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MIT study finds children more vulnerable to cancer-causing chemical in water

A new study from MIT indicates that a cancer-causing chemical found in some medications and in drinking water contaminated by industrial activity may pose a much greater risk to children…

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Carney, Champagne and other front benchers fan out to tout latest fiscal update

What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day. A day after joining his Liberal caucus colleagues in applauding Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne…

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Automatic tax filing will need more work

In this country, in contrast, both levels of governments have layered the system with credits supporting social and economic objectives: child care, medical expenses, disability supports, care-giving, moving costs, tuition,…

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Ottawa tables fiscal update boosted by surging oil prices, while industry maintains cautious approach

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review…

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The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section

When a new administration moves to Washington, DC, there are always changes in policy priorities and personnel. Alex, a lawyer in the Department of Justice’s Voting Section, had survived Donald…

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Jennifer Aniston Swapped Trainers for a ’90s Pair of Flip-Flops

As the first real stretch of summer sunshine settles in, Jennifer Aniston has officially swapped out her signature white trainers for a warm-weather staple she’s relied on for decades: a…

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Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU | News

To many Ukrainians and Europeans, the European Union’s unlocking of a 90bn-euro ($105bn) loan to Ukraine on April 23 was a bittersweet victory because it came with a multibillion-dollar gift…

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US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked | US supreme court

The supreme court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians, under…

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Interest rates set to hold at Powell’s final Fed meeting as chair

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday, at what is likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as the leader of the world’s most…

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What’s next for Trail Blazers after playoff elimination? That’s up to Tom Dundon

The Portland Trail Blazers are about as well-positioned for long-term success as they’ve been since they lost the 2019 Western Conference finals. There’s clarity at the top of the roster:…

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Nintendo and Illumination set a mysterious new animated “event film” for April 2028

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a massive success in spite of its so-so critical reception, and the live-action Legend of Zelda adaptation is making good progress. But if…

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Volvo Cars’ Q1 profit falls less than expected, says the US worse than expected

(Corrects to remove Reuters instrument code for Geely Holding in paragraph 2) By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM, April 29 (Reuters) – Sweden-based Volvo Cars reported on Wednesday a smaller-than-expected fall in…

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The clear and present danger to universities is from within

The call for greater autonomy and self-reflection may also overlook the external interests that must be accommodated. Governments, naturally, expect their universities to embody the best traditions of academic freedom…

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A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare disease

A medication that has been around for decades and used to treat several conditions, including a chronic parasitic infection, is now emerging as a potential option for patients with a…

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Lovable launches its vibe-coding app on iOS and Android

Apple’s recent crackdown on vibe-coding apps hasn’t held up Lovable’s launch of its no-code AI app builder, which is now available as a mobile app on Apple’s and Google’s app…

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New Miami Airport: Second Hub Plans Move Forward Despite MIA’s $9B Overhaul

With its primary airport running out of room, the city of Miami could receive a second airport under new plans by Miami-Dade County officials. In a “State of the Ports”…

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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons

A company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two…

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Lloyds takes £151m hit from Iran war as it forecasts rise in UK unemployment | Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds has warned that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict could cost it £151m amid rising unemployment and inflation and a slowdown in the housing market. The FTSE…

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