Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:04:46 GMT
U.S. a leader among democratic nations, or an undemocratic outlier?
The world has been treated to successive spectacles of national leaders gathering at a G7 Summit in Cornwall and a NATO Summit in Brussels. The U.S. corporate media have portrayed these summ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:40:07 GMT
Rokkr, Empire advance in CDL's Stage 4 Major
The Minnesota Rokkr and Dallas Empire posted 3-0 wins Thursday to reach the upper-bracket semifinals as the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Major got underway.
The event marks the return of in-person p...[read more]
Published: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:40:07 GMT
Yankees turn their second triple play of season
The New York Yankees turned their second triple play of the season, a 1-3-6-2-5-6 play in the first inning of their Thursday game against the host Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo.
The 26th triple play i...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:55:07 GMT
Blue Jays place RHP Rafael Dolis (finger) on 10-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday placed right-hander Rafael Dolis on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger strain.
The Blue Jays also put outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on the paternity l...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:27:07 GMT
World's third largest diamond unearthed in Botswana
Gaborone [Botswana], June 18 (ANI): One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana, the country government said. The CNN reported that the 1,098-carat stone, believed to be the thi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:19:19 GMT
RSL chasing better finishing kick vs. Whitecaps
Real Salt Lake enters Friday's home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Sandy, Utah, looking to reverse a troubling trend.
In the early portion of the season, Real Salt Lake (2-1-3, 9 points) has...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:55:06 GMT
Canadians may take Pfizer or Moderna second dose
Washington [US], June 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) is recommending those who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus shot as the first dose in the...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:05:13 GMT
Red Bulls face Nashville SC seeking fourth straight home win
The New York Red Bulls will try to win their fourth in a row at home on Friday evening against a visiting Nashville SC side that is one of two remaining unbeaten teams in MLS.
Orlando City was unbeat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:55:07 GMT
Golden Knights seek fast start in Game 3 vs. Canadiens
For a team that can race like a thoroughbred, the Vegas Golden Knights are constantly leaving the starting gate slower than a plow horse.
It's a situation the Golden Knights must address when they pl...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:19:14 GMT
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula wins an upset in Berlin
Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bett1Open in Berlin by defeating No. 4 seed Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday.
Pegula converted six of her nine break-po...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:55:26 GMT
ATP roundup: Matteo Berrettini ousts Andy Murray
Top-seeded Matteo Berrettini of Italy defeated five-time former champion Andy Murray 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to move into the quarterfinals at the cinch Championships in London.
Berrettini, who hasn't l...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:41:03 GMT
4 ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover
With pandemic-related lockdowns being lifted around the world, businesses are announcing plans to bring employee...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:05:07 GMT
Isles GM Lou Lamoriello a finalist for Gregory Award
Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the finalists for the 2020-21 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award....[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:55:57 GMT
'Dune' set to World Premiere at Venice Film Festival
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Canadian film director Denis Villeneuve's hotly-anticipated 'Dune' reboot will be making its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
As anticipated by ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:19:07 GMT
Yankees eye 3-game sweep of Blue Jays in Buffalo
After back-to-back one-run victories, the New York Yankees will be out to complete a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night in Buffalo.
The Yankees won the opener 6-5 on Tuesday ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:05:07 GMT
White-hot White Sox prepped for big series vs. Astros
The Chicago White Sox set the table for an anticipated series against the Houston Astros by doing what they've done a lot lately: They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays at home Wednesday.
The White Sox ear...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:40:20 GMT
Carey Price stands tall in 3rd as Habs even series with Knights
First-period goals by Joel Armia and Tyler Toffoli sparked the Montreal Canadiens to a three-goal lead, and they held on for a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Game 2 of their...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:40:13 GMT
MLB roundup: Mets top Cubs despite Jacob deGrom's exit
Jacob deGrom pitched three perfect innings before exiting with right shoulder soreness, but the Mets' bullpen finished the job as New York earned a 6-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednes...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Indians go for 4-game sweep over road-inept Orioles
While the Baltimore Orioles' misery on the road continues, the Cleveland Indians' current surge has come with some strong play at home.
The Indians aim to complete a four-game series sweep on Thursda...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:19:08 GMT
Angels hopeful for Anthony Rendon return vs. Tigers
The Los Angeles Angels hope to receive a boost in the return of third baseman Anthony Rendon when they kick off a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday at Anaheim, Calif.
Rendon str...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:55:16 GMT
China launches 3 astronauts to space station
Beijing [China], June 17 (ANI): China launched three Chinese astronauts from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre to an under-construction space station on Thursday.
