un Yellowknife council weighs in on whether to reprimand councillor for ethics violation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Several Yellowknife city councillors say they're in favour of publicly reprimanding a councillor who violated the code of ethics by trying to get the city to reimburse them for a laptop they misplaced. Full Article News/Canada/North
un Firefighters in rural Yukon say their gear is in desperate state, fire marshal's office underfunded By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:43:03 EST The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says the government of Yukon needs to invest more money in the Yukon Fire Marshal's Office so it can continue to adequately support the territory's fire services. Full Article News/Canada/North
un Montreal dockworkers' union to challenge minister's binding arbitration decision By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:28:12 EST The union representing Montreal dockworkers is planning a legal challenge of the federal labour minister's decision to end lockouts at ports by sending the disputes to binding arbitration. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
un Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:58:34 EST The City of Edmonton is falling short of its greenhouse gas emissions targets, two years after the municipality introduced its first carbon budget. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
un MV Confederation could be back on P.E.I.-N.S. run a few days earlier than expected By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:58:56 EST After several weeks without a ferry crossing the Northumberland Strait between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, one of the service’s beleaguered ships could return to service on Dec. 6, the company says. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
un Charlottetown mayor says Myers can't tell council what to do on future of outreach centre site By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:21:17 EST The mayor of Charlottetown says P.E.I. Housing Minister Steven Myers is trying to usurp his council's power when it comes to a decision about the Community Outreach Centre’s future. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
un Three Rivers councillor feels unjustly targeted by some residents, but won't be bullied into leaving By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:12:17 EST A councillor in Three Rivers, P.E.I., says the vitriol in the town has become so bad that she has trouble sleeping at night, worries what her family will hear on the streets, and can't even go to the grocery store without plotting an exit strategy. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
un No timeline set yet for increase in bottle and can refunds on P.E.I. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:07:52 EST Refunds for recyclable beverage containers will be going up on P.E.I. — it’s just a matter of when, according to the province's new environment minister. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
un RCMP identify man found dead in Red River north of Winnipeg in September By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:37:52 EST Manitoba RCMP have identified the body of a man pulled from the Red River in September as a 29-year-old who was reported missing. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
un Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:21:07 EST As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
un Greater Sudbury city council dismisses integrity commissioner By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:39:12 EST Councillors narrowly voted to terminate David Boghosian’s employment contract with the city after several around the council table expressed dissatisfaction with his reports and investigations. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
un Sudbury college unveils 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to ignite Indigenous connections By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:37 EST Collège Boréal has opened the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion in Sudbury, a new space dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
un Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:45:23 EST Toronto city council approved on Wednesday a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
un NextStar 'full speed ahead' with Windsor EV battery production amid Trump tariff uncertainty By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Windsor, Ont.,'s massive electric vehicle battery plant expects to start producing cells by July — amid uncertainty surrounding possible automotive-related tariffs imposed by the U.S., as threatened by Donald Trump during his election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
un Windsor Regional Hospital fundraiser aims to pay for key hospital equipment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:39:25 EST The foundation that benefits the Windsor Regional Hospital is making an urgent fundraising appeal to buy new patient equipment. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
un Toronto teen charged after man found dead outside Kitchener home in January By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:06:22 EST A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Kitchener home on Jan. 25. Now, police say a Toronto teen has been charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is sought in the case. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
un Fall drought has a sunny side for Ottawa-area farmers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Experts say the region is currently in a drought, but as long as it doesn’t extend much longer, the dry weather is having a balanced impact on local agriculture. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
un Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:03 EST Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
un B.C. community angry over proposed gravel pit mining operation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:54:51 EST In the district of Summerland in the southern Interior, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of neighbours have all banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley. But as Tom Popyk reports, they’re running out of appeals. Full Article
un 'AwarePods' for women are satire, but new poll on safety fears shows why they aren't funny By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:48:39 EST In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod," as the Canadian Women's Foundation dubbed its new campaign, is satire. Full Article News/Canada
un B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:39:30 EST A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
un Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:01:05 +0000 Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
un Deep Democratic bench gets opportunity in political wilderness By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:18:58 -0500 For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers. Full Article Politics
un Gun violence prevention groups to fight Trump's 'concealed carry reciprocity' plan By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:43:04 -0500 As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a nationwide "concealed carry reciprocity" law. Full Article US
