San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday he will refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following this week’s … Read More
The deaths of four miners in the West African nation of Burkina Faso has advocates calling for greater oversight of Canadian-owned mining companies operating overseas. Workers at the Perkoa Mine, which is … Read More
Cleveland Clinic reported a $104.5 million operating loss in the first quarter as labor expenses rose and inpatient admissions declined. The 20-hospital not-for-profit health system’s revenue rose to $3.04 billion … Read More
Darren Helm scored with 5.6 seconds left and Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 shots as the Colorado Avalanche finished off their second-round series with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis … Read More
Archeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan city filled with palaces, pyramids and plazas on a construction site of what will become an industrial park near Merida, on … Read More
The rising price of oil may grab most of the headlines, but another commodity — natural gas — is on an even wilder ride and expected to hit fresh highs … Read More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will take lower-than-anticipated spending on the controversial Alzheimer’s disease medication Aduhelm into account when calculating Medicare Part B premiums for 2023, the agency … Read More
For the first time in months, Randy Ambrosie can think solely about football. The CFL commissioner was in a very upbeat mood Friday, and with good reason. On Thursday night, … Read More
A 14-metre long humpback whale freed from entanglement in an illegal drift fishing net off the island of Mallorca has died on another Spanish beach more than 300 kilometres away. … Read More
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in “unlawful conduct” aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company. The lawsuit filed late … Read More
Studies show that private equity investment in healthcare results in more surprise bills and overall higher costs for patients. Surprise billing is the practice of charging insured patients for out-of-network … Read More
Victoria, BC will be the host of the 2022 Summer National Diving Championships. Source link
A mother and sister known for baking decadent pastries. A restaurant worker buying his three-year-old’s birthday cake. A father of six who worked as a school bus aide. These three … Read More
Even when regular workers win their biggest raises in decades, they look minuscule compared with what CEOs are getting. The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 … Read More
A bipartisan group of Senate Finance Committee leaders on Thursday proposed expanding telehealth access for mental health services. The committee issued a discussion draft that pushes to eliminate Medicare’s in-person visit requirement … Read More
It’s been a long time coming, but the day has nearly arrived. This year’s Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be held in-person for the first time since 2019 at the Richmond Olympic Oval … Read More
British prosecutors said Thursday they have charged actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men, an announcement that came as the actor was in court in … Read More
When you were in high school, did you learn about leasing a car, the pitfalls of payday loans or how best to invest your money? Amy Smith certainly didn’t, and that’s why … Read More
CVS Health’s new digital platform intends to give consumers access to health services on demand, whether they are at home or in a retail or community-based setting. Eligible Aetna and … Read More
DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 17 points and six assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 99-68 on Thursday night. Connecticut (5-2), in the midst … Read More
The British government unveiled a 15 billion-pound emergency aid package on Thursday featuring a 25 per cent tax on profits at oil and gas firms, to help offset increases in … Read More
The federal government has put out new policy directives for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) aimed at improving competition and giving consumers more options for their telecom services. … Read More
A perfect storm looms for federally qualified health centers whenever the federal government decides the COVID-19 public health emergency is over. When that declaration ends, which isn’t likely to happen … Read More
Former Formula One head Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil for having a gun while boarding a plane, police said Thursday. The 91-year-old Ecclestone was released on bail and Brazilian … Read More
Former U.S. president Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting his … Read More
A federal consumer watchdog has found that visible minority and Indigenous customers at Canada’s big banks more often received inappropriate treatment from sales staff. In a mystery shopping review conducted … Read More
The Health and Human Services Department has withdrawn a policy initiated under President Donald Trump that would have required extensive reviews of its regulations. Under the SUNSET rule, nearly all … Read More
This is a column by Morgan Campbell, who writes opinion for CBC Sports. For more information about CBC’s Opinion section, please see the FAQ. There have been a couple of moments when I’ve … Read More
Diali Kaba’s mother woke her up on Thursday morning with terrifying news: there had been a fire at the hospital in their town in Senegal where Kaba’s two-week-old daughter was … Read More
It is inevitable that if incomes fail to keep pace with a 6.8 per cent inflation rate, many Canadian wage earners are forced to scrimp. But economists who study financial … Read More
Health systems are devoting resources to research and treatments for patients with “long COVID” symptoms, who comprise a significant portion of those infected with COVID-19. One in five COVID-19 survivors … Read More
As daunting as taking the line with Olympic medallists is for a professional sprinter, there might be a bigger challenge ahead for 18-year-old sensation Erriyon Knighton. “Be yourself, don’t think … Read More
