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What migration of primary listings says about capital markets

There is a growing share of Canadian savings that is now flowing through index-based vehicles, such as exchange-traded funds, and this is shaping how capital is allocated. These vehicles do…

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‘We need more answers’: Rally for N.S. missing kids 1 year after disappearance

A Nova Scotia community is gathering Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of two young siblings in an effort to show that Lilly and Jack Sullivan are…

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What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?

The Spirit Airlines shutdown will ripple through commercial aviation, likely raising higher fares as the budget carrier exits the market, industry experts said.  “Any time you have a reduction in capacity…

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Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam | Energy News

Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says…

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King Charles III cracks some jokes, and a congressional map gets thrown out: The news quiz

James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles. Test your knowledge of the week in…

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2027 Iowa football DL recruit commits to Big Ten rival

Despite Iowa football showing interest in his recruitment, three-star 2027 defensive lineman David Hill announced on Friday that he has committed to Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder out of Homewood-Flossmoor High…

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An Editor’s Picks: The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers

You may be familiar with the various memes detailing the fact that once you reach middle age, you’re automatically sorted, Harry Potter hat–style, into one of a handful of hobbies,…

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‘Something Has to Give’: DHL CEO Sounds Alarm on Daily Oil Shortfall

DHL Group reaffirmed its full-year guidance on what the company called a “limited” impact from the Middle East conflict in the first quarter. The logistics giant still anticipates an operating…

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Rehn Says Fast ECB Action Needed If Second-Round Inflation Seen

(Bloomberg) — European Central Bank Governing Council Member Olli Rehn said it’s “clear” that monetary policy must react fast to any signs of inflation becoming entrenched in the economy through…

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The Oscars bans generative AI in acting and writing categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—probably better known to the world as the Oscars folks—have drawn a firm line in the sand against the use of generative AI,…

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Sri Lanka police arrest 22 Buddhist monks after 110kg of cannabis found in luggage | Sri Lanka

Twenty-two Buddhist monks are in Sri Lankan police custody after customs officials found 110kg of high-grade cannabis concealed in their luggage, the largest ever drug bust at Colombo’s main international…

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Some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews | Politics

Some pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish ­community was greater than it has…

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How Tom Steyer’s unexpected alliance with progressives vaulted him into the top tier of California’s governor race

When the Bernie Sanders-aligned Our Revolution endorsed Tom Steyer in the unwieldy California governor’s race, the irony of a progressive group founded on an anti-billionaire ethos backing a multibillionaire wasn’t…

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Microsoft’s Xbox Mode Starts Making Its Way To Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft has started rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 devices, including laptops, desktop PCs and tablets, just like it promised in March. The…

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A sad ending: Spirit’s bright yellow planes grounded for good

Spirit Airlines is no more. The budget carrier said early Saturday that it would cease all service immediately after running out of cash amid a surge in fuel costs and…

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What a modest town hall explains about rural America’s political gap

WASCO, Oregon — Steve Radcliffe knew, as he backed a Subaru hatchback up to the old Wasco Grade School, that his event might not draw even a single participant. The…

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Alex Zanardi: Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion dies aged 59

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. The Italian had both his legs amputated after a motor racing accident in 2001…

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Trump Says Prefers Not to Strike Iran Even as Frustration Mounts

(Bloomberg) — US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Iranian negotiations but stopped short of threatening to end the brittle ceasefire between the countries and order fresh airstrikes. Read More…

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