I’ve been an expat for most of my life. Originally from Japan, I’ve lived in a total of six countries. For the past 15 years, I’ve called Geneva, Switzerland, my home. When my then-husband and I decided to move here, to his hometown, our first child was just 10 months old. We wanted a change … Read more
Retiring in the U.S. can be expensive. In Florida, often the favorite state of the nation’s retirees, settling down to enjoy your golden years can cost as much as $58,396 a year. That’s one reason why many Americans choose to leave the States and retire abroad. Nearly 450,000 people received their Social Security checks outside … Read more
Ukraine launched a massive new wave of drone attacks on Russia Sunday as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years. The Russian Defense Ministry reported downing 35 Ukrainian drones overnight, including four in the Moscow region. Moscow … Read more
Navalny had endorsed the “Noon against Putin” plan in a message on social media. Moscow: Thousands of people turned up at polling stations across Russia on Sunday to take part in what the anti-Kremlin opposition said was a peaceful but symbolic political protest against the re-election of President Vladimir Putin. In an action called “Noon … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Half-time: Brighton 0-2 Manchester City Manchester City head into the break with a comfortable lead following a dominant first-half performance. Share 45+3 min: Thorisdóttir is back on the pitch but she is struggling. The defender will surely have to come off … Read more
Thousands reportedly protest against Putin re-election Although Vladimir Putin will, once again, to win the Russian presidential election, opponents have today staged a protest against the inevitability of his ongoing grip over the Kremlin. Supporters of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny gathered at polling stations within Russia and beyond at midday local time for … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Ontario Columnists If your role isn’t a ‘sales’ position, perhaps you must resist the imposition of a sales target Published Mar 16, 2024 • Last updated 15 hours ago • 3 minute read RBC, TD Bank and Bank of Montreal signage is pictured in the financial district in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. … Read more
In this photo illustration, the CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Investors’ worries about the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates have made a comeback, pulling the major averages lower this past week. Even as markets seem turbulent for now, it’s key … Read more
Athletic apparel brand Outdoor Voices is just the latest in a long line of companies to conduct mass layoffs — and “totally mishandle” them, says a leadership expert. Employees were notified on Wednesday, via an internal Slack message, that the company was closing all 16 of their brick and mortar stores, “embarking on a new … Read more
As the climate crisis continues to pose a global threat, top economists are debating its effect on the U.S. economy. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, projects “physical risks” will be the biggest economic cost over the next 10 to 20 years. These are damages caused by natural disasters, which are now occurring at … Read more
