Fresh research suggests Western Canada’s once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound is the slaughter of hundreds of wolves, a policy that will likely have to continue for decades. Finding puts wildlife managers in a tough spot, co-author says, as …
Read More »Ending Sudan’s civil war may require help of countries currently helping inflame it, observers say
Players beyond the borders of Sudan — from its African neighbours to the Gulf States and beyond — are influencing the course of the conflict for their own purposes and increasing the chances of it metastasizing, analysts say. U.A.E., Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran among countries seen to be taking sides …
Read More »‘Dangerous’ heat index of 46 C in 3 areas
THREE key areas in the country including Metro Manila may experience much hotter weather until Friday as the state-run weather agency predicted a dangerous heat index of 46 degrees Celsius is likely. Energy officials said the rising heat would increase the use of electricity to cool homes, putting a strain …
Read More »Car giants converge at Beijing auto show
BEIJING: Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show on Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle (EV) market and abroad. China's EV sector has exploded in recent years, and firms …
Read More »Prehistoric giant ‘sabre-toothed salmon’ renamed after new discovery
The giant prehistoric 'sabre-toothed salmon' has been renamed the 'spike-toothed' salmon after scientists uncovered new information about its weird, giant tusks. Fish renamed 'spike-toothed salmon' after new skulls reveal real tusk position The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to …
Read More »Decongesting Bilibid the first step in dismantling ruling cabal
AFTER a series of fits and starts, the Bureau of Corrections' (BuCor) program to decongest the New Bilibid Prison is finally building up steam. Register to unlock this article Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue …
Read More »Honda to invest $15B to build 4 new EV plants in Ontario
Japanese automaker Honda will make a $15-billion electric vehicle investment in Ontario to build four new manufacturing plants in the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday. Trudeau and Ford say $5B shared investment will create growth for decades to come Japanese automaker Honda will …
Read More »What could a $5B government loan program do? Turn Indigenous communities into powerful investors
Indigenous leaders say a new loan guarantee program from the federal government, announced last week in the 2024 budget, will be a huge boost for economic reconciliation. Why the new Indigenous loan guarantee program is a big deal Downtown Toronto is a long way from most communities where the federal …
Read More »Accusers ‘gutted’ as Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in New York overturned
New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case. Court orders new trial for Weinstein, who has been …
Read More »Integrate efforts to diminish self-rated poverty, hunger
Amid the rising temperature, news of El Niño’s damage to the agriculture sector, and rising prices of food and fuel, there was some good news that peeked out of a survey. An Octa Research survey released April 23 found that fewer Filipinos experienced poverty and hunger in the first quarter …
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