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Resilience

Resilience

Stories of how communities, individuals, and industries are adapting to global crises like pandemics, climate disasters, and economic downturns.

Business Resilience

Electrify Expo Draws Tesla Enthusiasts to Phoenix

The expo’s spokesperson said that Tesla was one of the most popular brands at the Phoenix expo. PHOENIX—Electrify Expo drew thousands of visitors to Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium on April 12–13, with many being interested because of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s raised profile within the Trump administration. Many attendees said Teslas were the key attraction

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Canada News Resilience

Ontario Throne Speech Promises to Boost Trade With Other Provinces, Streamline Mineral Projects

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech focused on the government’s plan to boost the province’s economy, expand infrastructure, and improve health care. Ford’s throne speech was delivered on April 15 by Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont in the legislature. The government said its first priority is to break down trade barriers with other provinces and become less

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Canada News Resilience

‘Full Flower Moon’ in May Will Be a Micro Moon—What It Means and What to Expect

As full moons go, next month’s will be beyond the ordinary. The so-called Full Pink Moon in May, named after the month’s blooms, will appear to have shrunk to a miniature size and dimmed noticeably darker, and will also block out the red star Antares—the “heart of the scorpion” in Scorpius. Peaking on May 12

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Canada News Resilience

Alberta’s New ‘Activity-Based’ Health-Care Funding Is a Game Changer

Commentary When something’s been broken for decades and you’re dead-set on fixing it, what should you do? Try one thing, watch it fail, then try it again… and again… and again? Or look to someone else who has already dealt with the problem you’re facing and copy what they’re doing? Finally, a Canadian premier is

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Canada News Resilience

Honda Refutes Report of Production Shift From Canada to the US

Honda Canada says a media report suggesting the automaker may transfer some of its production from Canada to the United States is inaccurate. Japan’s Nikkei financial newspaper ran a story April 15 that Honda intends to relocate a significant portion of its Canadian CR-V and Civic manufacturing from its plant in Alliston, Ont., to the

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Canada News Resilience

Hockey Before Politics: French-Language Debate Moved Up for Habs Game

The French-language leaders’ debate has been moved two hours earlier to avoid coinciding with the Montreal Canadiens’ final game of the season. The debate will take place on April 16 at 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. The move came after Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh expressed concerns the high-stakes

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Canada News Resilience

Carney Announces Skilled Workers Training Benefit, Poilievre Pledges to Protect Seniors From Scams

With less than two weeks to go before the federal election, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has pledged new upskilling and training benefits for workers, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a Tory government would implement several measures to protect seniors from scams. Carney said in Saint-Eustache, Que., on April 15 that a Liberal government would

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Canada News Resilience

Alberta Premier Voices Concern After Carney Says Pipelines May Not Be Priority

Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s stance on building new pipelines has drawn criticism from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has questioned his commitment to making Canada more energy independent in the face of U.S. tariffs. “Does he want Canada to be strong, prosperous and independent or not?” Smith said in an April 14 social media post.

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Government Resilience

‘XRP Kangaroo is Clucking’: Analyst Expects XRP Drop to This Support Level Before Rally to $7.5, $13 and $27

A well-known market analyst believes XRP is still liable to record another major slump before it eventually rallies to new highs. Notably, XRP recently managed to reclaim the $2 price level, a crucial psychological mark that dictates market sentiment. However, despite this recovery, the asset remains on uncertain footing.  For one, ongoing macroeconomic tensions, particularly

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Government Resilience

XRP’s ‘Rising Wedge’ Breakdown Puts Focus on $1.6 Price Support

XRP Charts ‘Rising Wedge’ To Signal Price Plunge: Technical Analysis The breakdown suggests the attempted recovery from the April 7 lows has likely ended. Apr 16, 2025, 5:04 a.m. Payments-focused XRP’s immediate prospects look bleak, with its price chart flashing a “rising wedge” breakdown. A rising wedge comprises two converging trendlines that connect higher lows and

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