Why Asylum Seekers Are Choosing Canada in Record Numbers
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Home Office sends ‘third country’ removal notices to dozens of British asylum seekers
Covering letter sent to migrants previously targeted with removal to Rwanda creates impression they would not be sent to African nationFinancial Times - World -
Record numbers of migrants cross Channel in 2024
The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record high.BBC News - Top stories -
The Papers: 'Heartbreak bridge' and church 'asylum fiasco'
Wednesday's papers cover the Baltimore bridge and criticism of the Clapham chemical attacker's asylum.BBC News - Top stories -
Why some top Canadian prospects are choosing college over juniors
More high-end players, including presumed No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini, are opting for college life.ESPN - Sports -
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
Cocoa has more than tripled in cost over the past year and is up 129% in 2024.CNBC - Business -
'Equipment for women is always number two'
BBC Sport speaks to elite sportswomen about the physical and mental impact of not being able to find women-appropriate equipment and kit.BBC News - Top stories -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds
U.S. monthly jobs data return to the spotlight as investors expect the Federal Reserve will lower rates over coming months, while in Europe investors will focus on German inflation figures.The Wall Street Journal - World -
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years
The sentence for crimes connected to the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange caps the meteoric rise and fall of the onetime crypto king.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
WSJ Letter Writers for Congress?
In appreciation of the everyday people from across the country who can succinctly summarize, defend or refute recent articles.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Threaten Netanyahu's Long Run as Political Survivor
Hopes for a deal are fading after Netanyahu pulled the Israeli negotiating team from talks in Qatar, while he is facing strife in his own war cabinet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Post Big First-Quarter Losses
U.S. natural gas futures settled higher on a slightly bigger-than-expected 36 Bcf storage draw for last week, but end the first quarter down sharply.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Communist Party Has Devastated Cuba
Six decades of orthodox, incompetent Marxist economic policies have impoverished the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2% to 99.09
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.09, and is up 10 for of the past 14 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Quran-burning Iraqi man who faces an expulsion order from Sweden plans to seek asylum in Norway
An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has told a newspaper in the country that he would seek asylum in neighboring Norway in the wake of a deportation order by authorities in StockholmABC News - World -
Powerball climbs to $800 million after no jackpot in Saturday drawing
Winning numbers were drawn for Saturday for Powerball’s $750 million jackpot.ABC News - Top stories -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Charity steps in to rehome 300 cats from ‘overwhelmed’ man in Canada
Man says he ended up in ‘a crazy situation’ after he began taking in cats abandoned during Covid pandemic. An animal welfare charity in western Canada is scrambling to secure the resources needed to care for about 300 cats – all of them seemingly ...The Guardian - World -
Canada pledges C$40m to search landfill for remains of two Indigenous women
Police initially said they did not have resources to search for women believed to have been murdered by an alleged serial killer. Canada has pledged tens of millions of dollars to search landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to ...The Guardian - World -
Canada Goose shares drop after plans to cut 17% of corporate workforce
Canada Goose shares retreated Tuesday after the Canadian clothing company said it was again chopping head office jobs in a bid to reduce costs and position for longer-term growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Canada GDP Grows Stronger-Than-Expected 0.6% in January
Canada’s economy made a solid start to the new year with growth in the first two months tracking well ahead of the BOC’s forecast, reinforcing expectations the central bank will once again stick to the sidelines at its coming policy meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New post-Brexit tariff to apply to UK cars going to Canada
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Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Powerball jackpot grows to $800 million after no winner in Saturday night's drawing
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.CBS News - Top stories -
Number of Black women who say they are scared of having children rises
Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, Black women are increasingly worried about the impact on pregnancy and birth. Nearly 40 percent of Black women of reproductive age said they feel less ...The Hill - Politics -
Fandom Study Reveals Entertainment Fans Are "Switching" To Gaming In Big Numbers
GameSpot parent company Fandom has released the results of its latest "Inside Entertainment" study that digs into the statistics and trends of people who love video games and entertainment in general. In particular, this newest study shines a ...GameSpot - Tech -
We Finally Know WoW Subscription Numbers Thanks To A Blizzard GDC Talk
World of Warcraft subscription numbers have long been shrouded in mystery, but thanks to a recent Blizzard GDC talk and some clever number-crunching by a WoW content creator, fans of Blizzard's MMO now have some hard data on exactly how many ...GameSpot - Tech -
Mega Millions estimated $1.13 billion jackpot has one winning ticket
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.CBS News - Top stories - Lottery -
Here's where winning Mega Millions ticket was sold
A single ticket sold at a ShopRite liquor store in Trenton, New Jersey, had all of the winning numbers.ABC News - Top stories -
Trump claims crime rates are soaring. The numbers indicate otherwise.
The presumptive GOP nominee often paints a picture of ever-increasing crime under Democrats. But figures from police departments and the FBI suggest differently.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
A growing number of Americans end up in Russian jails. The prospects for their release are unclear
U.S. citizens jailed in Russia include a Wall Street Journal reporter, a vacationing corporate security executive and a dual national visiting her family in TatarstanABC News - World - Russia -
Canada holds a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian MulroneyABC News - World -
Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her
Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite efforts to rescue her, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide ...The Guardian - World -
Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada Goose to cut 17% of its corporate workforce, following string of retail layoffs
Canada Goose said Tuesday that it will cut about 17% of its corporate workforce as consumers continue to pull back on discretionary spending.CNBC - Business -
Canada to tighten foreign investment rules in AI, space technology sectors, Bloomberg reports
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Canada Had Designs on Being a Hydro Superpower. Now Its Rivers and Lakes Are Drying Up.
About 70% of the country is suffering from abnormally dry or drought conditions, forcing it to start up power plants fueled by gas or coal to meet mushrooming demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK car exports to Canada face 6% tariffs within days as trade dispute deepens
Allies in stand-off on how much EU content can be in vehicles as post-Brexit deal runs outFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Canada school boards accuse social media firms of ‘rewiring’ how kids think
District education authorities launch multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance. Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the social media companies Meta, Snap Inc and ...The Guardian - World -
Malinin on top of world after skating gold, record
Ilia Malinin put on a dominant display that included a jaw-dropping six quad jumps -- including his patented quad axel -- to snag the men's singles crown Saturday night at the world championships.ESPN - Sports -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World