Unifor applauds rule change in Ontario budget: ‘They had the courage to make change’
President Jerry Dias is hopeful that Canadian unions will have more power
Monthly Archive: March 2018
Elver prices soar to new heights amid shortage, Asian demand
PORTLAND, Maine — The price of baby eels in Maine is soaring to record highs at the start of a season in which buyers expect to pay more for the valuable fish. Baby eels, called elvers, are an important part of the worldwide Japanese food trade. Maine fishermen harvest them from rivers and streams so […]
Trump EPA expected to roll back auto gas mileage standards
DETROIT — The Trump administration is expected to announce soon that it will roll back automobile gas mileage and pollution standards that were a pillar in the Obama administration’s plans to combat climate change. It’s not clear whether the announcement will include a specific number, but current regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency require the […]
Czechs extradite alleged Russian hacker to US
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The Czech Republic extradited a Russian man to the U.S. to face charges of hacking computers at LinkedIn, Dropbox and other American companies, an official said Friday. Yevgeniy Nikulin was flown to the U.S. overnight, Justice Ministry spokeswoman Tereza Schejbalova said. Nikulin denies he’s a hacker. His defence attorney claimed his […]
Irish pubs open on Good Friday for 1st time in 90 years
DUBLIN — Guinness is flowing in Irish pubs on a Good Friday for the first time in 90 years. Lines of people were reported as pubs opened at 7 a.m. to serve alcohol, thanks to legislation that overturned the 1927 ban on pubs opening on Good Friday in time for thirsty locals and tourists. The […]
Walmart reportedly eyes deal with insurer Humana
Walmart may be looking to dive deeper into the rapidly evolving health care market by acquiring the insurer Humana, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper says the retail giant is in early talks with Humana, a major provider of Medicare Advantage coverage for people age 65 and older. Citing anonymous sources, the Journal […]
Judge demands explanation in Dakota Access lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has set a Monday deadline for environmental group Earth First to explain what he says appears to be discrepancies in its argument that it can’t be sued for opposing the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners last August sued Earth First, Greenpeace and BankTrack for up […]
SpaceX launches 10 Iridium satellites from California
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 10 next-generation satellites Friday for Iridium Communications from California. The rocket, including a previously used first stage, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force at 7:13 a.m. PDT and arced southward over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. About an hour later, […]
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Drue Heinz, philanthropist, widow of Heinz CEO, dead at 103
PITTSBURGH — The widow of the former head of the H.J. Heinz Co. and a longtime patron of the literary arts has died. Drue Heinz was 103. The Heinz family and The Heinz Endowments said she died Friday in Lasswade, Scotland. Drue Heinz was known for her philanthropy and longtime support of the literary arts. […]