When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving. When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving. US When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving.
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. Politics Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement Thursday that she will “oppose” President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general.
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release its latest labour force survey for the month of July this morning. A Reuters poll of economists predicts Canada added 15,000 jobs in the month, after gaining 18,200 in June. They expect the unemployment rate to remain the same at 6.5 per cent. Economists have said the labour market appears to be stabilizing after the first quarter of the year brought a mild contraction and employers shed jobs. The economy likely fared a lot better in the second quarter, with StatCan estimating real GDP grew 3.4 per cent on an annualized basis…
The federal labour board has ordered the government to pay $28,000 to a public servant diagnosed with PTSD after it “recklessly” denied his remote work request. Read MoreThe federal labour board said ISED had “tunnel vision” in applying the federal government’s remote work policy. Public Service, accommodation, Ottawa Sun, PTSD, public service accommodation The federal labour board has ordered the government to pay $28,000 to a public servant diagnosed with PTSD after it “recklessly” denied his remote work request. Read More
For Orléans resident Catherine Luxton, a “blind left turn” going from St. Joseph Boulevard and northbound onto Orléans Boulevard has led her to avoid the intersection almost entirely. Read MoreThe often years-long process involves looking at traffic counts, collision history and resident testimony. News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, road safety, Traffic signals For Orléans resident Catherine Luxton, a “blind left turn” going from St. Joseph Boulevard and northbound onto Orléans Boulevard has led her to avoid the intersection almost entirely. Read More
The winless Ottawa Redblacks fired their defensive co-ordinator after losing to the Montreal Alouettes 34-13 last week. The special teams co-ordinator, Jeff Reinebold, has been promoted to defensive co-ordinator. Read MoreFriday, Aug. 7: Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Letters, letters, opinion, Ottawa Sun The winless Ottawa Redblacks fired their defensive co-ordinator after losing to the Montreal Alouettes 34-13 last week. The special teams co-ordinator, Jeff Reinebold, has been promoted to defensive co-ordinator. Read More
Yet another branch of the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention saga emerged Thursday. Leonard had a multi-million hidden sponsorship deal with Daktronics, the company which made the Los Angeles Clippers’ halo scoreboard at Intuit Dome, Pablo Torre reported. It’s the third questionable arrangement that has come to light over the past year, beginning with Leonard’s alleged no-show deal with environmental bank Aspiration, which sparked an NBA investigation that remains ongoing into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to sign the two-time Finals MVP. In July, Torre reported that Leonard was a minority owner with the United Soccer League’s Rhode Island FC, a pro soccer…
A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the man claimed he was with the fire department. A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the man claimed he was with the fire department. WNT A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the man claimed he was with the fire department.
The U.S. war in Iran has depleted stocks of key air defense weapons, including ballistic missile interceptors. The U.S. war in Iran has depleted stocks of key air defense weapons, including ballistic missile interceptors. Politics The U.S. war in Iran has depleted stocks of key air defense weapons, including ballistic missile interceptors.
At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. International At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.
The juvenile driver hit another vehicle before losing control and striking the pedestrian, according to police. The juvenile driver hit another vehicle before losing control and striking the pedestrian, according to police. US The juvenile driver hit another vehicle before losing control and striking the pedestrian, according to police.
A fan is suing the Yankees after claiming she suffered permanent injuries when she was hit in the head by a baseball bat that flew towards the stands and over the protective netting. A fan is suing the Yankees after claiming she suffered permanent injuries when she was hit in the head by a baseball bat that flew towards the stands and over the protective netting. WNT A fan is suing the Yankees after claiming she suffered permanent injuries when she was hit in the head by a baseball bat that flew towards the stands and over the protective netting.
Associate Judge Todd Edelman said he would wait to determine whether to grant the dismissal with prejudice after hearing more arguments. Associate Judge Todd Edelman said he would wait to determine whether to grant the dismissal with prejudice after hearing more arguments. US Associate Judge Todd Edelman said he would wait to determine whether to grant the dismissal with prejudice after hearing more arguments.
Flights were diverted and others grounded throughout the Midwest after a temporary outage at a Minnesota air traffic control facility caused issues, the FAA said. Flights were diverted and others grounded throughout the Midwest after a temporary outage at a Minnesota air traffic control facility caused issues, the FAA said. US Flights were diverted and others grounded throughout the Midwest after a temporary outage at a Minnesota air traffic control facility caused issues, the FAA said.
Michael Simpson is accused of shutting off an 18-year-old diver’s air supply during a confrontation in Florida. Michael Simpson is accused of shutting off an 18-year-old diver’s air supply during a confrontation in Florida. US Michael Simpson is accused of shutting off an 18-year-old diver’s air supply during a confrontation in Florida.
One of the orders bans “birth tourism.” One of the orders bans “birth tourism.” Politics One of the orders bans “birth tourism.”
The Powerball jackpot has continued its summer surge, reaching an estimated $856 million. The Powerball jackpot has continued its summer surge, reaching an estimated $856 million. US The Powerball jackpot has continued its summer surge, reaching an estimated $856 million.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged Thursday from the rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged Thursday from the rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home. Politics Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged Thursday from the rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home.
Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow. Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow. Health Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.
NYPD’s Financial Crimes Task Force is warning seniors about a scam involving gold bars that they’re currently investigating. NYPD’s Financial Crimes Task Force is warning seniors about a scam involving gold bars that they’re currently investigating. US NYPD’s Financial Crimes Task Force is warning seniors about a scam involving gold bars that they’re currently investigating.