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was sentenced Wednesday to about 12 and a half years in prison after he was convicted last December of receiving and possessing child pornography. … Read More
ProMedica promoted its chief operating officer to president, where he takes on a title previously held by CEO Randy Oostra. Arturo Polizzi will continue to serve as COO in addition … Read More
Tre Ford of the Waterloo Warriors and Sophie de Goede of the Queen’s Gaels were named winners of the Lois and Doug Mitchell U Sports athletes of the year awards … Read More
Boeing’s crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard. It was a quick trip back: the … Read More
All participants at the Federal Reserve’s May 3-4 policy meeting backed a half-percentage-point rate increase to combat inflation they agreed had become a key threat to the economy’s performance and … Read More
Compensation among most physician specialties increased slightly in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the Medical Group Management Association. Compensation plateaued in 2020 as providers … Read More
The Conservatives are joining a growing number of calls for Canada Soccer to cancel a controversial exhibition game against Iran set for next month in Vancouver. The families of those who … Read More
Desperation turned to heart-wrenching sorrow for families of grade schoolers killed after an 18-year-old gunman barricaded himself in their Texas classroom and began shooting, killing 19 children and their two teachers. … Read More
Pfizer said Wednesday that it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries. The drugmaker … Read More
Pfizer said Wednesday that it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries. The drugmaker … Read More
This is a column by Shireen Ahmed, who writes opinion for CBC Sports. For more information about CBC’s Opinion section, please see the FAQ. “When are we going to do something? I’m tired. … Read More
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has responded to an investigative report on government parties that took place during COVID-19 lockdowns by saying he takes “full responsibility for everything that took place.” … Read More
A high school prom in Hawaii where masked dancers weren’t allowed to touch. A return to virtual city council meetings in one Colorado town after the mayor and others tested … Read More
North America’s top women’s hockey players are teaming up with former tennis star Billie Jean King and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter to explore launching a pro league within … Read More
North Korea fired three missiles, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, after U.S. President Joe Biden ended an Asia trip in which he agreed … Read More
Canada has begun supplying the world with minerals critical to a greener economy with the country’s first rare earth mine delivering concentrated ore. “Canada and its allies are gaining independence … Read More
The No Surprises Act shielded private health insurance enrollees from an estimated 2 million surprise bills during the first two months of the year, according to a report health insurance … Read More
The All-NBA all-star team was unveiled Tuesday with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo the only player to receive votes on all 100 ballots. Also on the first team are Dallas … Read More
In a gripping underwater rescue, Spanish divers have freed a 12-metre long humpback whale entangled in an illegal drift net off the Balearic island of Mallorca. One of the divers, … Read More
Canada’s banks are gearing up to release their latest quarterly results amid a volatile backdrop. Analysts are expecting tempered results as the banks navigate soaring inflation, rising interest rates, housing … Read More
Never before have Western economic sanctions proliferated in such numbers. More have been slapped on entities connected to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine on February 24th than had been … Read More
Health insurance companies haven’t adequately implemented changes to the prior authorization process that insurers and providers devised in 2018, according to survey results the American Medical Association published Tuesday. Four … Read More
Paris Saint-Germain suspended the coach of its women’s team on Tuesday, with the club saying it had been informed of “inappropriate behaviour and remarks” made by Didier Olle-Nicolle toward some … Read More
Canada’s intelligence community will have to grapple with the growing influence of anti-democratic forces in the United States — including the threat posed by conservative media outlets like Fox News … Read More
Canadian mortgage brokers say home buyers are increasingly considering credit unions and private lenders to secure mortgages as rates rise. The brokers notice Canadians are now more drawn than before … Read More
Never before have Western economic sanctions proliferated in such numbers. More have been slapped on entities connected to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine on February 24th than had been … Read More
Civica, the hospital-backed generic pharmaceutical company, named Ned McCoy as its new CEO on Tuesday. McCoy is the company’s chief operating officer and will take over from current CEO, Martin … Read More
The Canadian Elite Basketball League is now the biggest pro sports league in Canada. With the addition of three expansion clubs for the 2022 season, the CEBL has more Canadian-based … Read More
Billed a COVID-19 success story as its economy boomed through the pandemic, Taiwan is now battling a record wave of infections as it eases restrictions that had kept outbreaks at … Read More
Canadians are facing record-high gas prices, which is making driving more unaffordable and feeding into the climbing cost of everyday goods and services. In the last year, gas prices have … Read More
Parents hoping to get their youngest children vaccinated against COVID-19 got some encouraging news Monday. Pfizer said three small doses of its vaccine offers strong protection to youngsters under 5, … Read More
A’ja Wilson scored 24 points, Jackie Young added 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces routed the Los Angeles Sparks 104-76 on Monday night for their fifth … Read More
