Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together. BBC News
Britons booking ‘later, closer, shorter’ UK breaks
The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say. BBC News
How a port clinic stopped my leg turning septic and could be the future of NHS care
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea. BBC News
Best washable rugs you can get in 2025Robyn Fiorda
One thing’s certain – a room isn’t quite finished without the right rug. Read on for top picks from Cozey to Pottery Barn and beyond.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don’t return to Texas
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to increase the redistricting margin for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don’t return to Austin. Democrats from the Lone Star state have made…
Carney says he’s focused on building up Canada but talks with U.S. continueGlobalnews Digital
‘Yes we are having discussions with the Americans but Canadians want us to focus here at home,’ Carney said after U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs around the world. …
Graffiti in downtown Saskatoon is on the riseNicole Healey
The Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District has been removing graffiti in the downtown core for years, but recently the amount has gotten out of control.
Defense Secretary Hegseth considers reversing Army ban on aggressive ‘shark attack’ training
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the “shark attack,” the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The…
AG Bondi offers $50M for arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The United States has accused Maduro of aiding…
Dem challenger calls GOP congresswoman ‘ESL puppet’ in heated immigration post: ‘Vile extremist’
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., responded to comments from a Democratic challenger referring to her as an “ESL puppet” in a post criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration policies. “My story…
Jessica Alba’s ‘stunning’ in green bikini as romance with ‘Top Gun’ star Danny Ramirez heats up
Jessica Alba is enjoying some fun in the sun. The 44-year-old “Sin City” star posted a photo of herself enjoying the summer sun in a dark green string bikini, captioning…
Forget SEO: How to get found by AI tools in 2025
Three years ago, I said Google was going the way of the dial-up modem. People called me crazy with a capital K. Well, I was spot on. We don’t use…
Steve Bannon has two-word answer to dismiss 2028 presidential candidacy rumor
After a report by the Daily Mail cited “well-placed” sources close to Steve Bannon who claim he is gearing up for a 2028 presidential run, the former chief strategist to…
Man faces 81 charges in historic sexual assault investigation: Niagara policeGlobalnews Digital
Niagara regional police say the 53-year-old man, who was previously arrested last November, is now facing dozens of new charges.
White House launches federal security blitz as president vows to end DC ‘crime plague’
In an effort to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump is ramping up federal enforcement in Washington, D.C., and deploying additional federal law enforcement agents…
Trump to nominate ‘loyalist’ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board
Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Mexican IndyCar driver ‘caught off guard’ by ICE’s ‘Speedway Slammer’ post on social media
The Department of Homeland Security posted an AI-generated photo of an ICE-sponsored IndyCar this week, and it caught the eyes of some of IndyCar’s officials and one of its top…
Group applies to have review of Alberta separation question quashedGlobalnews Digital
A hearing began Thursday in Edmonton on whether the courts should be allowed to decide if a proposed referendum question on Alberta separation violates the Canadian constitution.
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party. BBC News