Air Quality Alert Apps See Spike in Usage As Canada Wildfires Burn
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Thousands told to evacuate due to British Columbia, Canada wildfire
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Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
Canadian authorities are urging all remaining residents in the northeastern part of the province of British Columbia to leave immediately, despite improving weather conditions, after thousands have already been evacuated due to a fast-growing ...ABC News - World -
Whistleblower from Boeing supplier discusses quality concerns
Santiago Paredes, a former quality manager for Spirit AeroSystems, speaks publicly for the first time about concerns over the key Boeing supplier. Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems builds the bulk of the Boeing 737 Max.CBS News - Top stories -
Binance Fined $4.4 Million in Canada
The nation's anti-money laundering agency penalized the crypto exchange, which was shut down in Canada last year.Inc. - Business - Canada -
From Ancient Charcoal, Hints of Wildfires to Come
By digging into the geologic record, scientists are learning how wildfires shaped — and were shaped by — climate change long ago.The New York Times - World -
Thousands evacuated due to British Columbia wildfire
Fort McMurray residents in neighbouring Alberta, Canada are also under an evacuation alert due to a blaze.BBC News - Top stories -
Will Oldham on Steve Albini: ‘He elevated the quality of the human experience’
The artist known as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy met the late musician as a 15-year-old fan, and became a creative partner and friend. He explains why Albini’s idealism is more needed than ever. I met Steve Albini in 1985, when I was 15 years old. Me and ...The Guardian - World -
'My drink was spiked - now I have a brain injury'
Simone White is still struggling to walk or talk after the suspected spiking in a city centre bar.BBC News - Top stories -
McConnell and GOP give Netanyahu backup as aid tension spikes
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German defence minister proposes cooperation with Canada in Arctic
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Northern lights illuminate skies in US and Canada – in pictures
Rare sightings of aurora borealis in North America as atmospheric phenomenon fills overnight skies from California to Ontario Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
8 Best Online Photo Printing Services (2024): Tips, Print Quality, and More
Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.Wired - Tech -
Private Equity, Business Groups Rip Canada’s Capital-Gains Tax Hike
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Former NFL player Buster Skrine on the run from police in Canada
Police in Canada are searching for former NFL player Buster Skrine, who stands accused of skipping bail on bank fraud charges.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
India says Canada has offered no evidence it was involved in death of Sikh separatist
Comments come after three Indian nationals were charged for their alleged role in assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India says that Canada has shared no evidence to back up its allegation that the Indian government was involved ...The Guardian - World - India -
Canada Seeks Ruling on Mandatory Shipments During Potential Railroad Strike
Canada’s Liberal government is asking the federal labor-relations board to review whether the country’s two main railroads must continue to transport certain goods in the event of a possible strike later this month.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office
After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.The New York Times - World -
‘We can’t tackle drink-spiking alone’: Met teams up with London venues amid increasing reports
Police are working with nightclubs to combat the crime, raise awareness among clubbers and improve victim support. The bank of video screens looks like something straight out of a spy movie. Inside a secure room, dozens of images show footage of ...The Guardian - World -
No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
Hawaii health officials say testing on west Maui residents shows no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer’s wildfiresABC News - Health -
Hawaii's governor says most residents displaced by wildfire now have long-term housing
Nine months after a deadly wildfire burned Lahaina, Hawaii, to the ground, the number of people living in hotels and other short-term housing has been reduced by 80%, Gov.NBC News - Top stories -
My property-tax bill spiked 40%. I fought the city — and won. Can I get tax write-offs for my time and costs?
Mad about your property taxes? Join the club.MarketWatch - Business -
A campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president
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A campaign ad by a South African party showing a burning flag is called treason by the president
A campaign video for South Africa’s opposition party showing the country's flag in flames has stoked tensions and led to accusations of treasonABC News - World -
A fire burns down almost an entire shopping center housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw
A fire broke out on Sunday morning in a vast shopping center housing 1,400 shops and service outlets in the Bialoleka district in Poland’s capitalABC News - World -
A fire burns down almost an entire shopping center housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw
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India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader
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Many People Do Not Like the New Sonos App
Plus: Apple crushes artistic dreams, Comcast introduces low-cost internet plans, and Black Twitter will always be Black Twitter.Wired - Tech -
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do?
“When I finally learned I’d been scammed, it took me a decade to pull my money out of the various annuities little by little, year by year.”MarketWatch - Business -
Faulty insulin pump app led to hundreds of injuries, prompting recall
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.CBS News - Top stories -
Is Hinge a good dating app? We tried it and found out
Hinge is one of the most popular dating apps, so we signed up. Read our review to find out if you should too.CBS News - Top stories -
3 Best Smart Scales (2024): Luxe, Budget, and All App-Connected
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.Wired - Tech -
We tried Cuisinart’s new air fryer
I tested Cuisinart’s sleek air fryer toaster oven for two weeks. Here is my honest review of how the appliance held up.NBC News - Top stories -
The smuggling trail keeping Russian passenger jets in the air
Sanctions have caused imports of spare parts to collapse. But airlines have found new ways to get components into the countryFinancial Times - World - Russia