When the Covid pandemic hit, factories in China shut down and global shipping traffic slowed. Within a matter of a few weeks, products began disappearing from U.S. store shelves and American firms…
Month: May 2025
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps but remains at healthy levels
U.S. applications for jobless benefits jumped to their highest level in two months, but layoffs remain in a historically healthy range despite increasing fears of a tariff-induced economic slowdown. Source link
How Google’s Antitrust Case Could Upend the A.I. Race
A federal judge issued a landmark ruling last year, saying that Google had become a monopolist in internet search. But in a hearing that began last week to figure out how to…
Als sign three, including receiver Daniel Arias; release OL Theo Grant
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday the signing of wide receiver Daniel Arias, offensive tackles Travon Taylor and Vincent Munlin. The three Americans are under contract through the 2026 season….
With 24 Sussex still sitting in a sorry state, Carney to move into Rideau Cottage
Politics·New With 24 Sussex Drive still largely uninhabitable, Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon take up official residence at Rideau Cottage, according to the Privy Council Office. The official residence of the…
Defense Secretary Hegseth orders total transformation, consolidation of Army
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a comprehensive transformation of the Army. Source link
100 Days of Trump Style
Amid the chaos of President Trump’s first 100 days — norms upended, tariffs levied and tariffs paused, confrontations in the courts — one thing has remained consistent. Dependable even. The administration’s look,…
Stamps sign linebacker Alex Howard, receiver Joseph Ngata
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders announced on Thursday have signed a pair of Americans – linebacker Alex Howard and receiver Joseph Ngata. Howard concluded his college career in 2024 by playing 13…
State Department employee stole $650,000 by writing checks to herself
A State Department employee managed to steal more than $650,000 over two years by using her access to a government checkbook account to write herself 60 checks. Source link
Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety
Jeju Air Flight 2216 did not have to end in such a catastrophe. Early on Dec. 29, a clear Sunday morning, the Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing on its belly at…