Chicago’s Mayor Faces Growing Turbulence Amid School Board Crisis Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, elected as a reformer promising to disrupt the city’s often contentious political landscape, now finds himself in increasingly choppy waters. Two years into his tenure, Johnson is struggling to push through his progressive agenda, facing pushback not just from political opponents but…
BRIC investing has officially fallen out of favor. Goldman Sachs has officially closed its BRIC fund, concluding that the once-promising investment in Brazil, Russia, India, and China will not see “significant asset growth in the foreseeable future.” The Rise and Fall of BRIC The investment giant originally championed the BRIC concept, with former chairman Jim…
A recently rediscovered Emily Carr painting is now being toured across Canada. The 1912 piece, titled Masset Q.C.I. shows a memorial post, capped with a carved grizzly bear, that stood in the village of Masset on Haida Gwaii. Earlier this year the painting was spotted by a New York-based art dealer hanging in a barn…
HANOI: Storm Trami made landfall in central Vietnam on Sunday, prompting warnings of potential floods as heavy rains spread across the region. Vietnam, with its extensive coastline, frequently experiences storms and flooding, which can lead to significant casualties and property damage. Heavy Rainfall Raises Flooding Concerns Rainfall is expected to intensify in areas across the…
A significant shift is reshaping the investment landscape, signaling a potential end to traditional fund management. Investors are increasingly moving toward passive index funds, which automatically follow market indexes using computer algorithms. This trend has caused a decline in actively managed funds, which rely on investment managers to outperform the market. In the U.S., the…
MONTREAL – RJ Barrett isn’t concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto Raptors guard/forward is instead choosing to embrace the attention. With the Raptors in Montreal for his first training camp with the team, the 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is looking forward to donning the red, white and purple jerseys he grew…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in…
Woman sues haunted house after breaking both ankles at the tourist attraction Visitor Sues NYC Haunted House After Suffering Severe Injuries Solainne Moncero-Tannis, 33, has taken legal action against the popular New York City haunted house, A Haunting in Hollis, after a visit in October 2023 left her with two broken ankles. The incident occurred…
Canadians are set to receive goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax credits this week from the federal government — the last such payments of the year. These tax-free quarterly payments will go out to eligible Canadians who earn low and modest incomes on Friday. They are meant to help individuals and families offset…
#MarkHenry Recalls The Time His Shower Shoes Got Superglued To The Floor In #WWE. Back in the day he had a fro, but today he sports the dread-lock predator look. https://t.co/g58SJCnDJa https://t.co/vC2gOJv4zr Prompt,
