The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression and the starkest sign yet of how the coronavirus pandemic is battering the world's biggest economy.

A First Nations financial organization in the Atlantic region is voicing concern over the exclusion of band-owned, non-taxable businesses in federal financial relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

APPLE could be set to make its biggest new product announcement since the iPhone, with the company believed to be working on a game changer.

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A rare snow leopard captured as it savaged livestock in a remote village in the Indian Himalaya will be sent to a zoo instead of being released, officials said Sunday, triggering outrage from activists. The endangered creature was found on Saturday after it became trapped inside a pen containing sheep and goats in Giu village near the Tibetan border in India's Himachal Pradesh state. "T

SHE’S the Chinese social media star who shot to fame after a cute pic went viral, now an Aussie company is banking on her to boost its baby formula sales.

Rabbits are the millennial pet of choice, and their affection is more valuable now than ever

Certain vitamins, minerals and other supplements can support your immune system as a whole, even though they haven’t been researched for their impact on COVID-19 specifically.

In this time of social isolation, mental health is top of mind. Here’s a guide to video chat, phone and even text therapy in Canada

This versatile treatment can soothe ills ranging from anxiety and phobias to pain and childbirth.

The Duchess of Cambridge has been keeping a secret – there's another baby in her...

The US government on Friday is poised to report the worst set of jobs numbers since record-keeping began in 1948, a snapshot of the devastating damage the coronavirus outbreak has inflicted on the economy.The unemployment rate for...

The number of home loans issued in Australia rose 1.5 per cent in February, but still fell short of forecasts.

Canadians forced to spend days trying to get through on Service Canada's designated phone line to sort out problems with their employment insurance applications are sharing tips through social media and web forums — including a link to an online form that can get an agent to call back within 48 hours.

A firearms rights group is launching a constitutional challenge of the government's ban on 'assault-style' weapons, saying the regulatory change threatens a fundamental charter right.

The Canadian military has stripped bases across the country of their uniformed medical personnel to support long-term care homes in Quebec that have been overrun by COVID-19.

Canada lost almost two million jobs during the month of April, a record high, as the impact of COVID-19 on the economy made itself known.

You don't have to splash the cash to find a good tablet - here's our pick of the best on a budget

As Jada Pinkett Smith suggested, "Grab a tissue!" If you needed a reason to cry happy tears, look no further than the newly released Mother's Day episode of the star's...

Senior media figures have warned of the coronavirus "perfect storm" hitting newspapers, saying the drop in circulation and ad revenue could lead to some outlets disappearing completely.

Balotelli has managed to rub more than a few of his former peers up the wrong way in the past, and it almost boiled over with Chiellini, who was not impressed with the striker's attitude

The first half of 2019 ended on a strong note as the overall software M&A industry maintained its bullish trend. The SaaS M&A market followed suit, as each of the past four quarters surpassed 250 transactions.

Keep on reading: SEG Snapshot: 2Q19 SaaS M&A Update

(MedPage Today) -- Triple therapy -- with methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and sulfasalazine -- is little used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the U.S. today, and clinical outcomes showed less efficacy than regimens combining...

(MedPage Today) -- A "hybrid convergent" surgical-plus-transcatheter procedure was better than endocardial catheter ablation alone for treating refractory atrial fibrillation (Afib) in the CONVERGE randomized trial. Additional ablation of the...

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Millions more coronavirus tests are needed to curb the spread of the virus and guide decisions around safely reopening businesses and schools, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chair of the Senate Health, Education...

Four veteran GOP campaign managers gathered—virtually—to predict an unprecedented race that’s been blindsided by a pandemic and an economic collapse.

The Trump-Biden fight is already underway, and it's totally online. What it's like to spend seven days following their whirlwind all-digital faceoff.

The undefeated Melbourne City missed its supporters in the grandstand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, but the W-League giant is celebrating another championship after beating Sydney FC 1-0 in the season decider.

It was the '80s — the hair was big, life was large, and Aussie Rules were dirty words in Queensland. One man with a lot of cash to splash would change that.

A group of North Melbourne footballers apologises for throwing a party at a Melbourne home last night, with the club saying it was "inappropriate in the current climate".

It's a difficult time for all footy clubs and everyone involved with suspended seasons — but if you're a holder of a club membership who wants a refund, you might be left disappointed.

Supercar engineers are taking their skills from the racetrack to the ICU ward by creating a ventilator prototype to help during the coronavirus crisis.

Up to 15 former Wallabies captains unite to raise questions about the leadership of the current administration, with some predicting new management within a fortnight.

It would be a short-sighted and costly move for Australia's sporting bodies to abandon women's leagues to help them cope with the financial fallout caused by coronavirus, writes Richard Hinds.

The coronavirus shutdown has already had a big impact on the AFL — but could the effects spill over into the way the game is played in future?

You might forgive the ARLC chairman his belligerence if the cost of careless statements and premature season recommencement dates could not now literally be measured in human lives, writes Richard Hinds.

When Georgie Rowe hopped on her indoor rowing machine, she had no intention of breaking a world record. But she has just overtaken an Olympic gold medallist.

The NRL has a number of crucial questions it must answer if it wants to restart its premiership season on May 28 as planned following the coronavirus-forced suspension of the competition, writes David Mark.

When he went surfing with his old school buddy Nat Fyfe in Margaret River last week, Kookaburras co-captain Aran Zalewski had no idea he'd be thrust into the media spotlight — and it has made him appreciate his anonymity.

Australia's elite sportspeople wronged by dud selection calls or dodgy doping violations are set to chase justice in a new legal arena.

The rugby league immortal defends Todd Greenberg, who has fallen on his sword, calling on the league to share the blame for the poor financial state it finds itself in during the coronavirus pandemic.

NRL clubs will be able to resume training from May 4 as the competition charges towards its planned restart three weeks later.

Flattering comparisons with other leading sports officials have also helped elevate the ARL chairman's current status as the can-do man of Australian sport, but as Richard Hinds asks, is he about to make a huge mistake?

Victoria Police suspends an officer over an "unlawful and criminal" privacy breach after images were released of former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley in custody inside a police station.

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has reportedly appealed against his eight-year suspension for doping — it is the three-time Olympic champion's last hope to remain eligible for a fourth Games in Tokyo.

The NRL ticks another box ahead of its planned restart later this month, as the players officially sign off on a new pay agreement ahead of a return to training this week.

Cycling's governing body responds to the coronavirus pandemic, announcing a jam-packed 100-day schedule with a string of major races — including two Grand Tours — in October alone.

It is one of south-west Victoria's biggest money-spinning events, attracting thousands of partying racegoers — but the local economy came in last when this year's May Racing Carnival ran with no spectators.

With coronavirus putting a pause on the AFL season, Melbourne's Marty Hore and Collingwood's Flynn Appleby return to their family dairy farms.

Rapman moves from YouTube to feature films with "Blue Story," a tale of two South-East London friends living in different neighborhoods torn apart by gang violence.

"Blue Story," the feature filmmaking debut from Rapman, faced many obstacles on its way to reaching U.S. screens and being a U.S. hit.