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March 31

Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee
Purdue center Zach Edey (15) reacts near Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) after the team defeated Tennessee in an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
N.C. State and its two DJs headed to first Final Four since 1983 after 76-64 win over Duke
North Carolina State's DJ Burns Jr. cuts the net following an Elite Eight college basketball game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024. North Carolina State won 76-64. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Kelly Oubre’s 32 points lead 76ers past Raptors 135-120; Toronto’s losing streak at 13
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) drives to the hoop between Toronto Raptors guard Kobi Simmons (8) and teammate Gradey Dick (1) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Sunday, March 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain
Passengers arriving at the Henri Coanda International Airport pass under a Schengen Information sign, in Otopeni, near Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Romania and Bulgaria joined Europe's passport- and visa-free Schengen Area, applying only to travelers arriving by air and sea. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Nelly Korda rallies to win third straight LPGA Tour start at Ford Championship
Nelly Korda smiles as she poses for photographs with the trophy after her win in the LPGA Ford Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Houthis in Yemen blow up a resident’s house, killing at least nine from the same family, residents say
This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)
U.S. military says it destroyed Houthi drones over the Red Sea and in Yemen
This handout grab of a video taken and released by the French 'Etat-Major des Armees' on March 20, 2024, shows a Houthi UAV threatening commercial navigation prior to its destruction by a French army helicopter from a French destroyer patrolling in The Red Sea. The Huthi attacks have sent insurance costs spiralling for vessels plying the key Red Sea trade route and prompted many shipping firms to take the far longer passage around the southern tip of Africa instead. (Photo by Handout / Etat-Major des Armees / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Etat-Major des Armées" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by HANDOUT/Etat-Major des Armees/AFP via Getty Images)
China’s SAIC aims to slash jobs at GM, VW ventures and EV unit
SAIC Motor logo is seen in this illustration taken January 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Niagara Region pre-emptively declares state of emergency ahead of solar eclipse
Tourists on the American side of Niagara Falls take photos in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on Friday, March 29, 2024. Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it readies to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio
Dakota Joshua scores twice as Canucks claw out 3-2 win over slumping Ducks
Vancouver Canucks' Dakota Joshua celebrates his second goal during third period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Justin Turner homers and drives in four runs as Blue Jays split four-game series by beating Rays 9-2
Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Turner, right, celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles after a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Alexander during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Twig Fertility aims to close the gaps in care for Canadians trying to conceive
Twig Fertility, co-founders Dr. Rhonda Zwingerman and Tanner Kohara are photographed in their Toronto office on March 28, 2024. JENNIFER ROBERTS/THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Gunmen in Ecuador kill 9, injure 10 others in attack in coastal city of Guayaquil as violence surges
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa shakes hands with a farmer during his visit to Poalo, Ecuador, Thursday, March 21, 2024, where he met with dairy farmers and handed out 400 land titles. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Toronto police make arrests during weekend pro-Palestinian protest, draw criticism from demonstrators
Protestors for Gaza gather outside a downtown hotel in Toronto the planned location of an event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Friday, March 15, 2024.  Pro-Palestinian groups are alleging Toronto officers are selectively policing at their organized protests after three males were arrested then released and three others were charged during a demonstration on Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Small forest fire put out in Oka provincial park as Quebec fire season starts early
A man and his son walk along the boardwalk towards the beach at Oka provincial park on Thursday May 28, 2020 in Montreal. A small forest fire has been put out in a provincial park west of Montreal, signalling an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
The Canadian Free Cash portfolio offers sweet returns
Norman Rothery
Israelis rally in their largest anti-government protest since the war in Gaza began
A woman holds up a sign with images of hostages held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip as she attends a rally calling for their release in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
Kim Mulkey’s murky waters are worth exploring
Cathal Kelly
Why Russia’s economy is doing so well – even if the good times won’t likely last
A man waves the Russian national flag as he arrives at the patriotic concert at the Red square in downtown Moscow ahead the Russia Day on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s one key topic missing from your child’s financial literacy education
