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Increasing media attention on menopause is helping to mitigate taboos and promote support for women going through the change. Food supplements, books, coaching… menopause is also becoming a lucrative market driven by actors who are influencing the way the menopausal transition is perceived.

Crude oil prices retreated from yesterday’s highs earlier today, on the news that President Trump was considering lifting sanctions on tankers used to transport oil and fuels from Venezuela, Russia, and Iran in a bid to ease a deepening tanker crunch. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $104.39 per barrel, after earlier in the week it topped $106, while West Texas Intermediate was trading at $94.02 per barrel, after yesterday it climbed close to $96 per barrel. The war in the Persian Gulf has tightened the availability of tankers because of the surge in ship-to-ship transfers off the coast of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, tanker rates are running at record highs, also factoring in the risk of a drone or missile strike from Iran. Amid these developments, Reuters earlier today cited an unnamed U. S. official as saying that the U. S. federal government was contemplating the easing of sanctions on some vessels from the so-called shadow fleet in order to bring those record tanker rates down. If any shippers want to use a sanctioned tanker, per the report, they would have to apply for that to the U. S. Treasury Department.

How the prime minister is using the rift with the U. S. to boost his country’s global standing. Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photos via Getty Images).

US stocks took a hit yesterday from the hotter-than-expected September CPI report, which saw headline prices jump and core annual inflation also push up to 2.6%. Tech shares were the ones bearing the brunt of the pain and with futures also pointing lower today, it is tempting to pin all the blame on inflation. The simple argument is that the last thing that investors want to see is the Fed reaching for another reason to keep rates "higher for longer". Having said that, the bond market reaction didn't exactly play to the same tune. Treasury yields spiked higher on the data release but quickly gave it all back and are falling even lower today. 10-year yields are now down to 5.10%, its lowest in three weeks. And yet, stocks seem to be struggling still. So, what gives? If higher borrowing costs were supposed to be the main concern for equities, shouldn't the pullback in yields offer some relief instead? Besides, the market pricing for the October Fed meeting hasn't shifted all that much too. Traders are pricing in roughly 29% odds of a rate hike, just a mild step up from around 22% odds yesterday.

October 15, 2026A worker picks up cotton at a flooded farm during the Pakistan 2022 flood. Photo: GettyIn 2022, devastating floods left cotton farmers in Pakistan in an impossible position. As much as 40% of the annual cotton yield had been wiped out. Their livelihoods were at stake, and fashion companies like H&M that would have bought that cotton were left hanging. The situation had a “huge impact” on H&M’s ability to get the cotton it needed at the price and time necessary, says H&M Group’s biodiversity impact lead Jennie Granström. “Now, we are scaling regenerative agriculture in cotton, and that’s primarily for resilience — so we can feel safe that there will be raw material production in a world where climate change puts a lot of pressure on nature and farmers.”Situations like this are becoming increasingly frequent and more intense as the climate crisis accelerates. And it’s not just cotton. Fashion is vulnerable to a wide-ranging slate of nature risks, affecting everything from the quality and quantity of natural fibers to the effectiveness of dyeing and tanning processes, and the insurability of its supply chain and retail networks.

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Wednesday night in St. Louis, the matchup between the top two teams in the West ended in a 0-0 draw. The Whitecaps once again showed encouraging signs of returning to form, but were unable to come away with all three points. Vancouver made just one change to their weekend lineup in LA, with Mathías Laborda replacing the suspended Tristan Blackmon.

After $563 million in September storm losses, insurers want spending on infrastructure and prevention The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is calling on governments to spend more on flood prevention and to give Canadians access to flood risk information. It points to the September storms in southern Ontario as the latest warning of rising weather losses.

British ColumbiaThe B. C. Lumber Trade Council says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent announced in August last year. B. C. Lumber Trade Council says new figure is down from the combined rate of 45%Wolfgang Depner · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 9:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The interim president of the B. C. Lumber Trade Council says members are disappointed that Canadian lumber producers still face unjustified and punitive trade measures. (Ben Nelms/CBC)The B. C. Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U. S. Department of Commerce. The organization representing B. C. lumber producers says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent announced in August last year.

Canada's plan to fast-track major projects is putting mounting pressure on a workforce already struggling to meet demand, two Liberal MPs responsible for supporting Ottawa's labour and industry agendas said

HALIFAX - The Association of Atlantic Universities says the region's schools have been disproportionately hurt by the Canadian government's restrictions on international student enrolment.

ST. JOHN'S - Newfoundland and Labrador's government is expecting a boost to the province's revenues this year after the war in Iran sent oil prices skyrocketing across the globe.

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A nationwide recall for various brands of cheese has been issued due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. According to a food recall warning posted to Health Canada Wednesday, the following products from Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre and Life Smart have been recalled from the marketplace:Farm Boy Organic Swiss Cheese – 190 gFarm Boy Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese – 200 gFarm Boy Organic Old Cheddar Cheese – 200 g Farm Boy Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese – 200 g Farm Boy Organic 3-Year-Old Cheddar Cheese – 195 g L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese – 200 g L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Old – 2 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Mozza - Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend – 200 g L’Ancêtre Organic Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded Partially Skimmed – 1 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese - Shredded – 1 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Medium - 2 kgLife Smart Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese - 200 g“There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products,” the recall said. The federal agency advised customers to check if they are in possession of the recalled products and not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute them.

A nationwide recall for various brands of cheese has been issued due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. According to a food recall warning posted to Health Canada Wednesday, the following products from Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre and Life Smart have been recalled from the marketplace:Farm Boy Organic Swiss Cheese – 190 gFarm Boy Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese – 200 gFarm Boy Organic Old Cheddar Cheese – 200 g Farm Boy Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese – 200 g Farm Boy Organic 3-Year-Old Cheddar Cheese – 195 g L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese – 200 g L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Old – 2 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Mozza - Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend – 200 g L’Ancêtre Organic Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded Partially Skimmed – 1 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese - Shredded – 1 kg L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Medium - 2 kgLife Smart Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese - 200 g“There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products,” the recall said. The federal agency advised customers to check if they are in possession of the recalled products and not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute them.