Albino orca spotted off coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island Photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa captures rare albino orca emerging from water An incredibly rare albino orca has been captured leaping out of the ocean off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. The photo, which is considered a snapshot of a lifetime, was taken by Noriyuki Hayakawa, a freelance photographer who …
U.S. stock index futures declined on Monday as investors prepared for a week filled with significant economic data and earnings reports from major Wall Street firms, while developments in the Trump administration’s trade policy remained a focal point. The three primary indexes concluded Friday with weekly gains, and the small-cap Russell 2000 achieved its best week since November, indicating a …
European Union (EU) regulators fined tech companies Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros today for stepping up enforcement of EU digital competition rules. The European Commission (EC) fined Apple 500 million euros for preventing app developers from directing users to cheaper options outside Apple’s App Store. The commission also fined Meta, which owns social media platforms Facebook and …
According to Google, Britain stands to benefit £400 billion ($533 billion) from economic growth driven by artificial intelligence, provided that its workforce receives adequate training. Pilot programs conducted in the country revealed that employees could save over 120 hours annually by utilizing AI for administrative tasks. Simple measures, such as granting employees permission to use AI and offering a few …
Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s statements regarding the 2008-09 financial crisis and the auto sector have been scrutinized. On April 3, Carney claimed that Canada avoided a recession during his tenure as governor of the Bank of Canada. However, the reality is that Canada experienced a recession, with GDP declining for three consecutive quarters. Carney himself acknowledged this in February 2009, …
Aries You’ve worked hard to achieve greatness, but a pal is hanging the one favor they did for you years ago over your head. Instead of confronting them, thank them for their help and kindly remind them that your triumphs are due to your aura and drive. End that narrative . Taurus You’ll do anything to protect those you love …
A recent report indicates that new condominium sales in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) have plummeted by over 60 percent year-on-year, marking the lowest quarterly figure since 1995. Urbanation published its Q1-2025 Condominium Market Survey results earlier this month, highlighting that new sales in the GTHA have fallen 88 percent below the 10-year average. Only 215 new condo sales …
On April 28, Canadians will participate in elections, with surveys indicating a competitive contest between the incumbent Liberal Party and the opposition Conservative Party. Although Canadians do not directly vote for a prime minister, the leader of the party securing the most seats typically assumes the role of head of government. This election marks the first in ten years without …
Chicken has rapidly emerged as the preferred fast-food option among American consumers, placing McDonald’s in a challenging position. Revenue from chicken at McDonald’s has lagged behind the remarkable sales figures of Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, and other chicken-focused establishments, as well as new competitors like Taco Bell, which offer crispy chicken tenders and nuggets. Consequently, McDonald’s announced on Thursday that it …
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city needs to work harder to keep American guns out of the hands of teenagers following a deadly exchange of gunfire between Toronto police and a 16-year-old boy. “It’s 16-year-old. They don’t need a gun,” Chow said while speaking to reporters ahead of a city council meeting on Wednesday morning. “And where are these …
