ECB Cuts Deposit Rate to 2%, Signals End of Easing Cycle Is Near
ECB trims deposit rate to 2%, its eighth cut in a year, hints just one more may follow as inflation cools and tracker borrowers pocket savings.
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Record Launch Demand for Nintendo Switch 2 Signals $200 B Game Market Surge
Switch 2 launch sparks global sell-outs and could lift 2025 console revenue to $16.5 billion, cementing Nintendo’s post-pandemic comeback.
Procter & Gamble to Lay Off 7,000 Workers Amid Tariffs and Slowing Consumer Spending
The consumer goods giant is launching a global restructuring plan as rising costs and economic uncertainty hit demand. The company, which owns major household brands like Tide, Pampers, and Gillette, said tariff-related expenses—have pushed it to rethink product sourcing, pricing, and market presence.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Show Returns for Season 2—Here’s What We Know
Netflix is bringing back America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for Season 2 this summer. From retirements to fresh drama, here’s everything we know.
Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI and Data Center Campus
The tech giant’s new campus in Richmond County promises to create at least 500 jobs, boost infrastructure, and turn the rural region into a growing hub for AI and cloud computing.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Covers One-Third of U.S., Triggers Air Quality Alerts
Smoke from 200+ Canadian wildfires now blankets a third of the U.S., spiking air-quality alerts across New England, NYC and the Midwest.
Bank of Canada Holds Benchmark Rate at 2.75% as Tariff Risks Loom
BoC freezes rate at 2.75% amid tariff turmoil and volatile inflation, leaving July’s call wide open as economists debate recession risks.
SEO Optimization as a Key Factor in Business Marketing Growth
Businesses today need visibility. SEO optimization is a key strategy that enhances a brand’s online presence by improving its search engine rankings. By aligning website content with what users are actively searching for, SEO drives targeted, organic traffic and builds credibility. Unlike paid advertising, SEO offers long-term value, helping businesses reach potential customers consistently. As digital platforms grow more crowded, SEO remains a crucial tool for any company aiming to achieve sustained marketing success and measurable growth.
Trump Slaps 50 % Tariffs on Canadian Steel & Aluminum—Ottawa Plots Retaliation
U.S. doubles metals tariffs to 50 %. Ottawa fumes, industry panics, negotiators scramble for a deal before layoffs hit Canada’s steel heartland.
Recognition Is Recruiting: Turning Workplace Culture into a Talent Magnet
Your best employees don't just stay because of salary—they stay because they feel valued. That same feeling of appreciation becomes your secret weapon for attracting top talent when you know how to showcase it effectively. Recognition culture isn't just an internal HR initiative anymore; it's become one of the most authentic and powerful recruiting tools companies can leverage to stand out in competitive talent markets.
Everything You Need to Know About Ringless Voicemail
Ringless voicemail represents a significant shift in how businesses communicate with customers and prospective clients. It offers an efficient, discreet, and non-disruptive way to deliver recorded voice messages directly to voicemail inboxes without triggering a traditional phone call. This method has gained traction across marketing, customer service, and debt collection sectors due to its low cost and high delivery rate.
How To Set Financial Milestones For R&D Projects
Research and development projects greatly influence innovation, improve the way work is done and help an industry compete. Nonetheless, because R&D projects can be unpredictable, without good financial planning, a business may end up spending more than planned or missing out on significant chances that require funding. Putting financial goals in place lets you monitor your advancement, stay in control and make certain each phase of your development project builds up the business in the long run.
Edmonton is Ready as Oilers Kick Off Stanley Cup Final Rematch with Panthers
Edmonton is absolutely buzzing as the Oilers get ready to host the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. It’s the rematch fans have been waiting for since last year’s heartbreak, and this time, the Oilers have home ice to kick things off. You can feel the energy in the city—it’s loud, it’s hopeful, and it’s long overdue.
How to Kick-start Your Career with a Support Technician Certificate
Breaking into IT can look tough, yet it's easier than most people think. A computer support technician certificate or desktop support technician training shows employers you have real, job-ready skills. Demand for entry-level tech help keeps climbing, so the sooner you act, the sooner you work in a fast-growing field.
