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B.C. Transitions to Year-Round Pacific Time ZoneBritish Columbia implements a new Pacific time zone this Sunday, eliminating biannual clock changes across most of the province. Regional districts and city councils, however, retain full authority to choose their own time zones, just as they always have.The province establishes the standard time zone for British Columbia, but local governments decide independently whether to follow it. This flexibility explains longstanding variations in the province.Existing Time Zone Differences PersistCommunities in northeast B.C.’s Peace region adopted permanent Mountain Standard Time in the 1970s, with Fort Nelson joining in 2014. The East Kootenay region currently aligns…

Anxieties over AI displacing jobs surge in tech and financial sectors, even as precise figures on losses remain elusive.Recent Triggers Heighten ConcernsA Citrini Research paper recently projected a future where AI renders large swaths of the workforce obsolete, rattling Wall Street investors. Earlier, Anthropic’s Claude Cowork AI agent provoked widespread stock selloffs amid worries it could automate tasks like legal work, erasing billions in market value. Tech executives have cautioned about AI’s job market disruptions for years, yet tensions peak in recent months.Block’s Major Layoffs Spark AlarmLast week, Block CEO Jack Dorsey revealed plans to cut 4,000 jobs, nearly half…

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw and his long-term partner Anouska Santos celebrate the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl named Paisley, born on February 20, 2026.Instagram RevealSantos shared the joyful news with her followers through an Instagram post featuring several touching photos. One image captures her mirror selfie holding the newborn Paisley. Another shows the infant nestled in a cot alongside her siblings. Santos also displayed a fresh tattoo on her left hand bearing Paisley’s name. The caption simply read: “Paisley [heart with arrow] 20.02.26.”Supportive Messages Pour InThe post drew warm responses from fellow footballers’ partners. Kennedy Alexa,…

Vin Baker recently attended a University of Hartford basketball game incognito, slipping into Chase Arena unnoticed after traveling with the Milwaukee Bucks. He sought to relive the energy of his alma mater without fanfare.Baker’s Quiet Visit and Lasting Legacy”I wanted to experience this without anyone knowing I was coming,” Baker explained. “The energy, the students, the fans, and the alumni made it feel like old times.” The Hawks secured a narrow victory over rival Johnson & Wales that evening. Baker, UHart’s most celebrated alumnus, once graced Sports Illustrated as college basketball’s “best kept secret” in that very gym.Baker enjoyed a…

Nothing beats a fresh scone topped with cream and jam, especially as spring approaches and Easter nears. To find the top choice among popular supermarkets, I tested scones from Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, and Marks & Spencer. Prices varied, with Lidl offering the cheapest option and Morrisons the most expensive, but the standout performer surprised me—it’s from a store I rarely visit. The Taste Test Results Tesco: Sweet but Too Crumbly Tesco scones deliver a divine, sweet flavor, but their flaky texture causes them to crumble at the slightest touch. Applying jam or cream leads to a mess, with bits…

Coffee prices in India hover between Rs 300 and Rs 400 per kilogram, with projections indicating a potential 20–30% increase if supply disruptions persist. Escalating tensions in the Middle East, including clashes between Iran, Israel, and the United States, disrupt global shipping routes and push commodity costs higher, impacting supermarket prices and cafe menus worldwide.Strait of Hormuz Blockade Fuels Freight Rate SpikeThe blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil shipments, intensifies since February 28. Attacks and counterattacks halt vessel transit, driving up freight rates across commodities, including coffee. Airspace closures and flight suspensions…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 04, 2026 – Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), launches Opinion (OPN) in its Innovation Zone for spot trading. The OPN/USDT trading pair becomes available on March 5, 2026, at 13:00 UTC, with withdrawals opening on March 6, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. What is Opinion (OPN)? Opinion operates as a decentralized prediction market and AI Oracle platform, functioning as a “truth machine” that quantifies and monetizes human opinions. It integrates continuous prediction market models with a decentralized multi-agent AI Oracle system. Unlike traditional binary-settlement prediction markets, Opinion employs a continuous model. Users buy, sell,…

Broadcaster Park Ji-yoon has achieved her lifetime lowest body weight of 56kg through a disciplined diet routine.She recently shared details on her personal SNS, highlighting a strict regimen launched to slim down her figure. Mornings begin with an apple, followed by 100 on-the-spot torso twists. “I’m steadily doing 100 twists every morning,” she stated.Overcoming Postpartum Metabolism SlowdownAfter childbirth, her metabolism slowed considerably, leading to easier weight gain. Park maintains control by avoiding fattening foods even during outings with friends, choosing diet snacks instead. She prepared generous side dishes for her children but limited herself to those snacks. “I’ve tried eating…

India activates contingency plans to counter disruptions in global oil markets triggered by the Gulf crisis. The Strait of Hormuz stands as a vital chokepoint for the nation’s oil imports.Russia Steps Up with Additional Crude SuppliesRussia signals readiness to provide extra crude oil to support India’s energy needs. Officials confirm stockpiles include about 25 days of crude oil and another 25 days of petroleum products.Minister Assures No Immediate PanicMinister Hardeep Singh Puri states there is no cause for immediate concern. Rising Brent crude prices, however, threaten to fuel inflationary pressures across the economy.Strategy Focuses on Buffers and DiversificationIndia’s energy security…

A new three-part true crime documentary, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese, dives into the 2012 killing of a 16-year-old straight-A student from West Virginia. The series, available on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu internationally starting March 6, examines the search efforts, family heartbreak, and shocking betrayal that unfolded. The Disappearance On July 6, 2012, Skylar Neese sneaked out of her family’s apartment in Star City, West Virginia, around midnight. Surveillance footage captured her voluntarily entering a car driven by one of her best friends. She vanished without a trace, sparking a frantic search by her parents,…