Immigration targets will weigh on growth, economist
OTTAWA — One economist argues the federal Liberals’ renewed pledge to throttle immigration levels over the next few…
‘Mellon Blue’ diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
GENEVA (AP) — A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for 20.5…
Paramount sees hundreds quit over return-to-office order
Nov. 11 (UPI) — Paramount saw roughly 600 employees opt to leave the company instead of complying with…
Rare blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A rare blackout hit the entire Dominican Republic on Tuesday, snarling traffic…
What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United…
Location of second NZ Costco store revealed
The location of a second Costco store in the Auckland region has been revealed. Property developer Kiwi Property…
Chinese Bitcoin Fraudster Jailed After Huge UK Crypto Seizure
A Chinese woman described as a “super villain” who orchestrated a multibillion dollar investment fraud to buy Bitcoin…
Britain’s government will address a feud between BBC and Trump
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government rallied to the defense of the BBC on Tuesday after allegations of bias…
Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but…
Top G7 diplomats meet in Canada amid Trump trade tensions
TORONTO (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as…
Japan’s SoftBank sells its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8…
Supreme Court to weigh in anew on SNAP food assistance payments
It’s up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the…