N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government’s recently announced aid program. The Newfoundland and Labrador […]

A van falls into a river in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing 16 people, mostly children

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — A van fell from a mountain road into a river in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, killing 16 people, mostly children, and injuring several others, […]

European election dents German leader’s authority, boosts conservatives and the far right

BERLIN (AP) — Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just […]

Pacquiao looks for comeback title fight against Mario Barrios

TOKYO (AP) — Manny Pacquiao said Monday that a title fight against Mario Barrios is in the works, with details still being negotiated. Pacquiao, a former world champion who retired […]

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Ukraine’s air force may keep some F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russian strikes

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine may keep some of the F-16 fighter jets it’s set to receive from its Western allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian strikes, […]

Writing on the wall: Giants coach Ryan Christenson has turned lineup cards into art

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Christenson has turned lineup cards into art. After San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin picks a batting order, his bench coach selects the font and […]

US OPEN ’24: Remembering US Open champions over the years

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Brief summaries and stories from key anniversaries at the U.S. Open this year: 125 years ago (1899) Site: Baltimore Country Club FILE - Martin Kaymer, of […]

Ex-Arizona State star Leon Marchand is ready for his moment swimming for France at Paris Olympics

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — They suddenly began chanting in unison, calling for Leon Marchand to swim once more. His events were done. Yet several of Marchand’s Arizona State teammates begged […]

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Inflation data this week could help determine Fed’s timetable for rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest that they’ve seen meaningful progress on inflation this year — a prelude to […]

EXPLAINER: What caused Agustín Canapino’s leave of absence from IndyCar, and how long might it last?

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Argentinian driver Agustín Canapino’s future in IndyCar is unclear after his team pulled him from Road America shortly before the first practice of the weekend. […]

Analysis: The chance was there for Dallas in Game 2, but Mavs now face even tougher road vs. Boston

Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chance. The Mavericks could have flown back to Dallas with the home-court advantage in the NBA Finals. They could have tied the title […]

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for penne con pollo scappato | A kitchen in Rome

A clever, meat-free pasta sauce using soffritto, red wine, plus maybe a smidge of Marmite, to create a deceptively dense flavourWhile today’s recipe is from Tuscany, it is also thanks to a girl who went to my school. She lived outside town, in a big house with both a swimming pool and chickens. I never actually saw the house, or jumped in the pool, but I did hear about the chickens that lived in a cage at the bottom of the garden and laid more eggs than the family could eat. There was also

European elections are 1st electoral setback to Sweden’s populist party with far-right roots

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The elections in Sweden to the European Parliament marked the first electoral setback for the Swedish populist party with far-right roots that grabbed more than 13% […]

Kosovo celebrates 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serbian forces after NATO bombing

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo on Monday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serbian forces following a 78-day NATO bombing campaign, which opened the way for its independence […]

90 countries to attend Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit that Russia is snubbing

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Nearly 90 countries and organizations, half from Europe, have confirmed attending the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend despite Russia’s refusal to participate in the […]

Oilers confident they can rebound against Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers were badly outshot and at times badly outplayed, but they still found a way to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in Saturday’s opening game […]

Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands

As tens of thousands of lawsuits related to Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder flood US courts, many women are coming forward claiming that talc-based makeup gave them asbestos-related mesothelioma. Why is talc still present in almost all cosmetics?Mention asbestos and disease, and most people’s thoughts turn to old, unstable floor tiles or insulation in homes or offices, or jobs in shipbuilding or construction – the kind of heavy industries that employ men in hi-vis jackets a

Euro 2024: Guide to the 10 stadiums across Germany and their games

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no […]

Bulgaria’s center-right party leads in both national and European elections

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has received most votes in the country’s parliamentary election but will need at least two […]

Another surprise? Europe’s biggest soccer show to begin in Germany and as usual it’s unpredictable

A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is wide open. That’s without […]

South Korea says North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers along the border

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military on Monday said it’s detecting signs that North Korea is installing its own loudspeakers along their heavily armed border, a day after […]

Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient tradition

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. But change is afoot, most recently in central Taiwan […]

In the news today: Universities warn of registry’s ‘chilling effect’

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Universities warn of registry’s ‘chilling effect’ Canada’s leading research universities warn that a […]

The main takeaways after the far right rocks European politics, sparking a snap election in France

BRUSSELS (AP) — A four-day election has shaken the foundations of the European Union, with the far right rocking ruling parties in France and Germany, the bloc’s traditional driving forces. […]

India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu pilgrimage

NEW DELHI (AP) — India is investigating an attack in which suspected militants fired at a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing nine and injuring 33, officials said […]

India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindi pilgrimage

NEW DELHI (AP) — India is investigating an attack in which suspected militants fired at a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing nine and injuring 33, officials said […]

White Sox bring road skid into matchup with the Mariners

Chicago White Sox (17-49, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (37-30, first in the AL West) Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Erick Fedde (4-1, […]

Rockies visit the Twins to start 3-game series

Colorado Rockies (23-42, fifth in the NL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (34-31, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Dakota Hudson (2-7, 5.25 ERA, […]

Rays head into matchup against the Orioles on losing streak

Baltimore Orioles (42-22, second in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (31-34, fifth in the AL East) St. Petersburg, Florida; Monday, 6:50 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Corbin Burnes […]

Padres host the Athletics in first of 3-game series

Oakland Athletics (26-41, fourth in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (34-35, second in the NL West) San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Joey Estes (2-1, […]