Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota announced Wednesday that they plan to conduct a series of studies over the next year on […]

Wingback Max Ferrari set to celebrate 100th career game for York United FC

TORONTO – Growing up, Max Ferrari was told he was too small or too slow to excel at soccer. “Not really talked about when I was younger, getting looked off […]

ETFs are wildly popular. How much of your portfolio should be in them?

Exchange-traded funds have become wildly popular among investors, particularly young people who use do-it-yourself investing platforms that can auto-invest client money in ETFs. But the question remains: is there a […]

15-year-old boy becomes first to be charged with rioting following recent UK unrest

LONDON (AP) — A 15-year-old boy on Thursday became the first person to be charged with rioting following a wave of violent unrest that swept across the U.K. Britain’s Crown […]

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Forecast for Ernesto puts hurricane in Canadian waters by Monday, with track unclear

HALIFAX – The long-term forecast for hurricane Ernesto has it moving southeast of Nova Scotia by Monday. But the Canadian Hurricane Centre says it’s still unclear how the storm will […]

Berlin’s newest pygmy hippo makes her debut, with a name inspired by a soccer star

BERLIN (AP) — The Berlin Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo made her public debut on Thursday, a day after her name — Toni, inspired by German soccer star Antonio Rüdiger […]

August’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here’s how to watch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as […]

CREA says July home sales up from year ago, but down month-over-month

OTTAWA – The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in July were up from a year ago, but edged back from where they were in June this year. The […]

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Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as inflation remains a big issue in the presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech that she will give in North Carolina on […]

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents […]

Potentially massive pay package for Starbucks new CEO, and he doesn’t even have to move to Seattle

Incoming Starbucks CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate […]

UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

EDMONTON – The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place. Third-ranked flyweight Erin Blanchfield will take on No.5-ranked, and two-time former […]

Mushtaq says Shakib playing positive role in getting Bangladesh focused on cricket despite turmoil

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said the senior cricketers, including former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan, are helping the team to focus on the test series against […]

Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations

The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion on out-of-pocket costs for medications to treat diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices […]

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down 0.6% in June

OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, fell 0.6 per cent to $82.4 billion in June. The agency […]

Ontario reduces child-care fees, introduces new operator funding formula

TORONTO – Ontario child-care operators in the national $10-a-day program will soon be compensated in a way the province says will cover the true cost of providing care, after many […]

Tottenham suspends Bissouma for Premier League opener after video showing him inhaling nitrous oxide

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma will miss the start of the Premier League season after being suspended by the club following an investigation into footage showing him appearing […]

UNHCR to monitor implementation of Italy-Albania accord to ensure migrants’ asylum rights respected

ROME (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency, which has expressed serious concerns about Italy’s deal to process some migrants’ asylum requests at holding centers in Albania, has agreed to monitor […]

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking […]

US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy was slowing under the […]

US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates. Jobless […]

The Latest: Trump to hold news conference; Harris to talk about Medicare drug price cuts

Vice President Kamala Harris will join President Joe Biden in announcing price cuts for popular Medicare drugs. Federal officials have reached deals with drug companies to lower the price for […]

Maple Leaf Foods names Deepak Bhandari as CFO for pork business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has named Deepak Bhandari as chief financial officer of its pork business, which it plans to spin off as an independent, publicly traded […]

How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism

ATCHISON, Kansas (AP) — Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City. Nestled amid rolling farmland, the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. […]

Poland showcases its growing army on a holiday that celebrates its historic defeat of the Red Army

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland on Thursday is paying tribute to its historic victory over the Red Army by honoring fallen Poles and showing off modern tanks and […]

Oh, babies. New Dr Seuss Babies merchandising line includes everything from board books to diapers

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience. On Thursday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced the launch of […]

Josh Ross, Tenille Townes added to list of performers at this year’s CCMA Awards

Canadian country music artists Josh Ross, Madeline Merlo, Tenille Townes and Owen Riegling have been added to the lineup of performers at this year’s CCMA Awards. U.S. country singers Julia […]

Bangladeshi protesters attack supporters of ex-premier Hasina and harass journalists

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Hundreds of student protesters and political activists in Bangladesh, armed with bamboo sticks, iron rods and pipes, on Thursday, assaulted supporters of the ousted Prime Minister […]

With Gaza death toll over 40,000, here’s the conflict by numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 40,000, health officials in the territory say, underscoring the magnitude of Israel’s offensive in the tiny coastal enclave. As the […]

South Africa drops charges against 95 Libyans who were arrested at an illegal military camp

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors withdrew charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at what police said was an illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga province, […]