BERLIN—German consumer morale is projected to inch up in June after falling to a record low in May, but high inflation and the war in Ukraine continue to weigh on household spending, a survey showed on Wednesday. The GfK institute said its consumer sentiment index, based on a survey of around 2,000 Germans, rose slightly…
Software Engineer Shares Life-Changing Experience From Practicing Falun Dafa
A software engineer shares his incredible story of recovering from a serious health problem that doctors could not cure. Falun Dafa, an ancient Chinese spiritual practice, gave him hope and changed his life for the better. On May 15, Santhosh Krishnamurthy spoke at a rally to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day at Independence National Historical…
US Recession Fears Mount as Stocks Swoon, but What of Canada?
News Analysis Rapidly rising interest rates have economists, business leaders, and financial markets increasingly fearing a recession in the United States next year as stock markets plunge, while Canada’s economy is facing a similar dynamic but with greater vulnerability to its central bank, an economist says. “There are many recessions in the past that were…
LIVE: FDA Commissioner Testifies to House Commerce Subcommittee on Baby Formula
FDA commissioner Robert Califf will testify to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Wednesday. The hearing starts at 11 a.m. ET. Witnesses The Honorable Robert Califf Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration Mr. Frank Yiannas Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy and Response, Food and Drug Administration Susan Mayne Director, Center for Food Safety and…
JeanMarie Brownson: This Springtime Lasagna Offers Warm-Weather Appeal
Lasagna in the springtime? Oh, yes. Especially when it’s light and fresh with just enough pasta to create pretty layers. Omitting meat and heavy melting cheese, and swapping in roasted vegetables, gives the classic crowd-pleaser some warm weather appeal. Zucchini gets a bad reputation for its watery profile and blandness. The trick is to select…
Conservative Leadership Candidates Meet in Quebec for Party’s French-Language Debate
Candidates running for leadership of the federal Conservative party will appear on stage tonight for its French-language debate. The event is taking place in Laval, Que., north of Montreal, and comes as a deadline approaches for candidates to have their supporters signed up as party members in order to be eligible to vote in the…
Veteran Mounts Challenge Against Democrats in Midterms, Could Become Only Black Republican Woman in House
When Jennifer-Ruth Green, a black woman, won an overwhelming victory in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary this month, she helped improve the chances that the GOP would take the once-reliable Democrat district in the general election. Not only did Green, a political newcomer, beat an accomplished politician, Blair Milo, who served as mayor of…
UK Killers Who Refuse to Face Victims’ Families Could Get Longer in Jail
Murderers and other criminals in England and Wales who refuse to appear in court for sentencing could be given longer jail terms under plans unveiled by the government. Earlier this month a judge criticised Donald Robertson for not having the “courage” to attend any of his trial for the 1987 murder of Shani Warren, and…
India Caps Sugar Exports to 10 Million Tons After Reaching Record High
India said on May 24 that it would limit sugar exports to 10 million tons due to its export levels reaching a record high in the past few months. India, the world’s top sugar producer and second-largest exporter after Brazil, stated that the move was necessary to maintain “domestic availability and price stability” amid tightening…
American Energy Producers Shift Into High Gear Due to Rising Profits and Demand
American energy producers are being incentivized to boost production, as high fuel prices, strong demand, and a tight supply chain at the start of the summer driving season raise the chance of increased profits margins this year, Bloomberg reported. Global crude oil prices have been fluctuating between $100-120/bbl since the conflict in Ukraine erupted in…
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