The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages. 'The time for art is lost': Artist Ruth Patir, curator also call for return of all hostages …
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Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9%
Canada's inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent. Year-over-year inflation is up slightly but dropped when excluding gasoline prices Canada's inflation rate went up …
Read More »Be good to your heart: Tips on how to cut back on ultra-processed food
MANILA, Philippines — The modern diet is replete with ultra-processed food products (UPPs), which are food items that contain preservatives, colors, flavors, emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners. This category of food includes softdrinks, ice cream, hotdog, corned beef, meatloaf, sausages, instant noodles and, yes, even breakfast cereals. The problem with constant …
Read More »Romualdo to ex-Speaker Alvarez: Free speech claim is ‘palusot’
Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo on Wednesday lauded the decision of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to investigate former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for his “seditious statement” in calling on the military to withdraw support from the Marcos administration. Alvarez claimed his call is part of his freedom of speech, which …
Read More »Manitoba’s rural emergency departments closed for 80,000 hours in 2023: data
Data on emergency department closures across Manitoba in 2023 obtained by CBC News paints a picture of a fragile rural health-care system in some areas that has residents worried about accessing care. Chronic ER closures 'reflective of a growing existential problem' in rural Canada, doctor says Every time Arborg Mayor …
Read More »‘It’s magical!’: Where Kathryn Bernardo found healing from breakup with Daniel Padilla
MANILA, Philippines — A 300-year-old mango tree in The Farm at San Benito in Lipa City, Batangas is believed to possess magical powers. “Every year, we have lots of typhoons in the Philippines, but that tree never suffered even from broken branches,” Rosemarie “Chef Marie” Pagcaliwagan, Kitchen Head or Executive …
Read More »He Emptied an Entire Crypto Exchange Onto a Thumb Drive. Then He Disappeared
Backchannel He Emptied an Entire Crypto Exchange Onto a Thumb Drive. Then He Disappeared Faruk Özer just started a 11,196-year prison sentence. Did he almost get away with the biggest heist in Turkey’s history, or was it all just a big misunderstanding? Jenna Scatena Apr 2, 2024 6:00 AM ILLUSTRATION: …
Read More »New era of stylish productivity: This dual-screen ASUS Zenbook lets you ‘duo’ more
for ASUS MANILA, Philippines — Two screens on a laptop? It might seem like overkill at first. However, for those who've embraced the efficiency of multiple screens, particularly during their work-from-home era, the idea of carrying that productivity with them in a more compact form is promising. ASUS recently introduced …
Read More »Virtual doctor, virtual waiting room: New tech holds promise of speeding up ER wait times
As the Canadian health-care system struggles to deal with staffing shortages, some hospitals are turning to virtual technology they believe could move patients through the emergency room more efficiently. Many hospitals in N.S. will have virtual urgent care station in place by June, official says A few steps inside the …
Read More »Thunder Bay Police Service faces skepticism about promises of reform after charges against ex-chief
As senior leaders of the Thunder Bay Police Service and its oversight board say they are committed to accountability and rebuilding trust with the community, Indigenous leaders in the region say that words are no longer enough and they need to see action. Indigenous leaders in the region say they …
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