un Nittany Ballet unwraps fresh ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14–15 at Eisenhower Auditorium By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:26:03 -0500 Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. Full Article
un Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:53:53 -0500 The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology. Full Article
un Penn State undergraduate Nate Carey named Marshall Scholarship finalist By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:44:15 -0500 Penn State student Nate Carey, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Marshall Scholarship. Full Article
un News24 Business | Prosus unlocks R36bn through Swiggy's India IPO, eyes PayU in 2025 By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 11:56:41 Prosus, the consumer internet behemoth and Naspers subsidiary, says it unlocked $2 billion (about R36 billion) in value after the listing of Indian food delivery giant Swiggy on Wednesday. Full Article
un News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 18:32:45 An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond. Full Article
un News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 18:55:39 South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers. Full Article
un News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 08:57:51 Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down. Full Article
un Did You Know? Sushi Was Not Meant to Be Eaten Initially! Uncover Its Surprising Origins By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:56:32 +0530 The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way. Full Article
un Hrithik Roshan's Sister Sunaina Reveals How She Lost Over 50 Kg And Changed Her Diet Habits By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:41:10 +0530 "I would basically eat everything and anything under the sun that is unhealthy," Sunaina Roshan reveals in her latest social media post. Full Article
un Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launch Date Leaked; Might Land Earlier Than Usual By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:58:02 +0530 Samsung usually launches its latest Galaxy S series phones in late January or February. The South Korean tech giant is yet to reveal a possible date for the launch of the Galaxy S25 lineup, but a newly leaked survey suggests that we may see the phones earlier than usual this time. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January this year. Last year's Galaxy S23 series was unveiled in mid-February. Full Article
un Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which is Better? By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:27:05 +0530 The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are available at a starting price of Rs 1,21,999 and Rs 1,44,900, respectively. Both models offer premium design language and come equipped with the latest hardware. In this comparison, we will discuss both models in depth and recommend which one you should consider. Full Article
un BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:26:11 +0530 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. It is aimed at offering seamless connectivity to users even in the remote and isolated corners of the country. Full Article
un OnePlus Ace 5 Launch Timeline Tipped; Said to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.78-Inch Display By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:53 +0530 OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro have been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. While the BBK-owned brand has yet to share details on the lineup, a new leak claims that the vanilla model will land in China next month. The OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC chipset. Full Article
un Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:26:32 +0530 Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain. Full Article
un Baidu Unveils Xiaodu AI Glasses With 16-Megapixel Ultra-Wide-Angle Camera By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:54:43 +0530 Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly unveiled the Xiaodu AI Glasses on Tuesday. The company introduced the AI-integrated smart glasses in China and it reportedly comes with an AI assistant that can perform several tasks for users. The Xiaodu AI Glasses are said to weigh 45 grams and feature a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a four-microphone array. Full Article
un iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than Chinese Model By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:22:53 +0530 iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery. Full Article
un ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:53:29 +0530 ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extreme temperature variations in space, fostering new technologies and experts in space engineering. Full Article
un NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:29:47 +0530 NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore. Full Article
un 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Ton Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:51:33 +0530 Tilak Varma's fabulous maiden T20I hundred formed the fulcrum of India's narrow 11-run victory over South Africa in the third match in Centurion on Wednesday. Full Article
un "Countries Once Divided...": Afridi's Big Appeal Amid Champions Trophy Row By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:43:07 +0530 India conveyed its stance of not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. Full Article
un Coldplay Announces Fourth Concert In India. Check Out Date, Venue And Ticket Prices By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:13:50 +0530 The band's previous performance in India was in 2016 as part of the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai Full Article
un Janhvi, Khushi, Arjun Kapoor's Fun-Filled Moments From Boney Kapoor's Birthday Celebrations. Pic Courtesy, Orry By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:52:23 +0530 Shanaya Kapoor, Vedang Raina were also a part of the celebrations Full Article
un Karan Arjun Completes 30 Years: Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan Blockbuster To Re-Release On This Date By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:55:55 +0530 Karan Arjun narrates the story of two brothers, murdered by their greedy uncle. Reincarnated, they return to complete their mission of vengeance Full Article
un Arjun Kapoor Recalls He Purchased Shah Rukh Khan's Mohabbatein Tickets In Black: "I Was In Class 8 Or 9..." By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:40:18 +0530 "I remember was when Mohabbatein released, and Chandan ke bahar ticket nahi mil rahi thi," said Arjun Kapoor Full Article
un Priyanka Chopra Shares Pics Of "Magical" Team From Citadel Season 2, Hides Malti Marie's Face Under Emoji By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:49:10 +0530 Priyanka wrote, "This is my magical team of Citadel S2" Full Article
un 10 Most Climate-Vulnerable Countries Got Less Than $1 Year Climate Finance: Report By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:07:34 +0530 As world leaders meet at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, a new report by an international development agency on Thursday said people living in 10 most climate-vulnerable countries received less than $1 a year in climate finance. Full Article