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National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

The number of homes that changed hands across the country in December was up 19.2 per cent compared with a year earlier, as the Canadian Real Estate Association says a strong fourth quarter bodes well for a rebound in sales in 2025.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day

Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day

Being a private person from a small town, Kim Caldwell keeps her business to herself. That's why she ducked and dodged questions for months about her first pregnancy. Then the woman who announced with a social media post on Sept.
'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

LONDON (AP) — Papal thriller “ Conclave ,” which stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal overseeing the election of a new pope, leads the race — just — for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after encouraging inflation data and strong bank profits

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after encouraging inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying after financial markets worldwide got a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Strong profit reports from the biggest U.S. banks are also helping send indexes higher.
Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against 'airlines around the world'

Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against 'airlines around the world'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Wednesday of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included “acts of air terror” against airlines.
Belgium's pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime wave

Belgium's pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime wave

RANST, Belgium (AP) — Belgium's once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable birds are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set off alarms at night and cameras linked live to mobile
Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

— EDITOR'S NOTE: Jan. 20 is the fifth anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. __ Susan Scarbro stares down a bowling lane at the distant pins. She hears a sound that breaks her focus.
Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories

Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories

NEW YORK (AP) — They seem endless, these sapping stories of loss. A grandfather starts over in his 90s. A family loses their dream home. People who were already struggling are dealt new, brutal blows.
US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly

US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation picked up last month as prices rose for gas, eggs , and used cars, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing a bit.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 0.8% in November

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 0.8% in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.8 per cent to $71.5 billion in November, helped by higher sales in the aerospace product and parts industry group and the petroleum and coal product subsector.