Family of correction officer injured in attack by inmate speaks
The father of a Massachusetts correction officer is working with other officers and legislators to change state law after his son was left critically injured by an inmate.
The father of a Massachusetts correction officer is working with other officers and legislators to change state law after his son was left critically injured by an inmate.
TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it earned US$102 million in its first quarter from its stake in the asset management business it owns with Brookfield Corp. The company, which owns a 25 per cent stake in the asset management business that is 75 per cent owned by Brookfield Corp., says its net income in U.S. dollars amounted to 25 cents US per diluted share. The result compared with a profit of US$125 million or 31 cents US per diluted share in the same quarter last year. The asset
Ahead of Eurovision 2024, we have a look at which countries have won the contest the most, and which have racked up the most points.
Question marks over his style of play linger, with some supporters believing the Spaniard to be a ‘safe appointment’
Brewdog's co-founder and chief executive James Watt has revealed he is to step down from the top job after 17 years. James Arrow, Brewdog's chief operating officer, will succeed him. Mr Watt announced the decision just weeks after the TUC branded him "the worst employer of the month".
The University of Sao Paulo has become one of the latest higher-learning institutions to be taken over by pro-Palestinian protesters, as tents were pitched on its campus on Tuesday, May 7.According to O Globo, the Student Committee in Solidarity With the Palestinian People was leading the protest.Footage from the student group Faisca Revolucionaria shows the encampment on Tuesday, with a second clip showing tents in place early on the morning of May 8. Credit: Faisca Revolucionaria via Storyful
The writer and director of "Priscilla" collaborated with the skincare brand to launch three tinted lip balms—and we tried them first.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones futures dropped Wednesday as Uber stock dived on a surprise loss. And Shopify plunged on earnings.
The war in Gaza has cooled Israeli business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the once-celebrated relationship now conducted away from public scrutiny amid anger in the Arab world over the conflict. The UAE became the most prominent Arab state in 30 years to establish formal ties with Israel under a U.S.-brokered agreement in 2020, dubbed the Abraham Accords.
According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. This is especially true for 1- and 2-year-old vehicles. So there’s never been a more critical time to know whether it’s better to sell your car privately or trade it in. Both options have their advantages and drawbacks, and the best decision largely depends on your circumstances, priorities and preferences. Edmunds’ experts ru
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European stocks rose on Wednesday, boosted by company earnings, while U.S. futures dipped and the dollar climbed as investors assessed signals on the path for Federal Reserve interest rates. The yen fell even with the threat of currency intervention from Japanese authorities to support it. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.45% overnight.
Israel said it had reopened a key Gaza border crossing to allow aid through. It comes after the U.S. paused a shipment of weapons in opposition to a possible offensive on the southern city of Rafah. Photo: Associated Press
TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue edged higher. Sleep Country chief executive Stewart Schaefer says shopping patterns remained volatile as consumers continued to navigate uncertain times. The mattress retailer says it earned $8.7 million or 26 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a profit of $11.3 million or 32 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Revenue totalled $209.7 m
OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. reported a loss in its latest quarter as its revenue increased 23 per cent compared with a year ago. The e-commerce software company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its net loss amounted to US$273 million or 21 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31. The result for the quarter compared with a profit of US$68 million or five cents US per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter totalled US$1.86 billion, up from US$1
The device is described as ‘one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time’.
Chiropractor Joren Whitley saw Gerry the giraffe on Feb. 16 and posted a video of the session on April 16. The video now has over 682,000 views.
MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. says it lost US$21.7 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of US$15.6 million in the same quarter last year as it faced higher manufacturing costs related to the ramp up of new products. The maker of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the loss amounted to 10 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a loss of seven cents per share a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter
Piers Morgan questions Israel spokesperson over civilian deaths. Credit: Piers Morgan Uncensored Via Youtube
Keir Starmer has welcomed two new MPs into Parliament - including former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke whose defection to Labour followed that of Dan Poulter two weeks ago. The Labour leader asked the prime minister how many more times he'd have to be rejected by his own MPs until he 'takes the hint'.
Zambia's kwacha currency hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, touching 27.30 to the dollar amid hard currency shortages and a punishing drought that has led to power cuts in the southern African copper producer. The kwacha has lost almost 5% of its value against the greenback this year and 17% in the last six months, according to LSEG data. The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies, has strengthened 4% to 105.58 this year.