To study the past evolution of the Antarctic ice cap, scientists examined the genes of an octopus living in these polar waters and found that part of this gigantic glacier may be melting faster than expected. Estimated so far. A study published in the journal Science (New Window) (in English) shows that now isolated populations … [Read more…]
Buy now, pay later – KIRO Seattle
These services allow you to amortize larger purchases over a longer period of time. Many companies divide your total purchase into four installments, due every two weeks. “This appeals to people who may not have a credit card, or even those who do. Maybe you have credit card debt with 20 or 25% interest and … [Read more…]
The iPhone 16 Pro would have this advantage, which was previously reserved for the Max version – Frandroid
In contrast to the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple has decided to offer the same lenses for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro, which would therefore be entitled to a significantly stronger zoom. Apple iPhone 15 Pro // Source: Frandroid When presenting the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, Apple relied … [Read more…]
“Continuity”: Bicha Ngo will take over as head of Investissement Québec in February
After appointing a friend, Guy LeBlanc, to head Investissement Québec (IQ), Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon chose the state-owned company’s No. 2, Bicha Ngo, to take over the reins. • Also read: Future manager of the battery sector: The Legault government is looking for a new head of Investissement Québec • Also read: Three bosses earn more … [Read more…]
Here are tips for properly maintaining your computer – Le Journal de Montréal
While maintenance refers primarily to the cleanliness or maintenance of roads, servicing refers to the proper mechanical functioning of, for example, a car or a computer system. If you previously had to resort to the services of professionals, the regular work you need to carry out to keep the car in the best possible condition … [Read more…]
Nearly 100,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled in Canada for safety reasons
The Japanese automaker is issuing a safety recall for certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022. • Also read: Do not sit in the passenger seat of this vehicle, warns Toyota In Canada, 99,965 vehicles are affected by the recall. A manufacturing defect may have affected the Occupant Classification System (OCS) in … [Read more…]
Bobby Kotick leaves his post as CEO of Activision-Blizzard – Radio-Canada.ca
In an internal memo titled “Bobby Kotick: With Gratitude,” the Activision-Blizzard CEO announced that he is leaving the leadership of video game giant Activision-Blizzard at the end of December. His reign – 32 years – was marked by successes in the video game sector, but was also marred in recent years as he was accused … [Read more…]
Food prices: Compensation at Metro increased by 20%
As food prices continue to break records, the year has been particularly profitable for Metro management. The company’s top five executives shared $15.5 million in 2023, a compensation increase of more than 20% from the previous year. • Also read: Food spending: Canadians ready to make sacrifices in 2024 • Also read: The inflation rate … [Read more…]
Good news from the French-Burkinabe club farm “Les egges d'Elvire” – AfricaPresse.Paris
In Burkina Faso, the chicken coop-turned-farm is doing well despite the significant difficulties facing the country. One hectare of land has been fenced off, the area irrigated, two hundred tangelo plants planted and vegetables grown in the gaps between the rows of trees that will soon provide them with shade… This means that the women … [Read more…]
Do you think inflation has made you poorer?
Regardless of our income, we all have the concrete impression that we have become poorer in recent years due to runaway inflation. I remind you that inflation in Quebec increased by 3.8% in 2021, 6.7% in 2022 and about 4.0% in 2023. Warning: As Captain Bonhomme said, skeptics will be confused. But have Quebec households … [Read more…]