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Syria’s Finance Minister Signals New Phase in Relations with IMF and World Bank
In a declaration marked by optimism and strategic intent, Syria’s Minister of Finance, Muhammad Yasir Barniya, has announced a turning point in the country’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The...
Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down after just days on the job as controversies pile up
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Bell Flavors Announces Kelli Heinz as Chief Marketing Officer
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) proudly announces its new Chief Marketing Officer at its Northbrook, IL-based headquarter, former Vice President of Marketing & Industry Affairs, Kelli Heinz. “Kelli’s appointment as Bell’s Chief Marketing...
David Eby says British Columbia's anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province plans to push ahead with anti-tariff advertisements aimed at the American public, days after U.S. VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province plans to push ahead...
Greg Newman’s Top Picks for October 27, 2025
Greg Newman, senior wealth advisor & portfolio manager at Newman Group, ScotiaMcLeod, shares his outlook on North American Equities & Dividend Stocks. Greg Newman, Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Newman Group, ScotiaMcLeod Focus: North...
David Eby says British Columbia's anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead (BC)
Photo: The Canadian Press B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province plans to push ahead with anti-tariff...
I went to Europe’s best Halloween event that rivals anything in US, and it’s closer than you think
It's so spectacular that readers of USA Today voted it the world’s number one spot for Halloween This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Derry Halloween is incredible (Image:...
Morning Business Report: U.S. and China reach preliminary trade deal
Top trade negotiators from the United States and China say they’ve reached common ground on several key issues (LILAMAX)- Top trade negotiators from the United States and China say they’ve reached common ground on several key issues, paving the...
Sweden’s EQT bids to buy Australia’s AUB Group at a $3.41 billion valuation
(Reuters) -Australia’s AUB Group said on Tuesday it had granted Swedish private equity EQT exclusive access to its books after receiving a takeover offer which values the insurance broking company at A$5.25 billion ($3.41 billion). Under the...
Church’s Return to Relevance Started with Super Fans
Two principles have guided Navin Sharma over the years, a career spanning roles at Arby’s and parent Inspire Brands before being named global CMO at Church’s Texas Chicken 22 months ago. One is a SAT vocab word in “beneficence,” or the ethical aim...
Here's How NASA Plans To Deorbit The ISS
After more than two decades in orbit, the NASA is planning to end the International Space Station's journey. NASA has confirmed that the ISS will be decommissioned and deliberately brought down to Earth in 2030. The orbital laboratory, which has...
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers reverses App Store class action certification [U]
Update: An Apple spokesperson provided 9to5Mac with the following statement regarding today’s decision: “We’re pleased the Court recognized the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate the alleged harm to consumers and decertified the class. We continue...
Southside Market, A Grocery Co-Op And Cafe, Brings Fresh Food To Chatham At Critical Time
CHATHAM — Razz Sharpless didn’t see any grocery stores on her walk to Southside Market and Cafe Friday morning. Sharpless, who recently moved to Chicago and settled in the South Loop, visited the market to support her friend Lauren Travis, the...
The UK’s experiences with austerity are a lesson for Argentina
The results of Argentina’s mid-term elections were not what anyone expected. President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party harvested 41% of the vote nationwide. It was a tidy victory over a Peronist opposition that clearly expected the...
Namdar, Mason strike deal for 190 S. LaSalle after initial buyer walks
Two Long Island investment firms known for scooping up distressed shopping malls are back at it in Chicago’s troubled office sector — this time with a deal for one of the Loop’s marquee high-rises. Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management...
The sports equinox is back. Here's how to watch all 4 leagues on Monday
We know that you, dear readers of The Athletic, like watching sports. It’s a reliable social routine or a sacred ritual, whichever you need in a given moment. You wouldn’t put so much time and money into it if the payoff wasn’t there. Monday marks...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Reagan is ‘spinning around in his grave’ over Trump’s tariff policy
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Reagan is ‘spinning around in his grave’ over Trump’s tariff policy 08:01 UP NEXT Lawmakers need ‘genuine’ conversations to...
Michigan wine country: Your guide to the state’s 5 wine regions
The state’s glacier history and impact from the Great Lakes contribute to ideal conditions for cultivating delicious Michigan wine. While many people primarily associate Michigan with things like the auto industry and the Great Lakes, Michigan...
Amazon to cut 30K corporate jobs Tuesday: reports
Amazon is expected to trim as many as 30,000 corporate jobs Tuesday. The reduction would impact 10% of the company’s 350,000 office workers, according to CNBC. Sources said the cuts are meant to offset a hiring spree that occurred during the...
Popular market to open its Wrightsville Beach breakfast and lunch spot next month
Pine Valley Market Wrightsville Beach will open the first week of November. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH — Come November, a beloved Wilmington market will flip on its open sign at a second location, to serve diners breakfast...