Max Romeo, Leading Voice in the Heyday of Roots Reggae, Dies at 80
His early hits were filled with sexual innuendo. But he later switched to a soulful political message that resonated in...
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Haiti’s independence debt to France focus of debate at UN
Two centuries to the day after France imposed a crippling debt on Haiti in exchange for its independence, a UN...
More Than 400,000 Wireless Phone Chargers Are Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Casely, a company in Brooklyn, received 51 reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding or catching fire, resulting in six minor...
Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
His LeapPad tablets, which helped children read, found their way into tens of millions of homes beginning in 1999.
At a Time of Crisis, Canadians Rush to Vote
The first day of advance voting brought long waits in many parts of Canada.
What to Know About Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, Battling to Become Canada’s Next Leader
The April 28 election will come down to two candidates with starkly different personalities and experience: Mark Carney and Pierre...
Despite His Shaky French, Canada’s Prime Minister Is a Hit in Quebec
Voters are overlooking Mark Carney’s linguistic gaffes and lack of knowledge about the French-speaking province, viewing him as the most...
Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild
Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the...
Why Big Law Firms Aren’t Standing Together Against Trump’s Assault
The arms race for talent seems to have made collective action, within and between firms, nearly impossible.
Gen Z Re-Evaluates Their Budgets as a Global Trade War Rages
Some young adults with disposable incomes for the first time in their lives are trying to make sense of how...