de 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
de Town, N.W.T. gov't side with Imperial Oil while Indigenous governments push for environmental assessment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:23:23 EST In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment. Full Article News/Canada/North
de Brush cutters describe exploitative work conditions by Hydro-Québec subcontractors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Radio-Canada spoke with 15 brush cutters who worked for two Hydro-Québec subcontractors this summer, finding the companies failed to meet basic standards for health, safety, transportation and accommodation. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
de 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
de Nantes, Que., withdraws from Lac-Mégantic rail bypass talks with federal government By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:59:31 EST Elected officials of Nantes, Que., are putting an end to talks with the federal government about the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, citing a lack of communication about the file. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
de I am a product of a strong ESL program. As a teacher, I wish more students had access to it By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST After moving to Canada, Aldona Dziedziejko credited her ESL program for planting a love of English in her and her bright future. As a teacher, she wishes more students had access to the same opportunities as her. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
de 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
de 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
de Woman also charged with 2nd-degree murder in August North End shooting By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:17:13 EST A 28-year-old woman from Winnipeg is now the third person charged in a shooting on a summer night at a home in the city's North End. Raine Jannelle Dakota Gauthier has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colin Bernardin Hebert. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
de 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
de Northern Ontario man and woman arrested following a 3-month-old baby's death By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:12:07 EST Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people from the northern Ontario community of King Kirkland in the death of a three-month-old infant in September 2022. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
de 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
de Ontario police associations call for federal bail reform By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:31:27 EST Three Ontario police associations released a statement Wednesday calling on the federal government to implement stricter bail policies, after Toronto police officers were caught in a gunfight between two groups in the city's west end Monday night while conducting a bail compliance check. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
de 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
de 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
de 2nd man charged with murder in connection with August homicide in Saskatoon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:50:06 EST A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 15 death of Jordan Lee Morin. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
de Saskatoon Loraas truck driver hears noise, finds man inside compacted recycling By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:47:14 EST A Saskatoon Loraas recycling truck driver got a shock on Monday when he heard noise coming from the back of his truck and found a man inside. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
de Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:33:02 EST The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
de iPad is still Apple's second biggest device despite long term decline By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:09:07 +0000 A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.iPad Air 2024While the iPad dominates the US market, overall it's sales have been declining, and the latest models reportedly failed to reverse that trend. Nonetheness, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) says in a new report, that iPad sales are chiefly stable.Apple does not release detailed sales data, so information such as CIRP's has to come from surveys. CIRP also does not give actual sales figures though, so its use solely of percentages is only illustrative of the differences between the iPad models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
de M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:31:15 +0000 Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just years before that impressed but didn't deliver, the little box brought Apple power to a small desktop package, and I was enthused.And since then, I've had one in service 24/7 constantly. Even now with a Mac Studio on my desk, there's one upstairs in use with a family member, one in the other room silently humming away acting as my network attached storage and test platform, and a few more on my shelf that I've hoarded over the years, just waiting for an application. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
de Eligibility of Basis Trade at Index Close (“BTIC”) for Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Duration-Hedged Index Futures By www.cmegroup.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:46:00 -0600 Full Article Interest Rates SER
de 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
de Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke' By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:22:07 -0500 ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term. Full Article Politics
de Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:27 -0500 Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence. Full Article Politics
de Trump's defense secretary pick once slammed him for 'shallowness' on foreign policy By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:46:05 -0500 Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016. Full Article US
de Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:25:56 -0500 Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House. Full Article Politics
de Justice Department officials react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:41:48 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department. Full Article Politics
de Penn State Altoona professors edit new Northern Appalachia literary field guide By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:49:26 -0500 Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press. Full Article
de 2024 Transgender Day of Remembrance event to be held on Nov. 15 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will hold its annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil on Friday, Nov. 15, honoring the trans lives lost this year to violence. Full Article
de 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
de 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
de Penn State professor lauded for contributions to international health By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:25:33 -0500 Stephen Kodish, associate professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences at Penn State, received the Mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Public Health Association. Full Article
de Liberal Arts student builds skills as ROTC cadet and entrepreneur By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:43:41 -0500 Criminology student David Hayes has excelled as an ROTC cadet and emerging entrepreneur since arriving at Penn State, using the leadership skills gained in ROTC alongside the knowledge from his liberal arts courses to drive his success. Full Article
de 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
de Emeritus faculty member to discuss federal study on long freight trains. Nov. 20 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:04:10 -0500 Peter Swan, associate professor emeritus of supply chain management at Penn State Harrisburg, will hold a presentation on Nov. 20 to discuss the findings of a Transportation Research Board study he helped compile on the impacts of long freight trains. Full Article
de News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 12:36:06 A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee. Full Article
de News24 Business | Virgin Active owner Brait gets investee boost, but NAV halves after hefty shareholder lift By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 13:02:03 Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership. Full Article
de News24 Business | Suspended Lotteries company secretary loses again in court By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 15:23:26 Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them. Full Article
de News24 Business | Emira still avoiding new SA deals as it eyes massive Polish payday By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 17:54:11 Emira Property Fund's partnership with Poland-focused DL Invest Group includes redemption clauses that could yield it up to R4.2 billion in five years, more than 70% of Emira's current market value on the JSE. Full Article
de 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
de News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 07:00:14 Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year. Full Article
de Chor Bizarre Is Back! A Look Inside The Iconic Restaurant That's Stolen Delhi's Heart Again By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:50:35 +0530 Eclectic interiors, bold cocktails, and flavours that pack a punch - Chor Bizarre has reopened, and it's better than ever. Full Article
de Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:34:21 +0530 Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary Full Article
de Waack Girls OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Prime Video's Latest Drama Series By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:37:22 +0530 Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances. Full Article
de SpaceX Plans To Develop 'Marslink' Network To Provide Internet On Mars By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:42:07 +0530 SpaceX has introduced a Marslink concept, a satellite-based communication network around Mars, to support interplanetary data exchange for future Mars missions. NASA reviewed this and other proposals, including Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital tug and Lockheed Martin's MAVEN-based network. The Marslink network would build on SpaceX’s Starlink technology, currently providing internet connectivity on Earth. NASA aims to enhance Mars exploration through partnerships, with both commercial innovations and its laser-based communication system for deep-space data transfer. Full Article
de Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:49:06 +0530 India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration efforts, enhancing capabilities in satellite standardisation for lunar missions. With this launch, India and Japan strengthen their cooperation in space research, marking a significant step toward future lunar exploration and the advancement of technology in low-gravity environments. Full Article
de iQOO Neo 10 Series Alleged Schematics Show Design, Tipped to Get 6.78-Inch Display By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:19:57 +0530 iQOO Neo 10 series is confirmed to debut in China soon as a follow-up to last year's Neo 9 family. We have heard multiple rumours regarding the processor and fast charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10 Pro. A newly leaked schematics offer us a good look at their design. The leak also reveals the display details of the iQOO Neo 10 lineup. Full Article
de 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
de Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Said to Offer 20 Percent Performance Jump Despite Change in Development Plans By www.gadgets360.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:03 +0530 Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans. Full Article
de 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