The crew is led by 56-year-old Nie ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:55:14 GMT
Yankees survive 9th-inning threat to edge Blue Jays
Gary Sanchez hit a two-run pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning and the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night at Buffalo.
Gerrit Cole (8-3) allowed two runs...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:40:20 GMT
Gerard Gallant officially tabbed as Rangers' coach
Gerard Gallant is now officially the head coach of the New York Rangers.
The Rangers announced the move on Wednesday, with the 57-year-old Gallant reportedly receiving a four-year contract.
"Gerard'...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:40:13 GMT
Lightning taking road success up against Islanders in Game 3
The Tampa Bay Lightning have become accustomed to playing on the road during a historic 10-month run through two Stanley Cup playoffs, yet Thursday's game promises to be a unique situation.
Lightning...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:19:07 GMT
Maple Leafs sign Jason Spezza, 38, to one-year extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed center Jason Spezza to a one-year extension for the league minimum $750,000 on Wednesday.
Spezza, who turned 38 on Sunday, will return for his 19th NHL season and his t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:19:13 GMT
Avalanche re-sign F Jayson Megna to 2-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche re-signed forward Jayson Megna on Wednesday to a two-year contract through 2022-23.
Megna, 31, split this season between the Avalanche and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eag...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:14:36 GMT
Roger Federer suffers shock second-round defeat ahead of Wimbledon
Roger Federer suffered a setback in his preparations for Wimbledon after crashing out of the second round of the ATP grass court tournament in Halle on Wednesday.Federer, who will bid to win...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:55:22 GMT
ATP roundup: Roger Federer falls in second round in Halle
Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied Wednesday to defeat fifth-seeded Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Noventi Open in Halle, Germany.
The 20-year-old Canadian struck 13 ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:19:13 GMT
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out, team fears ACL injury
Kawhi Leonard is out for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday with a knee injury.
The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Leonard has a sprained right knee and won't play in Game...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:40:39 GMT
Father's Day: Support dads as parents, not just 'mother's helpers'
School and child care closures during the COVID-19 lockdowns have been a crisis for parents with children at home, felt mostly by mothers....[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:40:15 GMT
Canada needs a national public transportation system - here's why
A major transit gap was created when Greyhound Lines stopped providing intercity bus services in Central Canada in May. Greyhound had ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:40:41 GMT
Large methane leak detected over South Africa coal mining region
The cloud was spotted about 125 kilometers east of Johannesburg in an area where Sasol has coal mines.Methane can continue leaking after mines have been cl...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:40:14 GMT
Red Sox in need of strong start vs. Braves
Garrett Richards will attempt to stabilize the rotation of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday when he faces the Braves in the finale of a two-game set in Atlanta.
Red Sox starters have thrown fewer than...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:19:07 GMT
Yanks look to ride momentum of comeback win vs. Jays
The New York Yankees hope they are on the start of something good after their comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night in Buffalo, N.Y.
The Yankees, who had lost three in a row and se...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:37:24 GMT
US introduces legislation on trade secret thefts
Beijing [China], June 16 (ANI): Several US senators on Tuesday introduced legislation aiming to make it easier for businesses that believe they are victims of intellectual property theft to block impo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:13:41 GMT
Texas faces risk of power blackouts on Wednesday
Texas squeezed by on Tuesday with just enough electricity to keep the lights on. On Wednesday, it will face the prospect of blackouts all over again.Temperatures are expected to reach 37 deg...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:40:07 GMT
MLB roundup: Astros top Rangers on Jose Altuve's 10th-inning slam
Jose Altuve clubbed a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Altuve socked his 13th home run into the Crawf...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:05:08 GMT
Study: Half of US Cosmetics Contain Toxic Chemicals
More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, ac...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 03:05:07 GMT
Yankees rally past Blue Jays, end 3-game skid
Pinch hitter Clint Frazier drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the visiting New York Yankees came back to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Tuesday night in Buffalo.
