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U.S. lawmakers pressed Boeing’s chief executive Tuesday about the company’s latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners were in the room to remind him of what was at stake.  Calhoun, who said he would step down …

If the government was looking for a fight, it found one. And even if the rhetoric has strayed rather far from the substance, the stakes are real.  Will Canadians buy the equity argument, or Poilievre’s vague promise of tax reform? Announcing the Liberal government’s proposed changes to capital gains taxes …

Two landmark reports have flagged federal nomination races as “particularly vulnerable” to foreign interference and a “gateway” for meddling by foreign states — but the parties have shown little interest to date in making changes.  Two back-to-back reports say nomination contests are ripe targets for meddling. Two landmark reports have …

From left: One of Jose Rizal’s archival photos; his family home’s kitchen and dining area at their home in Calamba, Laguna (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo)  MANILA, Philippines — Whenever we think of Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere,” the only dish that it reminds us of was Tinola. …

A prolific letter writer and quite a lady’s man, Jose P. Rizal was the most instrumental figure in Philippine history. MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos think of Jose Rizal as a hero or a renowned author, but few may know that like most Pinoys, he often bought lottery tickets and finally …

WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.  Carrier asked minister to refer negotiations to Canada Industrial Relations Board. WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday …

Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in. Kids suffer when …

Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the …

RCMP have confirmed that two cousins who went missing in Dawson Creek, B.C., have been found dead weeks apart. On Tuesday, police announced they had identified the remains of Darylyn Supernant, who was 29 when she was last seen alive on March 15, 2023. Supernant’s remains were found April 19, …

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.  Singer has two shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Chicago. Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long …