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18:51 The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries The random acts of violence that are happening on our streets and in our transit systems in cities across Canada are also making their way into public libraries. Local branches of all sizes are reporting an increase in verbal and physical violence. And for some, the

Tupperware, the well-known maker of food storage containers, is in danger of going out of business if the company cannot raise new financing, according to a Friday press release from the 77-year-old firm. When the markets reopened on Monday, the effect of that warning was felt in Tupperware’s stock price, which plummeted by nearly 50

Inflation and fears about the direction of the economy are putting a chill in most Canadians’ summer travel plans, according to new polling. But experts tell Global News “budget-conscious” vacations are still in the cards for many looking to get away. Roughly six in 10 Canadians are scaling back their vacation plans due to inflation

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise in Canada, but a growing number of research shows that taking a particular antibiotic drug after sex may help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The antibiotic drug doxycycline has been on the market for more than 50 years and has been typically used to treat skin infections;

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, do school assignments, enjoy our airwaves and now … take sick days? Anyone planning to fake an illness in the future might want to rethink their plans, as scientists are working on AI technology that will be able to detect whether a person is sick or not,

Cancer-causing chemicals are lurking in household electronics and children’s toys, despite being banned for more than a decade in Canada, a study out of the University of Toronto found. The study, published Tuesday in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, says chlorinated paraffins were found in more than 87 per cent of tested household products, which

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A teacher in Etobicoke, Ont., is going viral on social media because of how she dresses for school. Dressed in a timeless baby blue power suit, Zahra Hassan looks like she’s about to strut on a runway. Instead, the fashionista is stepping foot into a classroom full of eighth graders. While her

We’ve all been there: out in public, no plans to return home anytime soon, and your cellphone battery is running dangerously low. It’s an anxiety-inducing situation for a lot of people. You might be tempted to use one of the free charging stations that are increasingly popping up in public places, but if you do,

Spring cleaning may be an annual tradition for many, but what about decluttering your digital space? Experts say that having a clean virtual world can be just as important for your mental health and productivity, while also helping boost your cybersecurity at a time when hacks, phishing and ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated in

After a dog in Ontario recently contracted avian flu and died, experts say pet owners should be more vigilant — even though the risk of transmission to mammals remains low. The infection strain, called H5N1, also known as bird flu, is a highly pathogenic form of avian influenza virus A and circulates most easily between