Gary Sanche...[read more]
Published: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:39:43 GMT
Doug Ford uses the notwithstanding clause for political benefit
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:52:12 GMT
The G7, NATO and the demonising of China
The two meetings of the G7 and NATO have left no doubt as to the growing strength of a united front, both economically and militarily, that is being built to threaten, confront, contain and reduce ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:55:05 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- June 18
BEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:05:01 GMT
U.S. dollar strengthens after Fed decision, economic data
NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar surged in late trading on Thursday as market participants assessed the Federal Reserve's latest decision while digesting key economic data. The ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:30:08 GMT
Roundup: Brazil continue to set the pace in men's VNL
RIMINI, Italy, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Brazil beat Iran 3-1 here on Wednesday for their seventh straight win in the men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), while Italy overwhelmed the Netherlands in fou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:44:16 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- June 17
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchang...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:44:05 GMT
Canadian Green Party leader says racist and sexist attempts to oust her
OTTAWA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Canada's Green Party leader Annamie Paul said Wednesday afternoon that attempts to remove her out of the party's leadership were racist and sexist. "A small group...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:55:02 GMT
Canadian wholesale sales continue edging up in April
OTTAWA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Canadian wholesale sales edged up 0.4 percent to 71.5 billion Canadian dollars in April 2021, according to Statistics Canada on Wednesday. April saw the third inc...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:49:01 GMT
U.S. dollar jumps after Fed decision
NEW YORK, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar surged in late trading on Wednesday as market participants digested the Federal Reserve's latest policy statement. The dollar index, which measu...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:05:01 GMT
Canada's CPI continues rising in May
OTTAWA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.6 percent on a year-over-year basis in May, up from the previous month's 3.4 percent increase, Statistics Canada said Wednesday....[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:12:01 GMT
News of the Day: Putin and Biden Set for First Face-to-Face Meeting
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss capital, a moment of high-stakes diplomacy at a time when both leaders agree that...[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:49:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- June 16
BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchan...[read more]
Published: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:16:07 GMT
Pacylex Presents Updates on the Journey of PCLX-001 to the Clinic at BIO and FASEB Conferences
Pacylex Presents Updates on the Journey of PCLX-001 to the Clinic at BIO and FASEB ConferencesEdmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2021 -- On the heels of...[read more]
Published: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:16:08 GMT
GaN Systems Paves the Way for Power Electronics Innovation at APEC 2021
GaN Systems Paves the Way for Power Electronics Innovation at APEC 2021OTTAWA, Canada - June 9, 2021 - GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nit...[read more]
Published: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:16:07 GMT
Canada Represents Largest International Delegation at BIO DIGITAL 2021 Signaling New Era for Biotech Sector
Canada Represents Largest International Delegation at BIO DIGITAL 2021 Signaling New Era for Biotech SectorBOSTON - June 8, 2021 - On the heels of an unp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:57:43 GMT
Meat prices climb as Canadians fire up the summer BBQ season
The summer barbecue season is quickly approaching and with easing COVID restrictions across most of the country, there could be strong demand for burgers, steaks, chicken breasts and pork chops as Can...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:32:10 GMT
Saskatchewan RCMP lay manslaughter charges in officers death
Alphonse Stanley Traverse and Marlene Velma Louise Pagee are facing several charges including manslaughter in relation to the death of RCMP Const. Shelby Patton....[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:32:57 GMT
Man and woman charged with manslaughter in death of Sask. RCMP Const. Shelby Patton
The family of Saskatchewan RCMP Const. Shelby Pattonsaythey're devastated by the death of ayoung man who loved his job and his community....[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:44:07 GMT
Prime minister, Sask. premier mourn death of RCMP officer killed on-duty
Officials and community members from Saskatchewan and across Canada are sharing messages of mourning after an RCMP officer was killed on-duty Saturday....[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:58:06 GMT
No charges laid in death last month near Air Canada Window Park
Winnipeg Police say that no charges will be laid in the death last month of a 30-year-old man near the Air Canada Window Park area downtown. On May 21 at shortly after 10:30 a.m., Cadet units were pat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:55:08 GMT
Three takeaways from Canada's vital World Cup qualifying win over Haiti - MLSSoccer.com
Three takeaways from Canada's vital World Cup qualifying win over Haiti - MLSSoccer.com MLSsoccer.com...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:22:45 GMT
Sask. RCMP officer killed while on-duty
Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head RCMP detachment was killed while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to Saskatchewan RCMP. Speaking at a press conference, Rhonda Blackmore, the assistant co...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:06:56 GMT
Communities in mourning after 'ideal' Sask. RCMP officer killed during traffic stop
Shock, numbness and disbelief is rippling through the town of Wolseley after a Saskatchewan RCMP officer was killed during a traffic stop in the communitys downtown Saturday morning. That sort of thin...[read more]
Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:33:39 GMT
On-duty officer killed, 2 in custody after collision in southern Saskatchewan, RCMP say
AnRCMPofficer is dead and two people are in custody after a collision in southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, RCMP said....[read more]
Published: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:00:40 GMT
Residential schools an appalling chapter in Canada's history - Newmarket News
Published: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:16:56 GMT