Astronomers are working to capture the first-ever video of a black hole — a groundbreaking effort that could shed light on how these enigmatic cosmic objects behave and offer clues about the origins of our universe. Read More
Oil prices dip during a manic day for markets amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran
Oil prices whipped from their highest price since 2022 back below $100 US per barrel during a volatile day for markets as the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran threatened production and shipping in the Middle East and strained energy supplies worldwide. Read More
Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial
The proposed settlement, which still needs judge approval, includes a number of terms, including an agreement by Live Nation to cap ticketing service fees and allow venues to sell some tickets through competing platforms rather than Ticketmaster exclusively. A number of states expressed discontent with the settlement vowed to continue...
Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers
A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts Read More
Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices
Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks. Read More
SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here’s how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere. Read More
#TheMoment an Aussie saved a crocodile
Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Australian Reptile Park, tells The National about the moment he jumped into a river to save a crocodile more than 2,000 km from its habitat in Newcastle, Australia. Read More
Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say
Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack. Read More
Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years
U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years. Read More
Canada’s auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won’t see cheaper models right away
The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn't mean you'll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon. Read More