Meta Strikes 20-Year Deal with Illinois Nuclear Plant to Power AI Push
Meta has inked its first nuclear energy agreement, signing a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to help keep the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois running. The move comes as tech giants scramble to secure long-term power for data centers and AI operations amid rising energy demands.
Hudson’s Bay to Lay Off Over 8,300 Employees as Stores Shut Down
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retailer, is laying off more than 8,300 employees by June 1 as it permanently closes all 96 of its stores. The move comes after the company filed for creditor protection in March and failed to secure financing to restructure.
Toronto’s Humber River Hospital Sues Builder for $100M Over Uneven Floors, Safety Risks
Humber River Hospital is suing the consortium behind its construction for $100 million, claiming sloppy design and construction have left large sections of the hospital with uneven, deteriorating floors — and it's now creating serious safety and operational challenges.
Canada’s Economy Grows 2.2% in Q1, But Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Canada’s economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.2% in the first quarter—on the surface, a solid rebound. But dig a little deeper and the momentum looks shaky. The jump was largely fueled by a surge in exports, likely driven by businesses trying to ship goods ahead of new tariff rules.
Trump Celebrates U.S. Steel Deal, But Details Still in the Air
At a rally in Pennsylvania, President Trump announced what he’s calling a major victory for American manufacturing: a new deal that would allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel—without giving up American control.
Gen Z and Newcomers Drive $2.5 T Debt Surge, TransUnion Warns of Rising Delinquencies
Canada’s debt tops $2.5 T; Gen Z and newcomers boost balances 31 %, delinquencies hit 2.7 %—TransUnion urges lenders to rethink risk.
Macron Warns Israel of Sanctions as Gaza Hunger Deepens
Macron says Gaza blockade “untenable,” warns Israel of possible sanctions and renews push for conditional Palestinian statehood.
Ontario Bill Would Let Education Minister Seize Control of Troubled School Boards
Ontario bill lets province seize school boards, mandates police-in-schools programs, and posts trustee expenses—critics say underfunding is the real issue.
Chinese Automaker Jetour Claims No. 1 Spot in Gulf Region with T-Series Off-Road SUVs
Jetour sells 20k SUVs Jan-Apr, tops Chinese brands in Middle East; T-Series, localised engineering and beefed-up service drive record surge.
Appeals Court Restores Trump Tariffs, Deepening Global Trade Uncertainty
Appeals court restores Trump’s global tariffs, keeping importers on the hook and pushing the legal fight toward the Supreme Court.
Japan Orders Google to Stop Anticompetitive App Bundling Practices
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws by pressuring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search engine and Chrome browser on Android devices.
Putin’s War Intensifies While Trump Pursues Multiple Peace Tracks
Russia’s missile strike on Sumy magnifies stalled U.S. diplomacy as the Kremlin escalates on the battlefield, testing Trump’s push for a negotiated peace.
Katy Perry and All-Female Blue Origin Crew Return Safely from Space
Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, and an all-female Blue Origin crew soar past the Kármán line, marking a triumphant return to Earth and a milestone for women in space.
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast to $3,700 Amid Economic Turmoil
Goldman Sachs has once again raised its year-end gold price forecast, now targeting $3,700 per ounce, citing growing economic uncertainty and rising global demand for safe-haven assets.
Pfizer Abandons Obesity Pill After Liver Injury Case, Viking Therapeutics Stock Surges
Pfizer has officially ended the development of its experimental weight-loss pill, danuglipron, after a patient developed a potential drug-induced liver injury, marking the third major setback in the company’s obesity drug efforts.
UBC Opens Canada’s First Purpose-Built Biomedical Engineering Facility
The University of British Columbia has officially opened the Gordon B. Shrum Building, a $139.4 million, state-of-the-art facility that now houses Canada’s first purpose-built School of Biomedical Engineering.
GM Ingersoll Shuts Down Amid Soft Demand, Hundreds Face Layoffs
GM’s CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario pauses production till fall, leaving hundreds jobless in a move linked to low demand for its electric delivery vans.
China Slaps 125% Tariff on U.S. Goods, Raising Global Trade Tensions
China responds to Trump’s 145% tariff with 125% duties on U.S. goods, intensifying the trade standoff and rattling markets worldwide.
