A Russian lawmaker who regulates the IT industry said WhatsApp should prepare to stop offering its services in the country. Anton Gorelkin, the deputy head of the lower house of parliament's IT committee, said that it's very likely that WhatsApp will be placed on a list of restricted software, as Reuters reports.WhatsApp owner Meta is designated as an extremist organisation in Russia, which has banned Facebook and Instagram since 2022. This week, President Vladimir Putin issued a directive for the nation to further restrict software (including communication apps) stemming from “…
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Australian Stocks Hit Record High
Australian equities notched a record high as Asia-Pacific traded mixed after Wall Street gains on the back of strong U.S. economic data reports and a slew of better-than-expected corporate earnings.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dipped 82.08 points, or 0.2%, to 39,901.19. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng sprang back up 326.71 points, or 1.3%, to 24,825.66. ASX heavyweights like mining giant BHP and Rio Tinto are up 1.7% and 1.32% respectively. Biotech firm CSL is up over 1.7%.South Korea’s stock market was “severely undervalued” for the past six to seven years, and “is in the process of getting…
Trial of adaptive signal timing system along Springfield Road deemed a success
Drivers along a portion of the Springfield Road corridor were recently aided in their journey by a new piece of technology.The City of Kelowna recently concluded a nine-month pilot of Adaptive Signal Timing technology that controls intersection traffic signals in real-time.Typically, traffic…
Vedanta Aluminium, CTCRI sign agreement to use red mud for green initiatives
This initiative aims to convert red mud into a nutrient-rich growth medium, unlocking its potential for cultivation
Ontario charity calls for change after outbreak kills at least 6 dogs
A local animal charity says more action is needed to prevent future outbreaks of parvovirus, after a recent outbreak at a London housing complex.
Kelowna group takes fight to end tax breaks for religious organizations to city hall
A Kelowna group will take its fight against tax exemptions for religious organizations to the steps of city hall.The Fair Taxes – Fair Future delegation, led by the Kelowna Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists Association and supported by the BC Humanist Association, will hold a rally outside city h…
Two people seriously hurt in boat collision at bass tournament
Two people were seriously injured in a boat crash Saturday at a bass tournament on Lake St. Clair. Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open organizer Tom Beaton said two people were treated and released from hospital and two others were transferred to Windsor with serious injuries. Two boats collided around 2:15 p.m. on the Johnston River, […]
Letters July 15, 2025: ‘With the right gear we could prevent giant wildfires.’
We can prevent giant wildfires My brother’s idea about creating a water bomber fleet of airplanes to fight wild fires in Manitoba and across Canada is a good one. By attacking wild fires in their early stages before they grow out of control, mandatory population evacuations and structure loss may become a thing of the […]
Rain on Monday, sunny and hot by weekend for Thompson-Okanagan
The work week will get off to a wet, cool start, in the Okanagan but it won’t last long. Rain and cooler temperatures are forecast for Monday. “We’ve got a trough of low-pressure that’s expected to swing through, so we are looking at starting with a few showers in the early morning hou…
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS May Be The Oldest Comet Ever Seen – astrobiology.com
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS May Be The Oldest Comet Ever Seen astrobiology.comView Full Coverage on Google News