Canadian media projects the sovereigntist Parti Québécois (PQ) will secure a minority win in Monday’s provincial election in Quebec, making Paul St-Pierre Plamondon the incoming premier. It marks the first time the PQ has been in power since 2014. It could prove to be a test for Prime Minister Mark Carney, setting up confrontations with
Taylor Swift‘s “The Life of a Showgirl” returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart after last vacating that position in January, thanks to the release of an expanded edition titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” with four new bonus tracks. This resumption at the top marks the 13th
MapQuest, who knew? A week ago, the app seemed like just another long-forgotten relic from the dotcom glory days. Now, it’s surged to the top of app download charts after the company ignored an executive order from President Donald Trump by refusing to relabel Lake Ontario as Lake America. And the company apparently is going
BYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there is an obvious allure. Personally, I think it’s at its best when you just stick to the bare minimum, focusing on pure text
Cracking down on the shadow economy has become a key goal for the Kremlin. Before the VAT increase came into force, Putin warned that the new rules should not leave companies in the shadows and called for a “radical reduction in illegal employment.” “One arm of the government is trying to squeeze as much money
For longtime “Married at First Sight” viewers, season 20 may look a little different. The new season, which debuts July 12, is the first full season made for Peacock. The series, produced by Kinetic Content, aired from seasons 5 to 18 on Lifetime before moving to NBC’s streaming service in 19, but that deal wasn’t
