Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high

Deportations reach five-year high despite concerns of rights groups

Campaigners fear lives could be put at risk as government sets record number of deportations. The government has announced that it has deported almost 13,500 people since coming to power, something ...

The Guardian - 22h

Ether may finally rise to record high next year, after trailing behind bitcoin

While ether has been trailing behind bitcoin, ether could hit a record high above $5,000 next year, if its current demand and supply dynamics continues, according to blockchain analytics firm ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Coffee prices hit 47-year record high after challenging growing season

Arabica coffee sold for $3.44 a pound on the global market earlier this week, beating the prior record high of $3.35 set in 1977.

The Hill - 3d

Egg prices may soon 'flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why.

It’s déjà vu for grocery shoppers, as the price of those Grade A eggs has spiked in recent months, just two years after egg prices soared to record highs.

NBC News - 3d

Egg prices may soon ‘flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why

Egg prices are spiking again due to a bird flu outbreak and high consumer demand.

CNBC - 3d

Coffee prices hit record high after challenging growing season

Higher coffee prices could be brewing for consumers as the global coffee market smashed a 47-year record.

The Hill - 3d

Tesla’s market cap soars by $240 billion amid stock’s win streak to record highs

Tesla’s stock rises six-day win streak to its first record close in three years, providing a $235.5 billion boost to its market cap in the process.

MarketWatch - 3d

Flu vaccines drop among kids despite record deaths last year: CDC

Fewer children in the U.S. have gotten a flu vaccine in 2024 compared to last year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Nov. 30, about 36 ...

The Hill - 3d

Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high

Roughly 96% of deaths by euthanasia in 2023 were for those with a terminal condition, as growth in overall cases slows. A growing share of deaths in Canada are from euthanasia, but the vast ...

The Guardian - 3d

Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high

Review led by Sir Brian Leveson will consider creating ‘intermediate courts’ heard by judge in bid to speed up trials. Courts in crisis – what it means for claimants, the accused and justice ...

The Guardian - 3d

Fewer children are getting flu shots as pediatric deaths from the virus hit record high

Even though a record number of kids died from the flu last year, the percentage of children going without flu shots continues to plummet, according to new CDC data.

NBC News - 3d

Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

BBC News - 3d

Alphabet and Tesla reach fresh records, joining Amazon and Meta and pushing Nasdaq past 20,000

Tesla topped its 2021 peak on Wednesday and Alphabet hit a record for the first time since July, as four of tech's seven megacaps closed at all-time highs.

CNBC - 4d

Tesla shares close at record high, boosted by 69% pop since Trump election victory

Tesla's stock topped its 2021 high on Wednesday, as investor optimism increases heading into Donald Trump's return to the White House.

CNBC - 4d

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year

ABC News - 5d

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year

ABC News - 5d

Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high

Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump trolls Trudeau as Canada 'governor'

President-elect Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada." "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor ...

The Hill - 5d

The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation

In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.

The New York Times - 5d

Sony Shares Top Record Closing High

The Japanese company’s shares climbed to a new record close, driven by growing hopes for its games segment and other entertainment businesses.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year

Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the world

Financial Times - 6d

Hamilton 'finished on a high' with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton says he is happy his time with Mercedes "finished on a high" after "a really turbulent year".

BBC News - Dec. 8

Trump praise for William and rebels 'reach Damascus'

Donald Trump said the Prince of Wales is doing a "fantastic job" and the Assad regime in Syria is falling.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Syrian Government Teeters as Rebels Reach Damascus

The regime’s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts couldn’t be determined.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7

Evan Mobley scores career-high 41 points, helping Cavs maintain NBA's best record with win over Hornets

Mobley outscored the Hornets by himself in the first quarter.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Mexico and Canada are shadowboxing for Trump's favor

Mexico and Canada are competing for President-elect Trump’s favor ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration, each trying to make their case as the more essential North American ally. But both Canadian ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

'Hometown hero' Head reaches century

Watch the moment "hometown hero" Travis Head reaches his eighth Test century for Australia in the second Test against India in Adelaide.

BBC News - Dec. 7

American AI has reached its Sputnik moment

Beijing’s track record as a determined and nimble innovator far exceeds the capability of the Soviets back then.

The Hill - Dec. 6

Canada's jobless rate jumps to near 8-year high of 6.8% in November

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Migrant crossings at points of entry reach new levels

More immigrants entered the U.S.through points of entry than in between them in November for the first time in history

The Hill - Dec. 6

Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Claims of Canada 'freeze' on immigration are false

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Death and Taxes

We explain why the estate tax isn’t working.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Whooping cough cases hit record highs across the U.S.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the alarming rise in whooping cough cases.

CBS News - Dec. 4

The U.S. may have reached 'the high-water mark' in tensions with China, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer wondered how President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk will affect his administration's approach to China.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of major city of Hama

Advance from Aleppo highlights weakness of regime forces

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.

A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

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Wired - Dec. 2

Medically-assisted deaths in Canada reach record high

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