Bluesky gains 1.25 million users post US election
Bluesky is the new Twitter, or X, or Twix, as some call it. After the US election, the micro-blogging social media app gained 1.25 million…
Headlines
Relevant news and current events stories about business, finance, technology and amazing people.
Canada Post faces more woe with strike notice
Canada Post is experiencing even more problems. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will be in a legal strike position this Friday. Its executive…
3 ways to observe Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is this Monday, November 11th. This weekend, there are many opportunities to show your support for those who fought for our freedom. From…
The wellness industry reaches $6.3 trillion in value
A new report from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) that the global wellness industry is worth $6.32 trillion. This reflects a 25% increase from $5 trillion…
Is ‘Travel Tuesday’ the next biggest shopping day?
With the introduction of Travel Tuesday, the biggest shopping weekend of the year just got a facelift. Black Friday takes the world, and all of…
Canada’s inflation rate slowed during September
Canada’s inflation rate slowed during September In September, Canada’s inflation rate landed at 1.6% (Statistics Canada). This came after the Bank of Canada reached its…
Shrinkflation plays tricks on Halloween treats
Shrinkflation and the effects of the global chocolate crisis were noticeable during Easter earlier this year. Confectionaries and customers alike are making more sacrifices and…
SmileGrove Dental buys back candy for charity
SmileGrove Dental in Oakville, Ontario, is inviting children to participate in a Halloween candy buyback program in support of a local charity. SmileGrove Dental will…
JP Morgan goes to court over infinite money glitch
Earlier this year, a viral social media trend became famously known as the “infinite money glitch”. Chase ATM’s had a glitch that allowed customers to…
OpenAI removed its Artificial General Intelligence safety team
OpenAI has taken apart its AGI Readiness team, members of which will be dispersed within the company. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is dedicated to creating software…
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut doubles
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut on Oct. 23rd decreased its key interest rate to 3.75%. This is the first 50-basis-point cut since March 27,…
Starbucks sales continue to spill
Starbucks sales have been on a relentless downward slump. This resulted in former CEO Laxman Narasimhan’s replacement after only 17 months. Its stock fell nearly…
More millennials are in the ‘sandwich’ stage
No, this is not the new version of the avocado and toast trend or the overnight oats obsession. This point in life entails caring for…
$4.5B in student debt is wiped off American’s shoulders
In the US, the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness initiative has eliminated $175 billion in debt for nearly 5 million Americans. $4.5B was recently forgiven…
Elon Musk’s Cybercab isn’t safe for the streets
Billionaire-CEO Elon Musk is determined to normalize Tesla’s Cybercab as a fixture of American streets. However, the Cybercab’s design does not meet federal safety rules.…
Morgan Stanley sees a profit explosion
On October 16th, Morgan Stanley reported a 32% jump in profit to $3.2 billion in the third quarter. The famous investment company also exceeded revenue…