The devastating heat wave that has baked India and Pakistan in recent months was made more likely due to climate change, according to a study by an international group of scientists … Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic … Read More
Health worker burnout will intensify if healthcare employers, health insurance companies and communites fail to address the crisis, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy cautions in a report issued Monday. Burnout … Read More
Andrei Vasilevskiy had 49 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the Florida Panthers with a 2-0 victory Monday night that sent the two-time defending Stanley … Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the United Nations agency said in a briefing on Monday morning, noting … Read More
Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market. In a memo to employees Monday, the Seattle coffee giant said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have … Read More
A federal appeals court is being asked to reconsider its decision allowing the Biden administration to require that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. A panel of the 5th U.S. … Read More
Major League Baseball suspended Josh Donaldson for one game Monday after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson … Read More
Canadian chef Jessica Rosval believes kitchens should be about creating family and community. Not just home kitchens or communal gatherings, but kitchens of the world’s top restaurants, where a boys’ … Read More
A longtime contractor for British multinational Shell has publicly called out the oil and gas company’s climate plans, accusing it of “double talk” by saying it wants to cut greenhouse … Read More
Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week … Read More
Canadian Bianca Andreescu scored a three-set victory over Ysaline Bonaventure of Belgium in the first round of the French Open on Monday in Paris, France. Andreescu dropped the opening set … Read More
The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has crossed the milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, propelled by the … Read More
When Kathleen Cassidy goes grocery shopping these days, she’s noticed that while so many prices are going up, others stay the same — but there’s less inside. Take laundry detergent pods, … Read More
President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something “to be concerned about.” In his first public … Read More
The Colorado Avalanche say forward Nazem Kadri received threats after his collision that injured St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series on Saturday night. The … Read More
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, rallying support on his first trip to Asia since taking office for U.S. … Read More
The White House is planning for “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19. In public … Read More
Evander Kane scored a natural hat trick during an electric six-minute span and captain Connor McDavid provided more magic with three assists in another dominant performance as the Edmonton Oilers … Read More
A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at … Read More
Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones scored 18 points each and the Connecticut Sun breezed to a 92-70 victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday. Thomas added six rebounds and six … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic is “most certainly not over,” the head of the World Health Organization warned Sunday, despite a decline in reported cases since the peak of the Omicron wave. … Read More
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Featuring medal round coverage from Day 2 of the World Rugby Sevens stop in Toulouse, France. Source link
Shanghai reopened a small part of the world’s longest subway system on Sunday after some lines had been closed for almost two months, as the city paves the way for … Read More
After two years of lockdowns and travel restrictions, many Canadians are eager to pack their bags and finally hit the road. However, there’s a hitch. While travellers no longer have … Read More
Canada’s Sophie Schmidt scored in the second half to help the Houston Dash defeat hosts Portland Thorns 2-0 in National Women’s Soccer League soccer action on Saturday at Providence Park. The 33-year-old … Read More
Roberta Drury, a 32-year-old woman who was the youngest of the 10 Black people killed at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket, was remembered at her funeral on Saturday for her kindness and welcoming … Read More
The American Medical Association, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Joint Commission are joining forces on a pilot program to help health systems integrate equity into care delivery, the groups … Read More
Watch the best athletes in the world compete at the second stop of the Diamond League season in Birmingham, England. Source link
Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday’s game against New York. “He just … Read More
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement covered 90.2 percent of inpatient days — days when a patient occupies a bed, regardless of payment source — at Detroit Receiving in 2020, according to … Read More
Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan claimed her fifth Women’s Champions League title in six years as Olympique Lyonnais beat defending champion and favourite FC Barcelona 3-1 in the final on Saturday in Turin, Italy. The centre … Read More
Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat Saturday after a federal election in Australia, and the opposition Labor Party was set to end almost a decade of conservative rule, possibly with the … Read More
In the five months that Jennifer Anne Hall was a respiratory therapist at Hedrick Medical Center, the rural Missouri hospital experienced 18 “code blue” incidents — an alarming increase in … Read More
A late add to the men’s 100-metre field, Toronto sprinter Aaron Brown came on strong near the finish line to win his first-ever Diamond League race at the distance on … Read More
