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Here’s How the Tariffs Are Impacting the Price of Gaming
15May By No Comments
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Here’s How the Tariffs Are Impacting the Price of Gaming

Contrary to the White House's assertions, we consumers are indeed footing the bill for all these tariffs. Companies from across industries have been stopping sales or raising prices over the past month or so, and the chaos continues on. It doesn't help that the actual tariff situation is so volatile. President Donald Trump kept escalating the tariffs against China in particular, all the way up to 145%. Then, the administration made a deal with China to suspend most of the tariffs until August, but some tariffs still remain. As such, companies are scrambling to figure out the best way to protect their bottom lines and shareholder values—part of that strategy involves raising costs.Gaming is no exception to this reality. Many gaming companies manufacture their components in China, which mean...
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Elections Canada says Quebec recount result ‘final’ despite ballot issue
15May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Elections Canada says Quebec recount result ‘final’ despite ballot issue

Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to sender. Elections Canada says there was an error on the envelope used to mail a special ballot from Terrebonne, a Quebec riding the Liberals won by a single vote after a recount.Preliminary results indicated that the Liberals had won the riding, but the seat flipped temporarily to the Bloc Québécois after the results were validated.After a recount that gave the seat back to the Liberals, however, CBC News reported that a Bloc voter saw her mail-in ballot returned to her.The agency says an analysis confirmed that part of the return address on the envelope destined for a local Elections Canada office – the last three characters of the...
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Climate change increasing risk of complications during pregnancy: Study
14May By No Comments
Health

Climate change increasing risk of complications during pregnancy: Study

Scorching heatwaves fuelled by global warming are increasing the risk of dangerous complications during pregnancies across the world, a report warned on Wednesday. Being exposed to extreme heat while pregnant has previously been linked to a range of problems, including a higher risk of premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects and gestational diabetes. The new report from the US-based research group Climate Central sought to measure how much more pregnant women have been exposed to excessive heat since 2020 -- and to what extent climate change is to blame. In 222 out of the 247 countries and territories studied, "climate change at least doubled the average annual number of pregnancy heat-risk days experienced during the past five years", the report said. The biggest increases were in ...
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Canada must maximize existing pipeline use before building more: minister
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Canada must maximize existing pipeline use before building more: minister

Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first meeting of Carney’s new cabinet, the former environment minister claimed less than half of the Trans Mountain pipeline’s capacity is being used.“So I think before we start talking about building an entire new pipeline, maybe we should maximize the use of existing infrastructure,” Guilbeault told reporters.“And, the Canadian Energy Regulator, as well as the International Energy Agency, are telling us that probably by 2028-2029, demand for oil will peak globally, and it will also peak in Canada.”The actual utilization rate of t...
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Wednesday season 2 teaser trailer: It`s back to school time for Addams family
14May By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Wednesday season 2 teaser trailer: It`s back to school time for Addams family

The teaser trailer of season 2 of the hit OTT series ‘Wednesday’ was unveiled on Wednesday, and it brings its titular character back to school at Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega who plays the titular role of Wednesday Addams will be reprising her role with a poker face. The trailer promises an engaging and spooky premise that will have us hooked to our screens. Wednesday season 2 teaser trailer The teaser trailer for season 2 of the series starts with a bang as the titular character unloads brass knuckles, a machete, a taser and several more weapons hidden within her outfit as she makes her way through airport security.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) But he...
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What Liberals are planning for federal budget, ‘middle-class tax cut’ – National
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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What Liberals are planning for federal budget, ‘middle-class tax cut’ – National

The federal government does not plan to table a federal budget before the House of Commons rises this summer, the finance minister said Wednesday, drawing criticism from opposition parties of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s priorities. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the government’s first priority will be to pass what the Liberals are calling a “middle-class tax cut” by July 1.“That’s step one,” Champagne told reporters after a cabinet meeting in Ottawa, the first since the new ministry was sworn in Tuesday.“Step two, you’re going to have a throne speech where we’ll outline the Canadian government’s priorities, and there will be a fall economic statement to follow. So those are really the sequence (of events) that you’re going to see.”Champagne said the proposed tax cut wil...
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Spam buns, worm poutine and deep-fried pickle Oreos on 2025 Calgary Stampede menu
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Spam buns, worm poutine and deep-fried pickle Oreos on 2025 Calgary Stampede menu

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach. There will be fiery dill Coke, deep-fried pickle Oreos and tzatziki-twisted pickles, along with fruity pebble Korean hot dogs.Mopane worm poutine features the species of emperor moth, an important source of protein in South Africa.The “Spam-pede” bao bun, inspired by the Hawaiian snack, is filled with Spam, garlic shrimp and pineapple.On the artery hardening side of things, there will be Nashville hot chicken macaroni and cheese, a lobster tornado roll and deep-fried cinnamon buns. The Spam-pede boa — inspired by a traditional Hawaiian...
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Should home prices go down? ’No,’ says Canada’s new housing minister – National
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Should home prices go down? ’No,’ says Canada’s new housing minister – National

Higher housing supply, not lowering home prices, are the solution for Canada’s housing crisis, Canada’s new housing minister said on Wednesday. Gregor Robertson, the former Vancouver mayor who was sworn in as housing minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet on Tuesday, attended the first meeting of the new cabinet on Wednesday.When asked by reporters if he thinks home prices need to go down, he told reporters: “No, I think that we need to deliver more supply, make sure the market is stable.”Robertson said his work as housing minister will focus on building up supply of affordable housing in Canada.“We need to be delivering more affordable housing. The Government of Canada has not been building affordable housing since the ’90s and we’ve created a huge shortage across Canada,” h...
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Canada Post pauses talks with union ahead of looming possible strike – National
14May By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Canada Post pauses talks with union ahead of looming possible strike – National

Canada Post says it has told the union representing its workers that a “temporary pause” is needed after several days of talks, with the union calling that “reprehensible” as the clock ticks down to another possible labour disruption. The Crown corporation said the pause was needed as the discussions had made no “meaningful progress.”“This pause will allow Canada Post to focus on preparing comprehensive proposals aimed at moving discussions forward constructively,” Canada Post said in a press release Tuesday night.But the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said in a statement Tuesday that Canada Post was not providing a date for when to expect those proposals.“Given the seriousness of the matter, it is reprehensible to keep workers and the public on edge when we should all be focused ...
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Microsoft Will Now Support Office Apps on Windows 10 Until 2028
14May By No Comments
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Microsoft Will Now Support Office Apps on Windows 10 Until 2028

You can keep using Word, Excel, and the other apps on Windows 10 past Octoer. Credit: Microsoft If you're unable or unwilling to upgrade to Windows 11 and you're running Microsoft Office (now known as Microsoft 365, of course), there's some good news: Support for Word, Excel, and the other Office apps is being extended for an extra three years beyond the end-of-life date for Windows 10 itself.The end-of-life date support for Windows 10—after which no further software updates or technical support will be offered by Microsoft—has been set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Support for Microsoft 365 apps will now go all the way up to Tuesday, October 10, 2028.That's as per an updated support documen...
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