LANCASTER (AP) — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women’s Open filled with them. She started Friday, May 31, with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won’t include Nelly …
Read More »Storm brewing in Canada over French halibut fishery in Atlantic
The Canadian halibut industry is accusing France of seeking an exorbitant share of the fishery in negotiations with Canada on quotas for the valuable groundfish that migrate across the jurisdictions of both countries. Canadian halibut industry wants government to protect historic share of quota. The Canadian halibut industry is accusing …
Read More »There’s a climate threat lurking in rivers around the world. New research shows where
More than 100 scientists collected samples from rivers in 40 countries to create a map showing how humans are altering waterways, causing them to emit more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Humans may be turning rivers from carbon sinks into carbon sources, scientist says. Rivers …
Read More »Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — Google plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, developing its first data center and a Google Cloud hub in the latest big foray by a US tech giant in the Southeast Asian country. The news follows Microsoft’s recent announcement that it would put $2.2 billion over the …
Read More »Views on US economy ‘more pessimistic’
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, …
Read More »Exhausted Hamilton residents dealing with ‘nightmare’ noise next door say pleas to city, police go unheard
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 …
Read More »Potentially habitable Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light-years away
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 …
Read More »Be prepared for the rains: Remember health advisories
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 …
Read More »Something wrong with your car? Here’s how Canada’s vehicle recall system works
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. …
Read More »Faster GDP growth seen in 2nd quarter
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 …
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