31 m. ago Flawed inflation data dashes Donald Trump’s hopes of a quick affordability victory

White House hails figures showing cooling price growth but Wall Street says report was 'a mess'

Economics

57 m. ago UK Stats Agency Studies Mandatory Surveys as Possible Data Fix

Britain’s Office for National Statistics is preparing for a potential change in the law that would force households to respond to key economic surveys, as it tries to rebuild its credibility after a collapse in data quality.

Events

7 h. ago Ipsen update on Phase II FALKON trial in patients with ultra

PARIS, FRANCE, 19 December 2025 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced that the pivotal Phase II FALKON trial did not meet its primary endpoint of reducing new heterotopic ossification (HO) in adults and children living with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) vs. placebo, as a result the study will be closed. The investigational medicinal product […]

Science

13 h. ago Regina police officer caught committing 67 privacy breaches using police database

Regina police disciplined an officer for repeatedly accessing personal data of six citizens without authorization 67 times throughout the course of three years.

Events

14 h. ago Intermap Awarded Malaysian Flood Mapping Program; Indonesia ILASPP Phase 2 Evaluation Period Extended

Malaysian award expands national flood forecasting footprint World Bank-funded Indonesia program advances Global insurers increasingly rely on Intermap’s elevation data to enhance flood risk and catastrophe modeling DENVER, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today […]

Events

15 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets gain ground Thursday following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rose on Thursday following the release of key U.S. economic data. Investors sifted through an encouraging report on inflation that could help the U.S. Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. Markets love lower rates because they can boost the economy and prices for investments, […]

Economics

15 h. ago California woman accuses Amazon driver of stealing pet cat: ‘WE JUST WANT HER BACK’

The delivery driver can be seen in video footage picking Piper up by the scruff of her neck and toting the cat to his vehicle

Transport

15 h. ago No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto

Social media claimed a PIA flight crew sought asylum in Toronto, but authorities and flight data show flights are operating as normal.

Other

16 h. ago Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but faces separate investigation into prices

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices. The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has been falsely advertising free deliveries. The San Francisco-based company isn’t clearly disclosing service fees, which add as much as 15% to an order and must […]

Economics

17 h. ago Oracle and OpenAI Win Michigan Approval to Power New Data Center

Michigan regulators unanimously approved a request from utility DTE Energy Co. to power a massive data center development planned by Oracle and OpenAI following a contentious hearing.

Other

17 h. ago Most Canadians support oil and gas expansion, differ on priorities: Ipsos

New data suggests the majority of Canadians support efforts to expand oil and gas development, including expanding and building pipelines — but within that, their support differs.

Other

18 h. ago Tilray Accelerates U.S. Medical Cannabis Expansion After Landmark Federal Rescheduling: Launches Tilray Medical USA to Lead Nationwide Medical Cannabis Innovation and Growth

Global Cannabis Leader Poised for Major U.S. Market Entry, Signaling New Era for Healthcare NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medical cannabis healthcare, today confirmed its planned strategic framework to advance its […]

Other

18 h. ago ‘Swiss Cheese’ CPI Report Raises Doubts About US Inflation Data

After long-awaited government data showed underlying US inflation cooled to a four-year low in November, economists agreed on at least this much: something was off.

Economics

18 h. ago Trump rips Biden and Obama with official White House plaques

Biden now has two plaques that reference nicknames 'Sleepy' and 'Crooked,' while Obama’s legacy is also questioned

Politics

18 h. ago Canucks video: How the Quinn Hughes trade shapes the future and who’s the boss?

The new 'core' of the Canucks offers promise but who's in charge with President Jim Rutherford taking the wheel from GM Patrik Allvin

Economics

19 h. ago S&P 500 Rises on Easing US Inflation Data, Upbeat Tech Outlook

Stocks advanced on Thursday as a cooler-than-expected inflation report lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates further. An optimistic outlook in the tech sector also boosted sentiment.

Economics

19 h. ago Jesta I.S. Launches FarsightIQ: ML + Agentic AI Power Actionable Retail Intelligence

MONTREAL — Jesta I.S. today announced the launch of FarsightIQ, a new AI-focused division delivering what the company calls one of retail’s most advanced AI-driven commerce platforms—where machine learning and agentic AI don’t just predict what’s next, they help retailers act on it. “After 55 years of deep retail expertise, the rapid evolution of AI […]

Technology

19 h. ago HYCU® Sets New G2 Milestone with 62 Badges and Recognition Across 136 Reports in Winter 2026

Company earns highest-ever number of badges and expands leadership across key backup and disaster recovery categories. Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HYCU, Inc., the fastest-growing data protection as a service company, today announced its most expansive recognition to date in G2’s Winter 2026 Grid® Reports. HYCU was featured in 136 reports and […]

Other

19 h. ago What to expect from Survivor’s 50th season: ‘ANYTHING CAN AND WILL HAPPEN’

Probst, who has been hosting the show since its beginnings in 2000, is pumped about the landmark season

Other

20 h. ago Canadians to get two federal payments early this month. Here’s what to know about your CPP and OAS benefits

The Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments are delivered ahead of Christmas. They also increase a little in the new year

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