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Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

Highlights of Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024-25 budget

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the province’s 2024-25 budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: - Projected GDP is $33.2 billion, which is a five per cent increase from $31.
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars

SEATTLE (AP) — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple , accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices arti
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The General Assembly approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence Thursday, giving global support to an international effort to ensure the powerful new technology benefits all nations, respects human r
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.
Music Review: Waxahatchee's alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

Music Review: Waxahatchee's alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’

The indie artist Waxahatchee , known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making a point to underscore that their musical legacy is in harmony with their philanthropy, especiall
'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” George Miller's eagerly awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road, ” will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada ranks last in primary health care access among 10 wealthy countries: report

Canada ranked last in access to primary health care in a survey of 10 high-income countries released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information on Thursday.
Businesses worried about ESG fraud as stakeholder pressure mounts: KPMG poll

Businesses worried about ESG fraud as stakeholder pressure mounts: KPMG poll

TORONTO — Businesses are increasingly concerned about ESG fraud, which is when a company's environmental, social and governance efforts or data are exaggerated, embellished or distorted.