With the U.S. government stoking global economic fears as it faces yet another standoff over raising the debt ceiling, some economic analysts and lawmakers are proposing a relatively simple solution to permanently resolve this issue: Just scrap the thing.  U.S. could be in default position by June 1. With the …

The publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mirror has acknowledged and apologized for unlawfully gathering information about Prince Harry in its reporting, and said it warrants compensation, as the prince’s first phone hacking trial began Wednesday.  Tabloid’s owner apologizes, but denies phone hacking in first of prince’s 3 British press …

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta is working on blocking news for Canadian users if Bill C-18 is passed.  Liberals have accused Meta of intimidating Canadians to retaliate over regulation. Tech giant Meta has learned from the mistakes it made blocking online news from Facebook in Australia, when it accidentally …

Three people were killed and 10 were wounded in a shooting attack near a synagogue in Tunisia during a Jewish pilgrimage, the country’s Interior Ministry says.  Attacker was a naval guard who was killed by security, Interior Ministry says. A Tunisian naval guard shot and killed a colleague and two …

Hudson’s Bay is laying off another 250 workers, the second round of cutbacks this year.  None of the layoffs will impact front-line retail staff. Hudson’s Bay is laying off another 250 workers, the second round of cutbacks this year. The Canadian retail arm of Hudson’s Bay Co. says the layoffs …

After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has announced it is closing down in the U.S., Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world.  Court filings list more than $323 million worth of debts to Canadian creditors. After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has …

Alberta’s fire statistics were less dire Tuesday with fewer active and out of control blazes than the previous day and 5,000 fewer people among the ranks of evacuees but officials warn that the danger is still high and things can change in an instant.  Conditions particularly dire in northernmost communities. …

Cerebral palsy is a lifelong physical disability that affects millions around the world hence, it is important to raise awareness about this condition. Knowledge about the causes, symptoms and treatments of cerebral palsy should be spread so that those suffering from it can receive the best possible care, support and …

The actress swears that whatever it takes, she will direct at least one film in this lifetime. INSTAGRAM PHOTO/MERYLLSORIANO  AS the truism goes, “Life begins at 40.” And as far as her showbiz career is concerned, there’s no stopping Meryll Soriano from chasing her dream to direct a film once …

Celebrity mom Neri Naig-Miranda makes it a priority to ensure that her husband, musician Chito, and children Miggy and Cash can bond in comfortable and safe surroundings. “If we’re not busy with work or school, we make it a point to bond as we believe that spending quality time with …