Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report today to a federal prison in Texas, where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges. Holmes lost bid earlier this month to remain free pending appeal of her conviction. Disgraced …
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Uganda president signs anti-LGBTQ bill, which includes death penalty provisions, into law
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” in defiance of Western condemnations and potential sanctions from aid donors. Could affect Uganda’s trade and development aid from Western countries. Uganda approves harsh new anti-LGBTQ law Ugandan President Yoweri …
Read More »SG’s Temasek cuts staff compensation
PAY CUT In a file picture taken on Feb. 6, 2009, a man walks past the company logo of Temasek Holdings in Singapore. Singapore state investment fund Temasek said on Monday, May 29, 2023, it had slashed compensation for the team and senior management responsible for its investment in collapsed …
Read More »F2 beefs up lineup for PVL Invitational
Jolina de la Cruz (right) and Mars Alba UAAP PHOTOS F2 Logistics deepened its rotation by signing three players who made their mark in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. On Sunday, May 28, the Cargo Movers announced their signing of FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Jovelyn Fernandez as well as …
Read More »Businesses reopen as life in Hay River, N.W.T. returns to new normal after wildfire
Businesses in Hay River, N.W.T. have varying degrees of optimism about the future after a wildfire forced residents out of the town for nearly two weeks. One local restaurant fears the government’s financial support program isn’t going to be enough. Vietnamese restaurant hoping small businesses will get more relief. As …
Read More »Halifax-area wildfire has not grown, but ‘dangerous’ firefighting conditions expected
Officials say crews made good progress through the night, but an expected change in the weather later Tuesday could create potentially dangerous firefighting conditions. More than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed Officials say more than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed. …
Read More »Air Canada pilots pull out of current job contract early to start new talks with airline this summer
Air Canada’s pilots have ended a decade-long contract framework, opening the door to “full bargaining this summer,” their union leadership said on Monday in a note to members seen by Reuters. Move comes after pilots at other airlines have recently negotiated large pay increases, Air Canada’s pilots have ended a …
Read More »DoT Medical Tourism program partner with global leader
The Department of Tourism (DoT) is positioning the country as an emerging medical and wellness tourism destination in Asia with the recent tie-up with a global leader in the medical and wellness industry. Witnessing signing ceremony were (from left) DoT Assistant Secretary Verna Covar-Buensuceso, Office of Product and Market Development …
Read More »Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It’s a complex issue — here’s why
Critics say boards need to distinguish between hateful rhetoric and genuine community concern over controversial trustee decisions, and ensure the safety of board members, staff and the community doesn’t come at the expense of accountability or transparency. Students urge boards, community to leave politics out of decisions, protests. Some school …
Read More »Dump truck hits Hwy 1 overpass in Abbotsford, B.C., causing traffic delays
Commuters faced significant delays Monday morning after a dump truck hit the No. 3 Road overpass along the Trans-Canada Highway in Abbotsford, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says the driver of the truck was not injured, but is “extremely shook up.” Sgt. Paul Walker says the truck was heading eastbound …
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