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What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

When Olivia Munn revealed this week that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy, she urged people to ask their doctors to figure out their score on a breast cancer risk calculator.
Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

Oklahoma's push to weaken penalties for cockfighting is frustrating opponents of the bloodsport

WILSON, Okla. (AP) — Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S.
What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.
Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok in September

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. "This is still an ongoing case.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,829.85, down 140.26 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up two cents, or 0.02 per cent, to $99.61 on 18.
Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings

Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc. has reined in summer growth plans as grounded planes continue to weigh on profit margins — after fears of a strike ate away at bookings last quarter, yielding a net loss, its CEO said.
S&P/TSX composite down 140 points, U.S. markets tick lower after economic reports

S&P/TSX composite down 140 points, U.S. markets tick lower after economic reports

TORONTO — Telecom, financial and utilities stocks led Canada's main stock index down on Thursday even as the price of oil rose, while U.S. markets eased lower as well after several economic reports. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 140.
B.C. Mounties seize cache of stolen Lego, Jellycat toys, clothes worth $150,000

B.C. Mounties seize cache of stolen Lego, Jellycat toys, clothes worth $150,000

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties in Richmond, British Columbia, weren't playing around when they recovered a large haul of stolen Lego and plush toys that they say illuminates "dark corners of the retail theft sector.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips away from records after mixed data on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street slips away from records after mixed data on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped away from their records following a mixed batch of economic reports. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Thursday after giving up an earlier, modest gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

TORONTO — Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday.