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Canadian wildfire season is already very active. Here's why that is a big problem

By Madhusudan Raj

The Guardian reported,

"A new report claims “resounding evidence” shows that high corporate profits are a main driver of ongoing inflation, and companies continue to keep prices high even as their inflationary costs drop.

"The report, compiled by the progressive Groundwork Collaborative think tank, found corporate profits accounted for about 53% of inflation during last year’s second and third quarters. Profits drove just 11% of price growth in the 40 years prior to the pandemic... Читать дальше...

This week’s Apple headlines: latest leaked iPhone 16 Pro specs, iOS 18’s AI potential, iPad Pro review, iPadOS problems, iOS 17.5 update, and more retro emulators for iPhone.

Ralph Kennedy Frasier, who had been in declining health over the past months, died May 8 at age 85 in Jacksonville, Florida.

MOTORISTS are thrilled after discovering a “life-changing” tip that can help them avoid huge fines while on the roads.

A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.

In late May of 1990, my newlywed husband and I removed our wedding finery, climbed into his pickup truck and embarked on a planless, leisurely tour around the southwest. We saw many wonders, both big and small: the Grand Canyon, the Vermillion Cliffs, Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelley. We also saw amusing or interesting roadside…

CNN will make its June 27 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump available for simulcast by other networks, a spokesperson said Friday. ABC News, which is planning a Sept. 10 debate, has said that it will provide the feed to other networks. The debates between the presidential contenders, which came together this week, […]

Manchester United are set for a major overhaul when it comes to the playing staff in the summer and one of their current stars could be set for a move of his own

A Jewish student at Reed College was the victim of an act of faith-based discrimination and harassment, according to the school's administration.

Steve Spooner on 'pure delight' of Play-Off Semi-Final win

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Longtime Hollywood actor Dabney Coleman, best known for his villainous roles in the 1980s hit comedies "9 to 5" and "Tootsie," died Thursday. He was 92.

The Eras Tour is back underway, so it's time for surprise songs once again.

Carlos Corberan made an honest admission after his side were beaten 3-1 in their play-off semi-final second leg at Southampton.

Twelve months after finishing at the foot of the Premier League table, Southampton’s hopes of making an immediate top-flight return are still alive.]]>

Between 2019-2022, Samuel Bankman-Fried (SBF), 32, "orchestrated one of the largest financial frauds in history, stealing over $8 billion of his customers' money," for which he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Unfortunately for investors, his tremendous panache made him an effective snake oil salesman. As SBF's trial was winding down, a speech was…

Troubled EV maker Fisker Inc. is closing down its Manhattan Beach headquarters and moving employees to La Palma in Orange County in a bid to save money and stave off bankruptcy.

ROBERTO DE ZERBI say he will always be grateful for the opportunity Tony Bloom has given him with

The Backyard Cricket Season is back at the Police Field, the opening game of the season sees Bermuda Hospital taking on Corporation of Hamilton.

By Kung Chan and Xia Ri

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report predicting that the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the next decade will reshape the global automotive industry and significantly reduce oil consumption in road transportation. If charging infrastructure keeps pace, it is estimated that by 2035, EVs will represent 50% of global car sales, surpassing this year's figure by over one-fifth, reaching 17 million units. IEA Executive Director Fatih... Читать дальше...

Seated in the middle of the raging crossfire between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) sought a higher power.

While Brown v. Board of Education transformed the direction of education in our nation, educators and historians think more work needs to be done.

The 66-year-old star of Boardwalk Empire and Fargo was walking in midtown Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face, police said.

Team news before the final Scottish Premiership fixtures of the season.

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