Author: Lynda Austin

Firefighters in Nova Scotia could set a new record with their 50/50 raffle prize – Halifax

Throughout the year, Nova Scotia’s volunteer firefighters organize a series of 50/50 raffles as a fundraising initiative to support fire departments across the province. The stakes rise significantly each December, when participants have a shot at winning a million-dollar prize. Recently, a resident from Sydney became the lucky winner of […]

Stellantis Division to Settle California Emissions Investigation with $4.2 Million Payment, according to Reuters

Title: Stellantis Unit Settles California Air Quality Violations Probe for $4.2M Author: David Shepardson On Monday, California confirmed that FCA US, a division of Stellantis, has reached a settlement of $4.2 million to conclude an investigation into excessive emissions. The investigation was conducted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) […]

According to an eToro survey, nearly 37% of retail investors in the United Arab Emirates intend to boost their cryptocurrency investments by 2025.

A recent study conducted by eToro indicates that retail investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are focusing on cryptocurrencies, stocks, and self-development as they plan their financial objectives for the year 2025. The survey uncovers an intriguing trend among UAE investors, demonstrating a significant leaning towards digital assets, equity […]

Rights Observer Urges Responsibility for ‘Severe’ Aggression Towards Georgian Demonstrators

Title: “Ukraine’s Increasing Drone Capabilities Showcased in Latest Kazan Attack” In a recent demonstration of their escalating drone technology, Ukraine targeted tall buildings in Kazan, the capital of the resource-rich Tatarstan republic in Russia. The attack, which occurred on December 21, was carried out in three stages between 7:40 and […]

Biden rejects 66 freshly proposed federal judge positions, attributing the decision to rushed actions by the House

President Biden on Monday rejected a previously bipartisan initiative to introduce 66 additional federal district judgeships. He justified his veto by saying that the rushed proceedings in the House of Representatives left crucial questions unanswered regarding these lifetime appointments. The proposed legislation would have gradually established new trial court judgeships […]

Why Labor Economists are Calling the ‘Great Resignation’ the ‘Great Stay’: A Shift in the Employment Landscape

The American employment landscape has significantly evolved in recent years. Previously marked by high levels of employee turnover, it has now become a market where employees prefer job stability, a phenomena that labor economists have dubbed as the “great stay.” This shift, where low levels of hiring, quitting, and layoffs […]