99 m. ago Germany Rejects EU’s €2 Trillion Budget Plan as Maneuvers Begin

Germany has rejected the European Commission’s €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget proposal, hours after it was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.

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6 h. ago Sources close to LHSC state Musyj will be in London until at least 2028. He still maintains a  residence in Windsor, as well as a home in London.

It looks like London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) supervisor David Musyj will be sticking around. Musyj was seconded to London from Windsor Regional Hospital, where he was chief executive, as a temporary measure in May 2024. When he was appointed by the province as LHSC’s supervisor four months later, a spokeperson for the health minister said […]

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9 h. ago Surrey mayor Brenda Locke sends letter to police chief with list of demands

Surrey's mayor Brenda Locke has sent a list of requests to police chief Norm Lipinski to help improve their communication.

Events

13 h. ago Trump denies plan to fire Jerome Powell after floating the idea

The events marked the latest turn in the long-running saga between Trump and Powell

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13 h. ago Nova Scotia municipal police chiefs question province’s shift to expand RCMP coverage

Ryan Leil, chief of the New Glasgow Regional Police, says the existing model is working for the 10 municipalities in the province that have their own police force.

Politics

14 h. ago Man charged in Minnesota lawmaker shootings to plead not guilty

Vance Boelter was indicted by a grand jury on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations and is due to appear for arraignment in September.

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14 h. ago The EU chief unveils a new $2.3 trillion budget. Lawmakers say the math doesn’t ‘add up’

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union needs a new budget that would allow it to respond to crises like Russia’s war on Ukraine or climate change, fund railways and energy grids, and protect farmers’ livelihoods, the EU chief said Wednesday while unveiling her proposal totaling 2 trillion euros ($2.3 trillion). European Commission President Ursula von […]

Economics

15 h. ago New R and A top boss dances around Donald Trump and LIV Golf

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There were no kid gloves for new R&A chief Mark Darbon at his first Open Championship press conference as issues surrounding both Donald Trump and LIV Golf were brought to the fore on Wednesday at Royal Portrush. The U.S. president has long been influential in golf circles, but it’s his ownership […]

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17 h. ago Interactive Brokers Unveils Investment Themes Tool to Turn Market Trends into Smarter Trades

New discovery feature helps investors quickly explore market trends, compare companies, and find opportunities GREENWICH, Conn. — Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced the release of Investment Themes, an intuitive discovery tool powered by Reflexivity that investors can use to move from market trends to actionable trade ideas more quickly and […]

Economics

19 h. ago Trustee, union upset as Thames Valley school board misses budget deadline

A trustee is frustrated the 2025-26 Thames Valley District school board’s budget has not been released despite a June 30 deadline.

Society

20 h. ago Turkish court convicts Istanbul mayor of insulting an official

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court on Wednesday convicted Istanbul’s jailed opposition mayor and the chief rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of insulting and threatening a public official and sentenced him to a year and eight months in prison. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is being held in a prison west of Istanbul since March […]

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20 h. ago Aude Gandon Appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies

NEW YORK — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that Aude Gandon has been appointed Chief Digital & Marketing Officer (CDMO), effective August 1, 2025. Ms. Gandon will report directly to Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will join the company’s Executive Team. In this newly created role, […]

Economics

23 h. ago Strong Argument for Cameras in Jet Crash Probes, IATA Chief Says

The installation of cockpit cameras would greatly help aviation safety authorities investigating accidents like the recent fatal Air India crash, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association.

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28 h. ago Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman See No End to AI Demand and Scaling

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son and OpenAI chief Sam Altman see insatiable demand for AI that makes it imperative to keep building ever more computing capacity.

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31 h. ago Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave L.A., some will remain

President Donald Trump’s administration is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities, Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Tuesday. The president ordered the deployment of about 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines in early June to respond to protests against immigration raids […]

Society

33 h. ago Trump unveils new investments in energy and tech at Pennsylvania summit

At an event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump announced a combined $90 billion dollar investment in energy and technology including AI.

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37 h. ago Infrastructure: IMI CIB promotes dialogue in London on the UK’s €846 billion plan

Mauro Micillo, Chief of the IMI CIB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo LONDON, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo hosted the conference “Infrastructure and Growth Opportunities for Europe and the UK: Focus on the UK Infrastructure Strategy” in London, bringing together institutions, companies and investors to discuss […]

Economics

38 h. ago France’s prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy

PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the Allied victory over the Nazis — to save money in next year’s budget. That’s among a raft of spending cuts laid out by Prime Minister Francois […]

Politics

38 h. ago Santander’s Botin Disagrees With Dimon as She Sees ‘Only Upside’ for Europe

Banco Santander SA Executive Chair Ana Botin differs with JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon’s pessimistic outlook on Europe, saying she sees “only upside” for the Continent.

Economics

39 h. ago New platform connects Toronto businesses with verified content creators

We all know social media can boost a local business, but consistently pumping out high-quality content or connecting with influencers who have genuine reach can be both time and budget-consuming. What's a small business to do? Meet Piggie, a new online platform that allows small businesses to connect with local, verified creators and influencers to create authentic social media content, recently launched Toronto!How Piggie worksIn exchange for producing buzz-worthy and hyperlocal social content (posts and videos) for your business, creators will receive a product, service, or experience.These can include things like free meals and products, or invites to new experiences like a spa treatment or gym class.It's really that easy — no cash required or ads needed.Stay in control of who you collaborate with and what content is produced, while also building trust, attracting local customers, and creating honest visibility. For influencers — gain acc...

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