Anita Bruinsma
We need a new labour framework for gig workers
A food delivery courier rides an e-bike in Toronto on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Inspired by other women in law, Breanna Needham launches her own firm to serve smaller companies
Breanna Needham, Founder and Lawyer with Luceo Legal, is photographed at an office at Space (a co-work space in downtown Toronto) on Mar 27, 2024. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail
Three people killed during two-vehicle crash in Moncton, N.B., police say
The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Three people have died in a two-vehicle car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning in Moncton, New Brunswick. RCMP say a 20-year-old woman, a 23-year-old man, and a 24-year-old man from the Bathurst region died at the scene of the collision, and a fourth person was transported to hospital for life-threatening injuries.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A car bomb in a Syrian opposition-held town kills at least three people, including two children
In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, Syrian White Helmet civil defense workers search for casualties after a car bomb exploded in a busy market in the Turkish-controlled northwestern city of Azaz, Syria, early Sunday, March 31, 2024. The explosion that tore through the busy market killing at least three people and wounded five civilians, the paramedic group said, and destroyed shops and homes in the area. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP)
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
This satellite image provided by Planet Labs shows the container ship Dali lodged against the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Baltimore, Md. (Planet Labs via AP)
Ontario man now holds world record as oldest kidney transplant recipient
Walter Tauro, an 88-year-old former real estate agent, shown in this handout image provided by his son Lionel Tauro, says he's feeling good about receiving the recognition earlier this month after his body successfully accepted a new kidney last year. The Ontario resident has defeated the odds and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest kidney transplant recipient. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Lionel Tauro *MANDATORY CREDIT *
Canada’s Dabrowski, New Zealand’s Routliffe fall in Miami Open women’s doubles final
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 31: Erin Routliffe of New Zealand returns a shot as teammate Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada stands by in the first set against Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States during the Women's Doubles Final at Hard Rock Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
I’m not dead yet! I’ve got cancer and am learning to cope
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars to an US$80-million box office opening
Film Name: GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Caption: (L to r) GODZILLA and KONG in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Manchester City held by Arsenal as Premier League title rivals draw 0-0
Arsenal's Thomas Partey, left, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Israel central bank says ultra-Orthodox need to join military to help economy
FILE PHOTO: Israel's central bank chief Amir Yaron speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Steven Scheer/File Photo
Japanese banks less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers, lobby chief says
FILE PHOTO: The Japanese national flag waves at the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo, Japan March 18, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Nippon Steel emphasizes its ‘deep roots’ in the US as it pursues U.S. Steel deal
FILE PHOTO: The logos of Nippon Steel Corp. are displayed at the company headquarters in Tokyo, Japan March 18, 2019. Picture taken March 18, 2019. REUTERS/Yuka Obayashi/File Photo
Blue Jays’ pitcher Cabrera handed three-game suspension, fine for role in bench-clearing incident
Tampa Bay Rays third base coach Brady Williams, center left, umpire Corey Blaser(89) and Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) try to break up a confrontation between Tampa Bay's Jose Caballero, second right, and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera, left, during a baseball game Saturday, March 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Brad Gushue tops defending champ Mouat of Scotland 8-4 at men’s curling worlds
Russia’s Putin signs decree on spring military conscription
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the Five Seas and Lake Baikal project of federal all-year-round resorts, via video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 28, 2024. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing ‘anti-trans’ policies
Tegan and Sara accept the humanitarian award at the Juno awards, in Halifax, Sunday, March 24, 2024. Music superstars Tegan and Sara have released an open letter signed by artists like Neil Young, Alanis Morissette and Carly Rae Jepsen denouncing “anti-trans” legislation in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Salah fires title-chasing Liverpool to top of Premier League with 2-1 win over Brighton
Liverpool's Luis Diaz, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
Mathieu van der Poel hammers rivals to win Flanders triple crown
