June 11, 2023
Old Buick City site is ready to rise again
Redevelopment of the Buick City site in Flint to provide in-demand industrial space has received Michigan Strategic Fund support, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. When fully completed, the project is expected to result…
June 11, 2023
Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable
Hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the skies in large parts of North America last week. The government says the country as a whole is on course for its worst year for wildfires on record. In the province of Quebec, over 120 fires are…
June 11, 2023
Police launch manhunt for St James most wanted
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched a manhunt in St James for Oshane Francis also known as 'Brukhand,' who is considered to be the most wanted man in the parish. Francis was moved to the top of the most wanted list following the death…
June 11, 2023
Australian airline relaxes gender-based uniform rules
Australian airline Qantas has relaxed its gender-based uniform rules, allowing male employees to wear makeup and have long hair. Its new style guide means female employees will no longer have to wear makeup and heels while on duty. Last year, an…
June 7, 2023
GM aims to build EVs within existing factory footprint
However, automotive cybersecurity experts are still determining if digital keys are as secure as the industry claims. Kent said a rash of recent car thefts in the U.K. targeting new cars with keyless systems that were hacked using relay attacks or…
June 7, 2023
Twitch apologizes as streamers leave after adverts row
Twitch has apologised, after a backlash over new advertising rules. The Amazon-owned live-streaming service had said it would restrict the size and type of ads used by streamers who create content on Twitch. This would have substantially reduced the…
June 7, 2023
CNN chief Chris Licht out after just 13 months
The chief executive of CNN has stepped down after just 13 months in the job. Chris Licht had been under pressure after a recent article about him in the Atlantic magazine, for which he provided an unusual level of access, raised questions about his…
June 7, 2023
Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving Paris St-Germain
Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain. Messi, 35, had a more lucrative offer from the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal while a return to Barcelona became an impossibility…
June 7, 2023
Jodie Comer leaves Broadway matinee show over breathing problems due to poor NYC air quality
The matinee show of Broadway's "Prima Facie" was paused briefly on Wednesday afternoon when actress Jodie Comer began experiencing breathing problems due to New York City's poor air quality. "Today's matinee of 'Prima Facie' was halted approximately…
June 7, 2023
One dead, two injured in motor vehicle accident in St Mary
A motor vehicle accident on the Rosend main road in St Mary on Wednesday left one man dead and two others nursing injuries. Dead is Leroy Jones of an unknown address. Jones was sitting in his Honda Stepwagon, which was parked along the Rosend main…