
Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Workers and the Weight of Potential Layoffs
Nearly 10,000 federal employees in Canada have been told they may face layoffs, prompting union calls for transparency and engagement.

Nearly 10,000 federal employees in Canada have been told they may face layoffs, prompting union calls for transparency and engagement.

A Calgary café is relocating temporarily due to the Bearspaw feeder main replacement project, balancing infrastructure progress with community and business continuity.

Domain’s December 2025 report shows Australia’s housing market still growing, but more selectively, with changing buyer behavior, uneven city performance, and a quieter, more measured pace.

Leaders at Davos shifted from fear to cautious optimism about AI, highlighting job creation even as concerns about layoffs and worker impact persisted.

Intel beat Q4 earnings but weak first‑quarter 2026 guidance and supply constraints drove its stock lower, highlighting investor focus on future performance over past results.

Expert winter driving tips: prepare your car, adjust speed, maintain distance, ensure visibility, and carry an emergency kit to reach your destination safely.

The yen wavered sharply amid speculation of Japanese rate checks or potential intervention, while the U.S. dollar headed for its steepest weekly decline in nearly a year.

Canada’s regulators have judged gene-edited, PRRSV-resistant pigs safe and nutritious for food, finding no health concerns and no special labeling required.

Ringgit strengthens against major currencies as global and domestic factors align, nudging it toward sustained gains through 2026 amid softening US dollar and stable Malaysian economic fundamentals.

MACC probes IJM Corporation over RM2.5 billion in overseas assets, tracing funds with foreign authorities, summoning executives, freezing accounts and balancing corporate cooperation with investigative scrutiny.

Capital A completes its PN17 regularisation plan with a RM5.5 billion capital reduction, marking the final legal step as it transitions from financial distress and refocuses on its non-aviation businesses.

Canadian crossings into the U.S. are down about 24%, reflecting changing travel patterns and a projected multi-billion-dollar reduction in U.S. tourism revenue in 2025 due to shifting visitor behavior.

U.S. markets extended gains for a second day as easing geopolitical tension tied to Trump’s Greenland policy boosted risk appetite; Russell 2000 marked its 8th record of 2026.

Elon Musk’s net worth climbed to an unprecedented $788 billion, propelled by Tesla stock gains and private valuations, highlighting record wealth and broader economic inequality.

U.S. stocks looked poised to extend weekly losses as weak guidance from Intel sent its shares tumbling over 13%, underscoring investor caution amid earnings and macro uncertainties.

Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, probing presidential removal power and central bank independence.

TikTok’s new CEO blends Hollywood experience with deep ByteDance loyalty, signaling continuity as the platform navigates cultural power and political scrutiny.

Intel’s sharp stock decline is undermining confidence in its costly turnaround, complicating a comeback narrative publicly embraced by Donald Trump.

China’s AI progress emphasizes scale, integration, and quiet adoption, challenging the idea that leadership in artificial intelligence must be loud or singular.

Goldman Sachs increased CEO David Solomon’s 2025 compensation by more than 20%, reflecting improved performance and board confidence after recent volatility.

Residents and activists gathered in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood to protest ICE, turning everyday streets into a space for collective dissent.

As Amazon prepares layoffs, employees are coping through humor, turning Jeff Bezos’ two-pizza rule into a shared joke amid uncertainty

Meta is suspending teenagers’ access to AI characters worldwide as it rebuilds the tools with stronger safeguards and clearer parental controls.

The Dow ends lower after a volatile week, with Intel’s cautious outlook reinforcing investor unease about timing, patience, and the cost of long-term industrial turnarounds.