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CUPE health-care workers vote 99 percent for strike in Saskatchewan

CUPE health-care workers vote 99 percent for strike in Saskatchewan

Over 13,000 CUPE health-care workers in Saskatchewan have voted 99 per cent in favor of a strike, setting the stage for potential medical facility disruptions.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 22:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

The UK state pension is projected to cross £13,000 a year driven by 3.9% wage growth, sparking debates over fiscal sustainability and retiree tax exemptions.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 19:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Dan Thomas quits as Reform Wales leader after police involvement

Dan Thomas quits as Reform Wales leader after police involvement

Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas has stepped down following police involvement over the weekend, while Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid Cymru.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 18:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ottawa fast-tracks CRA tax rulings for billion-dollar investments

Ottawa fast-tracks CRA tax rulings for billion-dollar investments

The federal government is prioritizing Canada Revenue Agency tax rulings for major investments of $1 billion or more to eliminate regulatory friction and attract foreign capital.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 16:11 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Apple Defends iPhone Repair Terms in India Amid iOS 18 Complaints

Apple Defends iPhone Repair Terms in India Amid iOS 18 Complaints

India's consumer protection regulator is investigating Apple over software warranty practices after iOS 18 updates allegedly caused hardware damage and steep repair bills.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 15:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Gold Falls Below $4,300 as Dollar and Treasury Yields Rise

Gold Falls Below $4,300 as Dollar and Treasury Yields Rise

Precious metals faced downward pressure as spot bullion slipped beneath $4,300 amid a strengthening US dollar and rising Treasury yields.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 15:17 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK bond yields hit 2007 high as Middle East conflict drives oil above $107

UK bond yields hit 2007 high as Middle East conflict drives oil above $107

UK borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in nearly two decades as escalating Middle East tensions drive up Brent crude prices and spark a global sovereign debt sell-off.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 14:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans

Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans

Former Google DeepMind researcher Bilal Chughtai has stepped down to warn that rapid capability gains in artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 12:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Kazakhstan and South Korea discuss doubling trade during Tokayev visit

Kazakhstan and South Korea discuss doubling trade during Tokayev visit

During an official visit to Seoul, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed doubling bilateral trade turnover and unveiled a new 2027-2030 economic roadmap.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 11:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
DWP confirms when claimant bank accounts will be checked in fraud crackdown

DWP confirms when claimant bank accounts will be checked in fraud crackdown

The DWP has confirmed a sweeping welfare fraud overhaul that will see banks examine millions of accounts starting in April 2026.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 10:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision

US Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision

US stock futures declined sharply as markets contended with soaring Treasury yields, surging oil prices, and mounting tech sector headwinds ahead of a Federal Reserve rate decision.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 09:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

McDonald's raises McSmart Meal price to $7.95 amid inflation

McDonald's has lifted the price of its McSmart Meal to $7.95 following a year-long price freeze, reflecting broader inflationary pressures across Australia's retail and hospitality sectors.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 04:02 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find

A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.

Cost of Living ·15 Sep 2026, 03:14 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Jack Clark calls for mandatory AI kill switches

Jack Clark calls for mandatory AI kill switches

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has called for laws requiring third-party-verifiable AI kill switches amid growing debates over safety risks.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 02:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of crucial crypto vote

US Senate Republicans release revised Clarity Act ahead of crucial crypto vote

Senate Republicans have unveiled a heavily revised draft of the Clarity Act, featuring stricter ethics rules and Trump's backing ahead of a high-stakes cloture vote.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 00:13 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks dip as Anthropic AI slowdown warning spooks traders

US stocks dip as Anthropic AI slowdown warning spooks traders

US equity markets opened lower as tech stocks retreated following a warning from Anthropic's CEO over AI development pace, alongside surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 19:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Crude oil prices surged over 4% to reach a 16-week high following military strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating vessel attacks in the Middle East.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 17:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Global tech stocks fall after AI industry leaders call for development slowdown

Global tech stocks fall after AI industry leaders call for development slowdown

Global tech stocks experienced a sharp downturn on Monday after leading figures in the artificial intelligence sector urged the industry to decelerate development.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 13:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator

Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator

President Donald Trump's demand to bar Bombardier aircraft sales in the U.S. has triggered an immediate backlash from Republican lawmakers and warnings of severe supply chain disruption.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 12:41 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Amazon suspends cargo carrier 21 Air following fatal Miami runway crash

Amazon suspends cargo carrier 21 Air following fatal Miami runway crash

Amazon has paused operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal runway overshoot that killed five people in a cleaning van.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 11:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read