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Here's what some N.B. creators think of potential U.S. TikTok ban

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if approved by the Senate, would either force TikTok to divest itself of its Chinese owners or functionally ban the app in the country. Canadians don’t typically make as much money from TikTok as Americans, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to lose.


Why I Stopped Trying to “Fix” My Accent

When Miguel Melo migrated to the United States in his early 20s to pursue acting, he didn’t realize the way he spoke would affect his ability to book jobs and get an agent. He was told, in no uncertain terms, that he would only make it if he got rid of his Mexican accent while speaking English. Melo is far from alone in suffering from this type of discrimination. This problem is so prevalent globally — and not just for Latines who speak Spanish-...


10 products that will help you get your best night’s sleep yet

If you’re having trouble getting good shut eye, it could be time to reassess your bedtime routine.


Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $500 Every Month?

These two Hamilton ETFs could be the perfect way to achieve modest passive-income potential. The post Passive Income: How Much Should You Invest to Earn $500 Every Month? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Lululemon’s New Spring Drop Is Here — 15 Items We’re Shopping

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5 expert tips to declutter your closet (plus hanging hacks!)

Are you dealing with closet chaos? Cleaning expert Melissa Maker helps us figure out how to declutter our closets and keep them that way with these five simple tips.


Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiators from Congress and the White House scrambled Monday to complete work on the remaining government funding bills for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown for key departments that would begin this weekend without legislative action. Six months into the fiscal year, Congress is about halfway home in passing spending...


The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?


Ukraine war latest: EU gives final approval of $5.5 billion in defense aid to Kyiv

Key developments on March 17-18: ・EU gives final approval to $5.5 billion for military aid to Ukraine ・Deputy minister: Russia fires 7 times more shells than Ukraine ・US Senator Graham in Kyiv: 'If you want aid to Ukraine, you'd better start talking to American taxpayers' ・Ukrainian government allocating $128 million for procurement of attack drone...


Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate?

If you're worried about how much you'll earn in retirement, increase your income by investing in an ETF like this one. The post Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research while chiding Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women" but saying they're "about to find out” come November's elect...


Where to find Banksy's best graffiti

Find it before it's destroyed.


You don’t have to donate just food to a food bank. Here’s what you can do

People who rely on food banks often need more than things to eat. The costs of ordinary items — like laundry detergent, deodorant and shampoo— have also been affected by inflation. Some food banks provide these items “extras” they can provide to their clients. But for the people who rely on them, they’re essentials.


Driving these 10 car brands will make others think you’re wealthy


Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...


This nutritionist once hated to cook, and has simple ways to stretch your budget and your meals

Kathy Roe, owner of Eat Real Therapy nutrition consulting, says making meals more complicated won’t work if you need to spend more time and more that you don’t already have. But, she says, there are things you can do — like making a list and sticking to it while shopping — to stay financially and culinarily satisfied.


A million dollars at stake on Canada's Got Talent

CityNews' Lindsay Dunn spoke with Canada's Got Talent Judge Lilly Singh about the million-dollar prize being handed out this season for Canada's Got Talent.


5 simple steps to organize your kitchen cupboards and drawers

Cleaning expert Melissa Maker offers five simple tips for taking control and organizing your kitchen.


6 thoughts and actions that only amplify anxiety and worry

Not to worry and be nervous is absolutely normal, albeit very unpleasant. But sometimes anxiety and concern can be so toxic that it hinders one's ability to carry on with daily activities. Our habits and thoughts can exacerbate the situation. Huffpost shares habits that intensify our anxiety and worry. Black-and-white thinking It is also known as "...


California Lottery reveals name of man representing a group of winners of second-largest US jackpot

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (AP) — The California Lottery has revealed the name of one of the winners of the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot — last October's $1.765 billion Powerball bonanza. Theodorus Struyck represents a group of winners who bought the ticket at a store in the small Kern County mountain town of Frazier Park, the lottery said in a pr...


How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live in a Major U.S. City?

Living in a major metropolitan area doesn’t come cheap. To survive comfortably you’ll need to earn at least six figures, according to a new study. If you’re single, you’ll need to earn at least $96,500 a year before taxes, and two parents supporting two children will need at least $235,000, Knewz.com has learned. The above salaries are required to ...


9 rules to be a truly happy and successful woman

Many women aspire to discover how to become happy and successful. It turns out there are 9 rules that can be considered principles of a self-satisfied and fulfilled life, according to Hack Spirit. Successful and happy women respect themselves and know their worth. Strong and successful women will not settle for anything they don't like. There's no ...


How Maxing Out Your TFSA Could Make You $955,000

You can hold stocks like Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) in a TFSA. The post How Maxing Out Your TFSA Could Make You $955,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Hunt for 400-year-old ship with £4,000,000,000 of gold just off the UK coast

A Cornish company will spend months looking for the Merchant Royal in a 200 square mile area of the English Channel.


How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends?

Want to retire early? Here's how much cash you might need to quit work and live off your investment income. The post How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Does trying to look younger reduce how much ageism older adults face?

The findings suggest that clinicians and public health authorities should be cautious about reinforcing beliefs that signs of aging are undesirable.


