A court awarded Google executive Ulku Rowe $1.15 million, making her the first woman to win a sexist discrimination case against the company in court. She hopes to inspire others to do the same. Ulku RoweCourtesy of Outten & Golden Earlier this month, Google executive Ulku Rowe became the first …

Popularity on GitHub can open valuable doors for developers and startups. Underground stores sell “stars” on the platform, offering coders a way to literally fake it till they make it. Photograph: Anna Efetova/Getty images Github secured its status as a programmer's best friend by combining tools for managing software with …

MANILA, Philippines — A study conducted by British bathroom supplies company QS Supplies found that rental accommodations in the Philippines have some of the highest number of bidets in the world. QS Supplies analyzed thousands of listings on travel website Booking.com last August by using reservation filters to find the …

An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago on Tehran's Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, Iranian state media reported Saturday. Pushed, or fell? What happened to Armita Geravand remains in question Iran's state news releases CCTV footage of person pulled off Tehran subway 23 days ago Duration 0:40 …

Heated debates about the Israel-Hamas war have permeated Canadian university campuses, with rallies held at multiple locations and some student unions censured or criticized for statements about the conflict. Academics are alarmed to see dissent shifting into personal attacks and wary of a potential chill on free expression. Reports of …

On paper, economists generally agree that a price on carbon has to be an integral part of any plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In practice, the Trudeau government’s carbon tax was being blamed for significant unhappiness in the Atlantic provinces. The policy works best when it's consistent — but …

Epidemiologists say two recent cases of rabies found in dogs brought to Canada from overseas underscore the importance of surveillance for new strains of viruses and bacteria that could be transmitted from animals to humans, a subject highlighted in a review paper published in Science Translational Medicine last week. New …

These younger mayors are willing to push the limits and speak their minds when it comes to issues like climate change, the housing crisis and investments in public transit. On issues like housing, climate change and violent crime, younger mayors are making their voices heard Évelyne Beaudin says after becoming …

MANILA, Philippines — Now that Oktoberfest is still ongoing, it’s time to try food-and-beer pairings. For lagers, which are known for their crisp and refreshing taste accompanied by a smooth finish, a seafood pasta dish with red tomato sauce should be perfect, according to a recommendation on Electrolux Philippines’ Life …

MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore are among the most popular international destinations for Filipinos, but there is still much of the world to explore and enjoy. During the recent International Media Marketplace in Singapore hosted by TravMedia last October 24, Philstar.com managed to meet with tourism boards …