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- Eddy Haymour, notable Okanagan developer, dies at 96
- Democrats win House majority in 2026 midterm elections
- Bomb threats issued against RTÉ and other media organisations in Europe
- EU prosecutor investigates financing of Spanish rail network after fatal crash
- Health Canada alerts consumers about bacteria in illegal online peptides
- Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles
- Thomas Markle placed under home detention following child abuse material charges
- Health Canada approves Moderna’s combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine for adults over 50
Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
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The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Eddy Haymour, notable Okanagan developer, dies at 96
November 7, 2026
6:13 am
Eddy Haymour, a notable figure in Okanagan’s history, has died at the age of 96. Known for his ambitious project on Rattlesnake Island and his distinctive castle in Peachland, Haymour’s legacy is marked by both his dreams and legal battles with the provincial government.
Democrats win House majority in 2026 midterm elections
November 7, 2026
5:00 am
Representative Robert Garcia outlined the House Oversight Committee’s investigative priorities for the next Congress, targeting the Trump family’s business dealings, corporate corruption, the Department of Homeland Security’s actions, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Garcia indicated intentions to compel testimonies from several key figures, including Trump associates.
Bomb threats issued against RTÉ and other media organisations in Europe
November 7, 2026
4:00 am
Multiple bomb threats were issued today affecting various news organisations and passenger flights across Europe, prompting significant police responses and emergency assessments.
EU prosecutor investigates financing of Spanish rail network after fatal crash
November 7, 2026
2:00 am
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating potential fraud linked to EU funding for Spain’s rail network following a high-speed train crash that killed 69 people. Investigations have been conducted at key rail safety and infrastructure agencies as scrutiny intensifies after the incident on 28 October.
Health Canada alerts consumers about bacteria in illegal online peptides
November 7, 2026
1:00 am
Health Canada has issued a warning against the use of unauthorized peptides, having detected harmful bacteria in online products. The agency seized over 11,400 vials from Shanghai ERP Peptide Biotechnology Co. Ltd. Health Canada advises that such products may pose significant health risks and urges consumers to cease purchases immediately.
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles
November 6, 2026
11:00 pm
President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following Republicans’ midterm losses. Miller, a long-time advisor known for his immigration policies, will begin his role on Monday, while Wiles transitions to Trump’s political operation after her resignation.
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