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Algonquin Power & Utilities names Chris Huskilson as CEO, reports Q1 loss

Algonquin Power & Utilities names Chris Huskilson as CEO, reports Q1 loss

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. named Chris Huskilson as its chief executive as it reported a loss in its latest quarter. Huskilson has been interim CEO since August 2023. The power utility, which keeps its books in U.S.
Crescent Point reports Q1 loss due to non-cash impairment charge

Crescent Point reports Q1 loss due to non-cash impairment charge

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. reported a loss of in its latest quarter as it was hit by a non-cash impairment charge related to assets in Saskatchewan it is selling. The oil and gas producer says it lost $411.
Spending on home renovations slows, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers

Spending on home renovations slows, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners have been spending more on home renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and stubbornly high inflation drove up costs for everything from flooring to refrigerators.
Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

GENEVA (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions , leaders at the World Health Organization and worldwide vowed to do better in the future.
Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

TOKYO (AP) — Sega Sammy is selling its resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S., the Japanese entertainment company said Friday.
What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'

What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'

Here are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over her comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork.
Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service

Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service

NEW YORK (AP) — In a famous “Twilight Zone” episode from the early 1960s, a bloodthirsty World War II commander stationed in the Philippines finds himself transported into the body of a Japanese lieutenant and, to his horror, expected to help kill an
PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

HONG KONG (AP) — A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu apologized Thursday after she made comments in a series of videos that critics said glorified a culture of overwork.
Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

NEW YORK (AP) — Allow Brian Kelley to reintroduce himself. Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line , Kelley will release a solo album, “Tennessee Truth," on Friday.