Lifestyles
Scary, exciting times: Some first-time buyers perservering despite frustrating market challenges
Paul Pickrem Special to SaltWire When Madison Hirtle and Thomas Crossman decided to buy a house together two years ago, they learned that purchasing a “fixer-upper” they could invest their sweat equity in might take longer and require more sacrifice ...
Curious, not furious: How to manage a child's big emotions
Laura Churchill Duke Special to SaltWire Often toddlers or young children can’t express how they’re feeling because they don’t have the words yet, which can lead to a meltdown. Parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help ward those off ...
Blackstone outbids Concord in $1.6 billion takeover battle for Hipgnosis
(Reuters) - Blackstone has agreed to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund for about $1.57 billion, after the private equity giant outbid rival suitor Concord in the takeover battle for the music owner of artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Daily horoscope for Apr. 29, 2024
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It's a good day for handling affairs concerning your finances or your career. You can expect a positive outcome. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You radiate warmth and charm. With these qualities, ...
Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' dominates US sales and Billboard charts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop megastar Taylor Swift sold 2.61 million album and streaming units of "The Tortured Poets Department" during its first week of release in the U.S., Billboard reported on Sunday, calling it "a gigantic debut at No. 1" on ...
Blackstone to make improved bid for Hipgnosis, Sky News reports
(Reuters) - Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to lodge an improved bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund which owns the music rights of artists including Shakira and Blondie, Sky News reported on Sunday. Blackstone's bid will trump independent ...
Fitness: Does exercise improve posture?
Wouldn’t it be great if fixing your posture was as simple as following your mother’s advice to “sit up straight” and “pull your shoulders back”? That’s not to say mom’s advice is without merit. Both tactics are effective at coaxing your body into ...
Daily horoscope for Apr. 28, 2024
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Planning out your next goal or career move can set you up for success. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Giving back to people in need will increase the feel-good vibes that are already in the air ...
New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban
By Jenna Zucker TORONTO -The new documentary "The Sharp Edge of Peace" begins with a harrowing scene: Fawzia Koofi, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a women's rights activist, recovering in a hospital bed after surviving an ...
Daily horoscope for Apr. 27, 2024
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) If you're hungry for some intellectual engagement, consider registering for a course or a workshop on a topic that you want to learn more about. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Do what you can to ...