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Carney poised to win Canada majority but affordability pressure looms

Carney poised to win Canada majority but affordability pressure looms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party is poised to secure a majority in parliament in by-elections Monday, but a year into his tenure, hints of vulnerability may be emerging. A string of recent polls put the Liberals more than 10 points ahead of the opposition Conservatives.

Montana Found to Have 4th Least Competitive Housing Market of 2026

Montana Found to Have 4th Least Competitive Housing Market of 2026

After more than two years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a rapid cooldown throughout the latter half of 2022 and the early months of 2023. Subsequently, after a turbulent few years of price surges, rapid cooldowns, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the

Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises

Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises

Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw. In a sign that the fear that gripped Venezuelan society under ousted leader Nicolas Maduro has begun to subside, the protesters chanted

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many

How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared

How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared

How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared Paying for senior care is a complex financial responsibility, and many families begin the process believing they understand the costs and have a plan to cover them. But once care begins, that confidence often breaks down as

Average Pet Insurance Rates as of April 2026 | Insurify

The average cost of pet insurance for cats and dogs held steady through March. As of April 5, the average monthly cost of pet insurance in the U.S. was $43 for dogs and $23 for cats, according to Insurify data. These rates are identical to the national averages for

Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool

Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool

Azeez Akanni hopped on a yellow bus heading for the central business district on Lagos Island, beads of sweat rolling down his neck and arms. The 32-year-old clothier regularly navigates chaotic traffic to deliver luxury clothes and footwear to customers across the megacity of Lagos, Nigeria's