An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch resigned on Monday, criticizing the leadership of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just as she tries to assemble a new team for the next five years. Thierry Breton, a French business executive and commissioner for the EU’s vast internal market who recently clashed with … Read more
A school board report found that there were diverse opinions on whether ‘Iroquois’ is offensive Iroquois Ridge High School in Oakville, Ont.Photo by David Lucas/Postmedia/File An Ontario school board has decided against renaming Oakville’s Iroquois Ridge High School. After months of consultations, it concluded that, while there are “divergent perspectives” on whether Iroquois is an … Read more
The man suspected of trying to assassinate Donald Trump did not seem to have a clear shot at the 45th president before he was confronted by a Secret Service agent doing an advance patrol, the sheriff of Florida’s Palm Beach County said Monday morning. Investigators say Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was lying in wait off … Read more
Climber Kevin Fentress, of Brooklyn, N.Y., climbs up the high seaside cliff at Point Dome under overcast skies on Sept. 12. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times) After a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience below average temperatures, rain and even early-season snow … Read more
Just when the Dodgers thought they were getting back to full strength, the injuries again begin to pile up. In a highly concerning development, starter Tyler Glasnow is “highly unlikely” to pitch again this season due to a sprained right elbow, manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday. Glasnow has since cleaned out his locker at Truist … Read more
A mom of five who was stabbed to death by her ex-con hubby at a Bible study session had divorce papers in her car at the time, it surfaced last week — as he was sentenced to 33 years in prison for the grim slaying. Corinna Woodhull, 41, was fatally knifed by her spouse, Robert … Read more
Its latest plant will produce a rare earth oxide coating that can be applied to catalytic converters Neo Performance Materials Inc. operates in rare earths, a group of 17 metals that are used in everything from wind turbines to electrical vehicles to military equipment.Photo by Neo Performance Materials Inc. Canada’s largest and oldest rare earths … Read more
Israeli soldiers take up position next to destroyed buildings Friday in the Gaza Strip. (Leo Correa / Associated Press) Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including five women and four children. A strike flattened a home in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at … Read more
A top Wall Street chief executive has dismissed concerns about younger bankers suffering from burnout, claiming junior staff should be able to tolerate long hours of “interesting” work. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag appeared to downplay suggestions that newer arrivals to the finance industry are being overworked — despite JP Morgan’s capping its work week for … Read more
A Pygmy hippopotamus is attracting a crowd at the Thai zoo.Photo by Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A zoo in Thailand is begging visitors to lay off its baby hippo after the animal became … Read more
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