Month: July 2022

Mass Shootings Are a ‘Societal Problem, Not a Gun Problem’: Former FBI Agent

On the heels of another deadly mass shooting, people are looking for the culprit of the problem and searching for solutions. The number of mass shooting incidents reported and verified this year has surpassed 325. Fifteen of these incidents resulted in death. The most recent occurred on the Fourth of July, when Robert Crimo III…


UK Home Office Criticised Over ‘Ineffective’ Response to Channel-Crossing Immigrants

Two reports published on Wednesday and Thursday criticised the Home Office over its response to the surging number of illegal immigrants arriving in the UK in small boats. One said the border force’s approach to preventing the journeys was “ineffective and possibly counter-productive,” while the other said the initial processing of those who arrived has been…


Rubio, Tenney ‘Turn Off the Tap’ Act Would Bar Fed Contracts With Prohibited Chinese Firms

Firms listed for trade violations or sanctions would be prohibited from receiving U.S. tax dollars through direct government contracts or with third parties under legislation proposed in Congress by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). “The American people’s tax dollars should not be invested in blacklisted Chinese companies. Yet today, because of…


Workers in Red States Are Quitting Their Jobs at Higher Rates and Why That May Be a Good Sign

Employees in Republican states have a higher quitting rate than those governed by Democrats, potentially indicating a more secure job environment in the red states. Among the top 10 states with the highest resignation rates during the past 12 months, eight are Republican, according to data from WalletHub. This includes Alaska with a 12-month resignation…


Workers in ‘Business Friendly’ Red States Are Quitting Their Jobs at Higher Rates

Employees in Republican states have a higher quitting rate than those governed by Democrats, potentially indicating a more secure job environment in the red states. Among the top 10 states with the highest resignation rates during the past 12 months, eight are Republican, according to data from WalletHub. This includes Alaska with a 12-month resignation…


Ontario to Grant Toronto, Ottawa Mayors Veto Powers Over Council as Part of ‘Strong-Mayor’ System

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed he’s planning to hand the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa “veto” power similar to that of the U.S. municipal system. Speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park in Toronto on July 20, Ford said he plans to bring in a “strong-mayor” system for Toronto and Ottawa so that mayors are…


Americans Filing Jobless Claims at Highest Level in 8 Months

WASHINGTON—The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market is weakening. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 16 rose by 7,000 to 251,000, up from the previous week’s 244,000, the Labor…


Rogers Names New Chief Technology Officer Just Weeks After Massive Outage

Rogers Communications Inc. has a new chief technology officer just weeks after a service outage that crippled the company’s networks and affected millions of customers across Canada. In a statement, Rogers confirmed that Jorge Fernandes will be stepping down from his role as chief technology and information officer, effective immediately. The telecom giant says Ron…


Something for Summer Reading: ‘Mr. Midshipman Easy’ by Captain Frederick Marryat

Most readers appreciate a thoroughly entertaining read, and such books can especially delight during the long, hot days of summer. If, as you’re sitting on the beach or near a pool or just in your backyard, you come across a nautical page-turner that includes a little scintillating satire, fantastic farce, and daredevil heroes too dashing…


You Need an Income of Over $220K to Buy a Home in Toronto, Vancouver, New Data Shows

You’ll need to be making more than $220,000 to buy a home in Toronto and Vancouver with a 20 percent down payment, according to new data from Ratehub.ca. While home prices have been going down in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Hamilton, the income required to purchase a home in these markets still…