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- Reuters
Mexico annual headline inflation seen higher in early April- Reuters poll
Mexican headline inflation likely ticked up in the first half of April as core inflation eased, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, boosting expectations that Mexico's central bank will hold its benchmark interest rate at its next monetary policy meeting. A median forecast of 11 analysts predicts annual headline inflation of 4.48% for the first 15 days of the month, above the 4.37% recorded in the second half of March. Mexico's headline inflation rate has sped up after bottoming out at 4.25% at the end of October and remains above the Bank of Mexico's target of 3%, plus or minus a percentage point.
- The Canadian Press
RCMP alleges two former UN workers in Montreal tried to sell military drones in Libya
MONTREAL — Two former United Nations employees in Montreal have been charged with participating in a conspiracy to sell Chinese-made drones that can carry multiple missiles, and other military equipment in Libya, the RCMP said Tuesday. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Charles Poirier said the alleged offences occurred between 2018 and 2021, when the two men were working at the International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN agency headquartered in Montreal. He said the two men — Fathi Ben Ahmed Mhaouek, 61,
- Local Journalism Initiative
Paju Mountain Run a-go in Red Rock
Get those running shoes out of storage and start training, there’s a mountain to climb. Red Rock is set to host its annual 11-kilometre Paju Mountain Run on August 10, celebrating 41 years of running and local camaraderie. Registration for the Paju Mountain Run opens online on May 1. Speaking with Dougall Media, Red Rock’s Community Development Officer, Ashley Davis, said the township normally sees anywhere from 40-60 participants. “It’s a very exciting event. I encourage everybody to come out a
- The Canadian Press
B.C. places online harms bill on hold after agreement with Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is putting its proposed online harms legislation on hold after reaching an agreement with some of the largest social media platforms to make people safer online. Premier David Eby says in a joint statement with representatives of the firms Meta, TikTok, X and Snap that they will form an online safety action table, where they'll discuss "tangible steps" towards protecting people from online harms. Eby says the social media companies have "agreed to work
- Reuters
Luminar unveils new compact lidar sensor Halo, tie-up with Applied Intuition
The tie-up will provide solutions for automobile manufacturers to test their assisted driving systems using Applied Intuition's sensor simulator integrated with Luminar's lidar sensor models. Lidar sensor helps self-driving cars and driver-assistance systems gain a three-dimensional map of the road, and is considered a key to achieving full autonomy in vehicles. Luminar's latest lidar sensor, Halo, is smaller than previous generation sensors and will blend into the roofline of a car or behind the windshield, the company said.
- Business Insider
Some workers are choosing housing and student loan benefits over a retirement plan, and it says a lot about America's cost-of-living crisis
Companies and workers are rethinking job benefits, with a growing focus on non-traditional perks like housing and commute assistance.
- Associated Press
Transgender Louisianans lost their ally in the governor's seat. Now they're girding for a fight
As transgender people in Louisiana watched surrounding states in the deeply conservative South implement a slew of laws targeting nearly every facet of their lives in recent years, they counted on their ally in the governor’s office to keep their home a relative oasis. Former Gov. John Bel Edwards, the only statewide elected Democrat at the time, was indeed able to block most of the bills. Edwards has been replaced by Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump who has shown support for such legislation.
- People
Being Treated by a Female Physician Leads to 'Lower Mortality' Rates, Study Shows
“Female and male physicians practice medicine differently," one of the study's authors said
- Yahoo Sports
Dylan Edwards set to be latest Colorado running back to enter transfer portal
All four rushers who had more than 10 carries in 2023 for the Buffaloes are transferring.
- GOBankingRates
50 Money Moves You Must Make Throughout Every Decade of Life
Every decade offers individuals the opportunity to level up their finances and build wealth. Whether you're just starting out your investing journey in your 20s or preparing to retire in your 60s,...
- GOBankingRates
Ramit Sethi: Track These 4 Numbers To Become a Millionaire
Are you looking to become a millionaire? Silly question, surely, because everyone is. But are you serious about it? If so, take some advice from Ramit Sethi, a personal finance advisor and author of...
- Kansas City Star
Boy wakes to find parents, 3 siblings dead in murder-suicide, OK cops say. ‘A massacre’
Police say a husband and father killed his wife and kids before taking his life.
- USA TODAY Sports
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami expected to draw record-setting crowd in New England on Saturday
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are expected to play in front of a record-setting crowd on the road in Saturday’s game at New England's Gillette Stadium.
- Business Insider
Stock market today: US futures rise as Tesla kicks off Magnificent 7 earnings season
Shares in Elon Musk's electric car maker have plummeted this year amid signs of a slowdown in demand.
- Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League today
Rotation is likely for the Gunners amid a hectic schedule
- The Guardian
Student Gaza protests: top Republicans call on Biden to send in federal officers
Letter from 25 senators including Mitch McConnell says president ‘must act immediately to restore order’ on university campuses
- PA Media: UK News
Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits
Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has said speed limit revisions could cost between £3-5 million.
- The Guardian
Sampha, Yussef Dayes and Daniel Pemberton top Ivor Novello award nominations
Sampha and Dayes get nods for best album and share in nomination for Sampha’s song Spirit 2.0, at awards for British songwriting and composition
- The Telegraph
‘Posh’ M&S sandwich costs twice as much – for an extra 51g of filling
Marks & Spencer has been criticised for selling a “posh” egg mayonnaise and watercress sandwich for £6.