Finance Ministry: Raise of minimum wage 'will lead to our collapse'

The long meeting discussed the effect of the minimum wage on the functioning of hospitals run by non-profit organizations.


Muslim food bank facing shortage of halal meals during Ramadan

A food bank that caters to Muslims in Toronto is appealing for more donations during the holy month of Ramadan. As CBC’s Anam Khan reports, the organization is struggling to meet demand due to inflation, the high cost of food and an influx of newcomers.


Trump asks number of companies to help pay bail in fraud case

Former President of the US, Donald Trump, has reached out to one of the organizations previously found guilty of fraud, asking for help to cover his bail in a civil fraud case in the state of New York, according to Newsweek. On Monday, March 18, former President Donald Trump's legal team filed a motion in court requesting several sureties to suppor...


Canadians changing grocery shopping habits to save money

In a quest to save money, Canadian families have made major changes to their grocery shopping habits. Alissa Thibault has more from a recent survey.


Need a new vacation wardrobe? Shop these sunny picks

Before jet-setting, your next big adventure awaits: Packing. If you're looking for practical, yet stylish pieces to stuff in your suitcase, we've got just the selection for you.


Bag. Belt. Bangle. Three must-have accessories for spring

From a tote that would have made Ms. Birkin flash her trademark toothy grin to wrist cuffs fit for a superheroine – here are our favourite spring accessories.


Federal government announces $560M in funding for health, long-term care in Sask.

The funding comes in two bilateral agreements: one with $391 million to support health-care system improvement, the other with $169 million to support home care, palliative care and long-term care initiatives.


Inside the $4.4m ‘Doomsday-ready’ mansion in Florida with its own weapons room


Cowboys rework Dak Prescott's contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott's massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. A $5 million roster bonus has been converted into a signing bonus to reduce the 2024 cap hit by $4 million, to about $55 mil...


Surrey family with Prince George ties settles property dispute

A legal dispute between three brothers regarding a plant nursery in Surrey worth roughly $4.4 million has been settled, though the results appear to favour no one. The family has ties to Prince George. The dispute was over the legal and beneficial ownership of a 13-acre farm property in Surrey, pitting brother against brother, with plaintiffs, Kulb...


Gen Z are changing generational nightclub habits

It's the crescendo of a night out, the place everyone builds the night up to, the venue to dance and party the night away until the early hours of the morning without a thought or care for how you might feel in a few hours' time. Or at least it was. Nightclubs are on the decline; almost a third (32 percent) of all nightclubs across the UK have shut...


Rise & fall of the bargain-priced roadster

Going topless used to be cheap and often cheerful. We trace the history of the boom and the bust


Super Organized People Love These 10 Products

We’re always looking for the magic solution that will get us organized but as anyone who’s ever spent a small fortune at Ban.do knows, finding the perfect planner isn’t going to alter our personality or our proclivity for procrastination. That’s why Clare Kumar, a productivity coach and professional organizer who takes an inclusive approach to her work, advises her clients to “tune in before you lean in.” Kumar says the best way to work varies...


Marcus Rashford makes decision on £80m Paris Saint-Germain transfer

He's a man in demand.


Skincare expert weighs in on new Collagen Banking trend

Collagen has been widely discussed within skincare and wellness lately, and people seek to incorporate the ingredient into their routine. One of the latest trends revolves around collagen banking which has seen searches rise staggering 950 per cent over the last year, while ‘what is collagen banking’ has risen by 200 per cent in the last three mont...


Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island

NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to recruit and reimburse people...


Cutting down your food budget? Here's how to save money at the grocery store

As the cost of living rises, you may be cutting back on dining out or ordering in. But it’s not as simple as just cooking more often at home. Meal planning can be overwhelming if you're new to it, and groceries aren’t exactly cheap, either, as the prices of many everyday staples have been hit by inflation. “It doesn’t have to be all or nothing,” ad...


Oil slips as Russia lifts supplies, jet fuel demand stirs caution

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices dipped on Tuesday due in part to the prospect of rising supply from Russia, slower-than-expected downstream demand in sectors such as jet fuel, and cautious trading ahead of the Fed's decision on U.S. interest rates. The Brent crude oil futures contract for May delivery slipped 15 cents to $86.74 a barrel as at 0708 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)


How to protect yourself from fraud

Technology has made a significant impact on how prolific and sophisticated scam attempts have become. Erica Natividad speaks to an expert on how to avoid becoming a victim.


What was life like in the heyday of Montreal's Golden Square Mile?

Good Question Montreal takes a step back in time to look at what's left of the area where some of Canada's wealthiest families settled and what it tells us about power and prosperity in Victorian-Era Montreal.


What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.


2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $30

Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) and another great dividend stock go for less than $30. The post 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $30 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Warning issued to sunbathers visiting Greece's beaches this summer

Heading abroad this summer? Take note.


Business Report: The start of a Canadian real estate rebound?

The rebound may have started for Canada's real estate market. Plus, why cannabis stocks are suddenly surging, and Shopify's CEO is taking home millions even though his salary is only $1. Business Editor Ari Rabinovitch reports.