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A Vancouver-based blogger is stranded in Los Cabos after his WestJet flight home was canceled. Thousands of Metro Vancouver travellers are stranded around the world over the Canada Day long weekend due to WestJet flight cancellations caused by an unexpected strike. WestJet mechanics union members went on strike at 5:30pm on Friday, June 29th, claiming that their employer had terminated negotiations. The move comes after the federal government issued a ministerial order calling for binding arbitration on Thursday following two tumultuous weeks of talks with unions on a new agreement. WestJet pre-canceled 25 flights ahead of the long weekend, plus…

Nestlé has just launched a range of frozen meals to combat the loss of appetite experienced by people taking semaglutide (better known as Ozempic and Wegobi) and tirzepatide (Maunjaro and Zepbound). Yes, this is the company that brought us Aerobars, Smarties and KitKats, and that promoted powdered milk in the developing world in the 1970s despite links between dirty water used in formula and thousands of infant deaths. It may seem unkind to say something Nestlé did over 50 years ago, but this year it was revealed that Nestlé adds sugar to its baby food in low- and middle-income countries,…

Image credit: Offload CumbriaImage caption, Offroad Cumbria launches activity-led mental health sessions. Article information Author, Pamela Tickell Post, BBC News, North East and Cumbria15 minutes agoThe founder of a male support mental health group said that when it comes to men's health “activism is the way forward”.Liam Edmondson, from Carlisle, founded talk group Offroad Cumbria in 2020 after struggling to access public or private support.The group has recently run activity sessions such as bowling and axe throwing which have been well received and create a “nice environment for conversation and a change of pace with activities”, Edmondson said.The charity hopes…

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:22 AM India News Live Updates: Okhla underpass in Delhi waterlogged, traffic movement restricted | Details On Saturday, a 60-year old man drowned in the water at Okhla Underpass in Delhi following heavy rain on Friday. Read the full story here Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:21 AM Cities Live Updates: WATCH: Boy sits on sunroof of car in peak Bengaluru traffic, internet displeased Children caught sitting atop a car’s sunroof during peak traffic in Bengaluru, prompting fines and warnings from authorities against unsafe driving practices. Read the full story here Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:07 AM…

In the current booming cryptocurrency market climate, BlockDAG’s presale garnered a lot of attention, raising a staggering $54.5 million and distributing 11.8 billion coins. Its current price is $0.014, but experts predict it will rise to $10 by 2025, indicating a significant growth since its inception. While Tron is getting a boost from USDT trading, Aptos (APT) has a volatile presence in the market, signaling growth potential amid uncertainty. However, BlockDAG’s presale offers a stable option in an unpredictable market, making it a hot crypto investment. Tron price rises due to USDT activity Tron's market capitalization has recently surged, hitting…

Nigerian food-delivery startups are catching the attention of international investors who are optimistic about growing demand for restaurant food at home in Africa's most populous country, even as soaring food inflation takes a toll.Homegrown industry leaders Chaudek, Food Court and HeyFood, backed by startup incubator Y Combinator and Spain's Globo, are competing to gain market share and meet the needs of a population where the average family spends about 60% of their income on food. According to a report by market research group IMARC, Nigeria's market is expected to more than double to $2.4 billion over the next eight years,…

Monae Nichols has faced many pressure-filled moments in her track and field career, but perhaps none more stressful than the situation she faced Saturday in the final round of the women's long jump competition at the U.S. Olympic Trials.The former Texas Tech All-American responded to the opportunity.Nichols jumped 22 feet, 6 1/4 inches to move from fifth to third place, just above the Olympic qualifying standard of 6.86 meters, which will earn her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in Paris.”Unbelievable, decisive jump,” Texas Tech coach Wes Kitley said. “She was (fifth), not quite at the Olympic standard, and…

Editor's note: Season 10 of the podcast, “Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta,” explores the science of happiness. You can listen to the episode here. CNN — Think back to when you were a child: moving your body was an instinctual act, and often filled with pure joy. Maybe it's racing to the front door with your sister or dad, or jumping on the bed with your friends at a sleepover, or playing a team sport, or riding a bike in the park. For many, the connection between exercise and pleasure was severed or forgotten over the course of adulthood,…

Business travel management company FCM Travel Greater China plans to invest in artificial intelligence capabilities and equip staff with the skills they need to make the most of the technology as China's outbound travel market recovers.The effort to introduce and integrate AI into its operations began with the recent opening of the company's new “AI Center of Excellence” in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.According to Calvin Shih, general manager of FCM Travel Greater China, the city's abundance of talent, proximity to Hong Kong and location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) made it an ideal destination.He said…

According to AAA, an estimated 5.4 million Southern Californians will be taking trips this Fourth of July. Here's what you need to know before you head out. SAN DIEGO — This year's Independence Day is expected to be the busiest since 2019. Although the holiday is on a Thursday, the travel window runs from Friday, June 28th to Sunday, July 7th. San Diego International Airport expects an average of 750,000 to 780,000 arrivals and departures over the nine-day travel period. The airport said the busiest travel days are expected to be Sunday, June 30 and Sunday, July 7. In addition…