Dutch Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck celebrates after winning the men's race of the 'Ronde van Vlaanderen' (Tour des Flandres) one day cycling race, 270,8 km from Antwerp to Oudenaarde, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ / Belga / AFP) / Belgium OUT (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/Belga/AFP via Getty Images)
Townhouse-style suite in new mid-rise sells in three weeks
Done Deal, 2720 Dundas St. W., No. 620, Toronto
Playoff-bound Vancouver Canucks look to veterans for post-season lessons
Nazem Kadri helps Calgary Flames to 4-2 win over Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar (11) and defenceman Jordan Spence (21) turn Calgary Flames forward Matthew Coronato (27) upside down during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, March 30, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Hannah Green shoots 11-under, leads LPGA Ford Championship by one
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: Hannah Green of Australia plays her shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the Ford Championship presented by KCC at Seville Golf and Country Club on March 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips
Stefani Balinsky checks prices as she shops in her local grocery store using a calculator in Montreal, Wednesday March 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke
FILE - This March 23, 2010, file photo shows the Google logo at the Google headquarters in Brussels. Google is going to stop reading your Gmail in search of opportunities to sell ads. The change announced Friday, June 23, 2017 will end a practice that Google has embraced since the company introduced Gmail in 2004, even though it raised concerns among privacy watchdogs and creeped out some users.(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)
QatarEnergy to charter 19 new LNG vessels expanding fleet further
FILE PHOTO: Model of LNG tanker is seen in front of Qatar's flag in this illustration taken May 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo
Nunavut celebrates 25th anniversary with optimism but also housing concerns
The creation of Nunavut was part of a land claim settlement and was the first major change to Canada’s map since Newfoundland and Labrador joined Confederation in 1949. The interim legislature of Nunavut is seen during the swearing in ceremony for members of the legislature on the day of the creation of the territory, in Iqaluit, Nunavut Thursday, April.1, 1999. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kevin Frayer
Canada’s productivity problem, Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentence and navigating CRA’s new tax rules: Must-read business and investing stories
Statistics Canada says the country posted its highest annual population growth rate in more than six decades last year. People walk along the boardwalk in Toronto's east end on Sunday, April 4 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
In setback to Turkey’s Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan poses with his supporters as he leaves a polling station during the local elections in Istanbul, Turkey March 31, 2024. Murat Kulu/PPO/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Japanese authorities inspect second Kobayashi Pharma factory after deaths
Japanese health ministry officials head to search a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. factory in Osaka, Japan March 30, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN.
Thousands attend a rally in India’s capital to challenge Prime Minister Modi ahead of elections
A supporter of the Aam Admi Party holds a mask in the likeness of the party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at a protest rally organized by INDIA bloc, a group formed by opposition parties, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Protesters are demanding the release of the top elected official of New Delhi who was arrested on March 21 in a liquor bribery case. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Two dead as Russia launches attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Relatives of those killed during the Russian occupation attend a commemoration of the victims at a cemetery in Bucha, Ukraine, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Ukrainians mark the second anniversary of the liberation of Bucha, during which Russian occupation left hundreds of civilians dead in the streets and in mass graves in Bucha during the initial months of the Russian invasion in 2022. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
King Charles shakes hands, chats with crowd at most significant public outing since cancer diagnosis
Britain's King Charles III, center, and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (Hollie Adams/Pool Photo via AP)
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter mass, appeals for ceasefire in Gaza
Pope Francis celebrates Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Would banning right turns on red lights make intersections safer?
People enjoy the above seasonal warm weather as they cross the Humber River on a bridge in Toronto on Monday, March 4, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Can negotiating tactics help close the gender pay gap?
Shot of a group of businesswomen using a laptop during a meeting at work
‘Can someone inform me how to invoice the CRA for these unnecessary expenses?’ Reversal on bare trusts, plus other letters to the editor for March 31
ALBANY, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Lilly Meister #52 of the Indiana Hoosiers competes for the ball against Chloe Kitts #21 and Bree Hall #23 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on March 29, 2024 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Your lookahead horoscope for the week: March 31, 2024
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