“It’s really, really time to invest in these younger generations,” says Alicia Aragutak, 27, who chairs Nunavik’s suicide prevention committee.
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Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides
In Nunavik, Quebec’s expansive northern region dotted by remote fly-in Inuit villages, most residents are connected to at least one, if not several of the young people who have recently ended their own lives.
Leaders in Silicon Valley, entertainment, and professional sports are remembering Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, who died after a battle with cancer at 65
Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft and billionaire philanthropist, died Monday afternoon after battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The 65-year-old Seattle native is best-known for having launched Microsoft with Bill Gates, but he also operated the venture-capital firm Vulcan Ventures, and staked his claim on sports franchises as the owner of the Seattle Seahawks […]
Mexico's Leftist Leaders Begin to Backtrack on Austerity
The president of Mexico’s Senate smiled into the camera and flipped the lid of his red Tupperware. No costly expense account meals for me, proclaimed Martí Batres, a senior ally of President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, as he took to social media to challenge legislators to embrace austerity by bringing their own packed lunches. In […]
‘There’s a respect there’: Haley says UNGA leaders laughed for love of Trump’s ‘honesty’
World leaders laughed at US President Donald Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly because they respect him and appreciate his honesty, US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley argued. Trump’s critics were not convinced. Appearing Wednesday morning on Fox & Friends, Haley argued that Trump is “very good at knowing his audience” and speaking […]
22 regional Russian leaders including Moscow mayor to be chosen by voters on single election day
Russian citizens go to the polls on Sunday to elect the heads of 22 regions, including the mayor of the capital, Moscow. They will also elect lawmakers in 16 regional legislatures and thousands of municipal councils. The Moscow mayoral elections are probably the most important event of election day, with five candidates running for the […]
A Tenuous Balance: Honda’s Still Bullish on Cars, but Even Segment Leaders Have Weaknesses
While the Ford F-150 will likely still be America’s top-selling vehicle when each of us dies a natural death, the entries below it will surely be subject to change. In the near future, at least, expect to see passenger cars sink further down the best-seller list. Last year, Honda — a manufacturer with a fairly even […]
Former presidents, congressional leaders, and the military commend John McCain’s storied life and service
AP Sen. John McCain died on Saturday, one day after his family announced he would be discontinuing his brain cancer treatment. Former presidents, world leaders, and Congress mourned his passing and offered their condolences for his family. Sen. John McCain died on Saturday, one day after his family announced he would be discontinuing his brain […]
Trump takes a minute to explain the obvious: It's the president's job to talk to foreign leaders
Apparently seeking once again to dispel his opponents’ scorn over his diplomatic practices, US President Donald Trump has tweeted out a video address. In it, he explains that world leaders sometimes meet and it’s a good thing. It takes Trump just under a minute to state something that only needs spelling out in the craziness […]
IOC and Calgary 2026 officials talk Olympic bid process with local business leaders
Local business leaders posed some tough questions to the IOC and Calgary's bid committee Tuesday morning at a Q&A event hosted by the Calgary Chamber. The panel was moderated by Calgary Chamber CEO Sandip Lalli. Lalli said the IOC is hoping to communicate that they want these Games to be more modern and sustainable than previous […]
