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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outlooks on the US economy have become gloomier with reports of rising uncertainty and worries over risks, even though growth broadly continued recently, the Federal Reserve (Fed) said on Wednesday. The views come as discretionary spending cooled and consumers became more sensitive to costs in recent weeks, …

Last year, Hamilton police stopped responding to most noise complaints and the city’s bylaw officers cut back their hours, leaving residents with no one to call for long stretches overnight. Unable to tune out the loud music, hammering and yelling, these residents are speaking out to demand change — and …

ISTANBUL – Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable Earth-like exoplanet, Gliese 12b, situated 40 light years away, according to a recent study. International teams using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) published their findings last Thursday in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, opening up exciting possibilities in the …

Many feminists have the impression that the earlier struggles for greater representation of women in Mexican politics have been used by the two leading candidates to advance their campaigns for the presidency without actually committing to real change for women. Leading candidates seem to have avoided committing to real change …

The rainy season has started, so the state weather agency has declared. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the “onset of the country’s rainy season on Wednesday, May 29 with the occurrence of scattered rain showers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon ‘Aghon,’ and the prevalence …

Eli McKamey, 15, made history after the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) granted him exceptional status, giving him early eligibility to join the league. McKamey, who is based in Cowichan Bay, about 55 kilometres northwest of Victoria, will join the Penticton Vees, about 420 kilometres east of Vancouver, this upcoming …

As Nissan issues a ‘do not drive’ warning for 48,000 vehicles in Canada — and urges car owners to get their recalled vehicles repaired — here’s what you need to know to know about Canada’s recall system, and how to ensure that your car isn’t overdue for a safety recall.  …

The bustling city landscape of Metro Manila is photographed on January 30, 2024. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo)  MANILA, Philippines — The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will likely accelerate to 5.9 percent in the second quarter from 5.7 percent in the first quarter, supported by high employment, government spending …

Mortgage debt grew at its slowest pace in 23 years in February, amid high borrowing costs and reservations related to the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate — but the slowdown likely won’t last, according to Canada’s housing agency. Higher home sales and prices forecast in the coming years. Mortgage …

A fist-sized piece of granite pulled from a strawberry patch speaks to the history hidden beneath the paved streets and manicured yards in Saskatoon.  ‘Grooved maul’ likely used at buffalo processing site at what is now city’s southern edge. It’s a fist-sized piece of granite that speaks to the history …