Prada Acquires Versace for $1.4 Billion Despite Tariff Turmoil
In a bold move signaling a major shift in strategy, Prada has sealed a $1.38 billion deal to acquire fellow Italian fashion icon Versace from Capri Holdings, even as global markets reel from U.S. tariff shocks.
OpenAI Countersues Musk, Alleging ‘Harassment’ and “Sham Bid”
OpenAI battles Elon Musk in court, alleging harassment and “sham” takeover bids as the ChatGPT creator defends its for-profit transition and soaring valuation.
Helicopter Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six Including Spanish Tourist Family
A tragic helicopter crash over New York City has claimed six lives, including a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot, after the aircraft broke apart midair and plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon.
Dow Surges 2,000 Points After Surprise Tariff Pause Announcement by Trump
Trump slaps 125% tariffs on China, then issues a 90-day pause for other nations, spurring a sudden market rally and setting off high-stakes trade talks.
China Ups Retaliatory Tariffs to 84%, Shaking Global Markets Yet Again
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84% in retaliation, rattling stocks and sparking fresh fears that global trade tensions could tip economies into chaos.
RFK Jr. to Urge CDC to End National Fluoride Recommendation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to advise the CDC to stop recommending the fluoridation of public drinking water nationwide. The move, revealed during a press conference in Utah, marks a major shift in federal health policy and comes as the Environmental Protection Agency begins reviewing new scientific data on potential fluoride-related health risks.
IKEA Launches Its Largest STOCKHOLM Collection Yet—Debuting April 10 in Canada
IKEA Canada has officially announced the launch of its biggest STOCKHOLM collection to date, arriving in stores and online starting April 10, 2025. The STOCKHOLM 2025 line includes 96 carefully designed pieces across furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor.
Meta Unveils Llama 4 Herd: The Next Leap in Multimodal AI
Meta’s Llama 4 series redefines multimodal AI with MoE architecture, huge context windows, and open access—paving the way for the next wave of innovation.
Global Markets Enter Third Day of Heavy Losses
Markets worldwide plunge for a third consecutive day, sparked by weak economic forecasts, falling oil prices, and the effects of new U.S. import tariffs.
Amazon’s Surprise TikTok Bid: A Last-Minute Play for the Video Sensation
Amazon tries to snap up TikTok’s U.S. operations before the April deadline, igniting fresh debate on the app’s fate and fueling last-minute bidding chaos.
China Slaps New 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods, Raising Trade War Stakes
China announced a fresh wave of tariffs totaling 34% on U.S. goods, marking the most severe escalation yet in an intensifying trade conflict with President Donald Trump.
U.S. Surprises with 228K New Jobs, Topping All Expectations
U.S. employers add 228K jobs in March, surprising economists as unemployment ticks up slightly, signaling a growing labor force and cautious optimism.
‘Minecraft Movie’ Rakes in $10.55M in Previews, Aims for $70M+ Opening
The highly anticipated “Minecraft Movie” kicked off its theatrical run by earning $10.55 million in Thursday previews, with domestic box office projections ranging from $65 million to as high as $90 million for the weekend. Internationally, Warner Bros. estimates a haul of at least $65 million, putting the worldwide debut at potentially $135 million to $150 million.
Ontario’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase from $17.20 to $17.60 on October 1
Starting October 1, Ontario’s new minimum wage of $17.60 will go into effect, representing a modest increase of $0.40 from the current $17.20 rate. Although the margin seems small, workers earning minimum wage and clocking 40 hours a week stand to gain up to an additional $835 per year.
S&P 500 Slides 4% in Biggest Drop Since 2022
Dow crashes 1,500+ points, S&P 500 down 4%. Economic worries deepen as new tariffs fan recession fears and push investors toward safety.
Glen Powell Clues at Sydney Sweeney Romance
Glen Powell recently addressed swirling rumors linking him and his “Anyone but You” co-star, Sydney Sweeney, after she attended his sister’s wedding in Dallas, Texas. Rumors about the two intensified in 2023 during the press tour for “Anyone but You,” when fans noticed their playful chemistry.
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