The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month. No hike for now, but expect …
Read More »Marco Mendicino adds to the Liberal government’s paperwork problems
We might still have a real conversation about why and how the Correctional Service of Canada decided to transfer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility. But it’s increasingly unclear that Marco Mendicino will still be the public safety minister whenever that conversation happens. For the Trudeau government, the damage threatens …
Read More »Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about lockdown parties, committee finds
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall, a committee of lawmakers said Thursday after a year-long investigation. Johnson quit as an MP last week, making the 90-day suspension academic. Former British prime minister Boris Johnson …
Read More »Stone tallies hat trick as Vegas wins Stanley Cup
WHAT A KNIGHT Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the Florida Panthers to win the championship in Game 5 of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. PHOTO BY BRUCE BENNETT/AFP CAPTAIN …
Read More »Ex-Chery Tiggo players make up core of Foton in PVL
Shaya Adorador moved from the Chery Tiggo Crossovers to its sister team Foton Tornadoes for the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference that is set to kick off on June 27. Joining Adorador are fellow ex-Chery Tiggo players Jasmin Nabor, Seth Rodriguez, France Ronquillo, May Luna, Jaila Atienza, and …
Read More »Secret wedding of Janine and Zanjoe shocks viewers
Plot twist continues in the hit revenge series At a Glance The newlyweds secretly got married without informing Aidan’s family since they are still completely against their relationship, especially the matriarch Doña Cielo (Tessie Tomas) who threatened the couple to break up once and for all. Mila (Janine Gutierrez) and …
Read More »Canada’s ninth deadliest tornado hit Laval, Quebec in 1892
This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them. On Tuesday, June 14, 1892, Canada’s ninth deadliest tornado hit Sainte-Rose, Quebec. A total of six people died, and an additional 26 …
Read More »Pastor blames ‘power-hungry men’ after U.S. Baptist group ousts churches with female leaders
Rev. Linda Barnes Popham says she’ll keep leading her Baptist church in Kentucky so long as her congregation stands behind her. Southern Baptist Convention upholds expulsion of 2 member churches with female pastors. Rev. Linda Barnes Popham says she’ll keep leading her Baptist church in Kentucky so long as her …
Read More »Laufey captures Manila
MUSIC GEEK Breakout jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Breakout jazz artist and multi-instrumentalist Laufey captured the majority Gen Z audience during her sold-out concert at the Filinvest Tent which was sold out even before the show. “I was just so surprised. I couldn’t believe it. I’ve never been here before …
Read More »Stand #PeriodProud this Menstrual Health Month
In celebration of World Menstrual Health Month, an event titled “Pound and Proud” at Electric Studio, The Podium, Mandaluyong, brought women together to empower and support each other during their menstrual cycles.Strong, empowered women gather together with the goal of normalizing conversations about menstruation. The event aimed to raise awareness …
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