Canadians seeking long-term mortgages may feel the impact as the influential Federal Reserve holds off on another rate hike. But any break will likely be short-lived as the Fed committee suggests another half-point hike will be needed to get inflation under control.  Good news and bad news for Canadians, too, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

WASHINGTON, D.C.: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank “reflect American values” and serve as key counterweights to “unsustainable lending from others like China.” Speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, she sought congressional support for …

TOYOTA, Japan: Toyota executives fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting Wednesday where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change. The investor proposal was initiated by AkademikerPension, a $20-billion Danish investment fund. It accused Toyota Motor Corp. of lobbying to …

Honduras has the highest femicide rate in all of Latin America. Part of that is due to the country’s aggressively masculine culture — a culture some Honduran women are trying to change.  Lyzanka Garcia was abused emotionally and physically. Now, she’s helping other survivors. WARNING: This article contains details of …