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Workers at hundreds of Starbucks stores began walking off the job during a key promotional event on Thursday, demanding improved staffing and schedules, the Workers United said on social media platform X. Canadian locations are not expected to be affected Workers at hundreds of Starbucks stores began walking off the …

Robinson Gen.San after the Magnitude 6.7 earthquake (Photo courtesy: Mindanao Weather Update ) This handout photo obtained on November 17, 2023 from the facebook page of Shaira Ann Sandigan-Rodrigo, shows a damaged ceiling at a shopping mall in General Santos City in South Cotabato after a strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake …

A CBC News investigation has found no evidence that any fines have been dished out since the Newfoundland and Labrador government beefed up a law five years ago to make sure landlords and tenants were made more accountable. The residential tenancies board doesn’t impose fines meant to ensure compliance. So, …

The jury will hear closing arguments today in the trial of a former senior RCMP intelligence official accused of offering top-secret information to police targets for money. Cameron Ortis is accused of leaking special operational information to police targets The jury will hear closing arguments today in the trial of …

Despite widely publicized reports of rare but severe side effects, obesity doctors say Ozempic and drugs like it have the potential to vastly medical help for a chronic illness that patients have been forced for too long to try to cure on their own. New data also shows a reduced …

Both regulation and more parental involvement needed to rein in social media experiment, psychiatrists and scientists say. Canadian scientists view changes in brain's reward system as people watch clips Kids who spend hours on their phones scrolling through social media are showing more aggression, depression and anxiety, say Canadian researchers. …

MANILA, Philippines — Longtime Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart announced she would stepping down from her role, one that she's held since 1997. Following the conclusion of the Miss Universe 2023 national costume show, co-host Nick Teplitz brought out Shugart onto the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena stage in El …

MANILA, Philippines — As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, Hilton Manila is thrilled to unveil a series of festive offerings designed to immerse guests in the enchanting spirit of a Filipino Christmas. Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise Indulge in the elegance of Shanghainese cuisine with the Destiny Imperial …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Ukraine 2023 Angelina Usanova made a statement at the national costume show earlier today in El Salvador. Angelina walked the runway wearing a sky blue gown while holding a golden baby. The show's host said that Ukraine's costume is called "Mother Protector." In her Instagram …

Philippines Presdient Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers remarks during the Philippines 123 Signing Ceremony during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California, on November 16, 2023. The APEC Summit takes place through November 17. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17, 2023 (AFP) …