastically cutting its menu offerings this year

As part of plans to make room for menu innovation across Canada, several Starbucks beverages are officially leaving menus next month.In January, Starbucks confirmed it would be "simplifying" its menu with a 30 per cent reduction in the number of food and beverage items on offer in the U.S.At the time, the coffee giant was only able to share that it would also be streamlining its offerings in Canada, but we now have further details on just what that will entail.Why is Starbucks Canada changing its menu, and how much of it is leaving?Earlier this year, Starbucks confirmed it would be reducing its menu across the country, with the goal of having "fewer, better beverage and food offerings."Now the coffee chain said around 20 per cent of its food and beverages would be removed from Canadian menus over the 2025 fiscal year, with the first items leaving on March 4.However, the coffee chain reiterated that changing the menu would help with innovation while reducing ...

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2 h. ago Cities embrace traditional and generative AI to become future

Global study of 250 cities reveals how cities plan to harness AI to streamline operations, improve services, and boost economic growth NEW YORK — Cities around the world are racing to adopt AI to drive productivity and efficiency and boost their economies, according to a global study of 250 cities conducted by ServiceNow and Deloitte, […]

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3 h. ago Canucks Coffee: Brock Boeser turns 28 Tuesday. Good or bad for job security?

Normally a birthday is cause for celebration. But not with Boeser's contract status in doubt and trade rumours swirling once again

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3 h. ago Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions. “Our intent is […]

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3 h. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. Provides 2025 Capital and Gas Sales Guidance

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to provide its capital and gas sales guidance for 2025. Dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars, with the exception of Canadian dollar unit prices (“C$”) where indicated and otherwise noted. The Corporation announces […]

Economics

4 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 A.I.S. Resources Announces Private Placement Financing, Shares for Debt Transaction and Appoints Marc Enright

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A.I.S. Resources Limited (TSXV: AIS, OTC- PINK: AISSF) (“AIS” or the “Company”) announces a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,857,143 Units at a price of $0.035 per Unit for gross proceeds of $100,000 (the “Private Placement”). The proceeds will be used for general working capital. […]

Economics

8 h. ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces Results of Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce that IPC repurchased a total of 218,956 IPC common shares (ISIN: CA46016U1084) during the period of February 17 to 21, 2025 under IPC’s normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program (NCIB). IPC’s […]

Society

12 h. ago Maltraitance au CHSLD La Prairie: un préposé aux bénéficiaires accusé

Un préposé aux bénéficiaires de la Montérégie est accusé de voies de fait, mais aussi de leur avoir infligé des lésions corporelles.

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19 h. ago Musk email and deadline for federal workers creates chaotic weekend for U.S. agencies

FBI, State Department and the Pentagon have instructed employees not to send DOGE team a list of what they accomplished last week

Society

21 h. ago Key U.S. agencies refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand on workers

Musk's team sent an email to hundreds of thousands of federal employees on Saturday giving them roughly 48 hours to report five specific things they had accomplished last week.

Society

22 h. ago Edmonton's 1910 Union Bank building soon home to business, fine dining

The plan includes the relocation of Union Financial Corporation's headquarters to the upper floors, and the opening of Roca by Sabor, a new fine dining establishment on the main floor.

Economics

23 h. ago Key U.S. agencies, including some led by Trump loyalists, refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand

NEW YORK — Key U.S. agencies, including the FBI and State Department, have instructed their employees not to comply with cost-cutting chief Elon Musk’s demand that federal workers explain what they accomplished last week — or risk losing their jobs. That resistance has intensified a pervasive sense of chaos and confusion, while highlighting a potential […]

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23 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from cricket tournament as Kohli leads India to 6

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

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23 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit.  Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

Sport

24 h. ago Canucks Coffee: Let’s talk about this season’s power play. It’s alarming

The Canucks' power play is an underproductive mess.

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