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Wholesale sales popped 9% from a year ago with all sectors up, says StatCan
Canadian wholesalers were busy in June as sales rose nine per cent from a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada, with all seven subsectors reporting higher sales. The agency said Friday that June saw comparable wholesale sales (which exclude those of…
State vs state argument erupts between WA and ‘east coast whingers’
Updated August 14, 2026 — 5:02pm,first published 2:00pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA An interstate argument has erupted over revelations that the system that carves-up the GST is…
New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of ‘hypocrisy’ in voter ID fight
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., slammed what she deemed “hypocrisy” shown by Democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arguing that the two officials are betraying…
Rising golf star dead at 18 after brain hemorrhage while playing tournament in Thailand
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pro golfer died at 18 this week after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a tournament. While playing in the KLPGA Tour’s International Qualifying Tournament in Thailand on Aug. 1, Jessica Bang collapsed and…
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione admitted to the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleading guilty Friday to federal stalking charges, as the slain executive’s widow cried silently in the courtroom gallery. Mangione, 28, drew glares from Thompson’s…
Walmart faces calls for boycott after beloved greeter of 21 years fired for hugging customers
It’s a touchy subject. A “devoted” 21-year Walmart employee walked into work, allegedly received a hug from a frequent shopper, and was then fired. Kenneth Schmitz, who goes by Kenny, has been working at the Manitowoc Walmart location in Wisconsin for over 20…
At least 10 in intensive care and thousands flee wildfire in Croatia
A wildfire on Croatia’s coast has left at least 10 people in intensive care and dozens more injured after fire crews battled overnight with “one of the worst” blazes in the country’s history, according to officials. Around 2,000 had been evacuated from nearby…
Certain Whole Foods products recalled over salmonella fears linked to U.S.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says certain Whole Foods Market guacamoles, salsas and prepared foods sold online in Ontario have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The…
Albanese signals about-face on gambling promotions
August 14, 2026 — 5:52pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that promotions used by betting companies to woo gamblers are over the top and…
Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper Is Shutting Down Unwell Beverages After Less Than 2 Years: Report
Alex Cooper is reportedly shutting down her drinks brand, Unwell Beverages, less than two years after entering the marketplace. Bloomberg reported on Thursday, August 13, that Cooper’s company will release new Halloween-themed drinks later this year before…