South African authorities declare national disaster over deadly flooding
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential…
Ancient art meets the Home Depot in sculptor Caroline Monnet‘s work
Open this photo in gallery: Artist Caroline Monnet repurposes building-yard materials as high art in pieces such as…
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Nairobi, KENYA — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and…
Former HOOPP employee reaches settlement in Netherlands tax case
A former Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan employee will pay a maximum fine of €486,000 ($779,000) to settle…
AI isn’t a threat to the retire-early lifestyle. In fact, that may be where the best opportunities lie
Ten years ago, the biggest threat to tech jobs was outsourcing, and as a software developer, I worried…
US artist Alma Allen brings bronze evil eye to Venice Biennale
VENICE, Italy (AP) — U.S. artist Alma Allen had just months to prepare his exhibition for the Venice…
Gold prices spark mining rush in Brazil’s Amazon, fueling deforestation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush…
Ottawa’s plan to lower CPP premiums today may be regretted tomorrow
Open this photo in gallery: The Carney government’s plan to cut Canada Pension Plan premiums was announced in…
Migrant boat runs aground in northern France, leaving 2 dead
PARIS (AP) — A small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel ran aground on a…
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year. Scientists can see it from space
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City is sinking by nearly 10 inches (about 25 centimeters) a year, according…
Kiwi comeback: Wellington residents return New Zealand’s national bird to capital
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington…
Data reveals the fatal flaw in Finland’s upcoming gambling reform in 2027
Finland’s gambling market opens to private operators on 1 July 2027. H2 Gambling Capital reports total GGR of…