Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence. BBC News
Jets sign Nyquist, Ehlers still unsigned as NHL free agency continuesGlobalnews Digital
The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract Wednesday.
CBS anchor claims Paramount settlement with Trump poses ‘new obstacles’ for journalists at the network
CBS News anchor John Dickerson lamented parent company Paramount’s multi-million dollar settlement with President Donald Trump on Wednesday. “Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, settled a suit with…
At least 2 dead, 43 missing after ferry sinks near Bali
Rescuers were searching Thursday for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya…
The Papers: ‘Pound falls after Reeves’s tears’ and ‘Brave face’ Kate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying and the cancer recovery of the Princess of Wales top Thursday’s papers. BBC News
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani to captain star-studded MLB All-Star lineups after starters are revealed
MLB All-Star Game voting is complete, and starters have been announced for this year’s game in Atlanta. The two reigning MVP Award winners, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, were named…
B.C. business out thousands to scam impersonating BC Lions repAnne Drewa
Back in June, Jenell Parsons says she received an email from the BC Lions inviting her to be a vendor at the team’s home opener at BC Place.
StopAntisemitism founder warns Mamdani as NYC mayor would be ‘catastrophic’ for residents
StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez said electing Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor would not only be “catastrophic” for Jewish residents, but all who reside in the city. “If Zohran…
‘They’ve made history’: Victoria Uber drivers unionizeSimon Little
The drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada’s first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.
Locals leap in to help after series of mishaps strands small plane in Courtenay estuarySimon Little
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Courtenay estuary, then crashed agian as it tried to take off. That’s when locals raced to help move it before the…
Seven missing after powerful explosion at California fireworks facility as evacuation orders remain in place
Hundreds of people are without power, and seven people remain missing after a violent explosion at a fireworks facility in Yolo County, California, early Tuesday evening. At least two people…