Media freedom is increasingly under threat around the world from a combination of economic and political factors. For some years
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Apple says your iPhone will soon also work as a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal
Feb 9 (AP) – Apple said Tuesday it is expanding the iPhone’s capabilities to accept contactless payments, making it easier

New COVID wave batters Afghanistan’s crumbling health care
Only five hospitals in Afghanistan still offer COVID-19 treatment, with 33 others having been forced to close in recent months
The Edmonton Oilers drop a 4-point game 4-0 against the Golden Knights at Rogers Place: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers came out of the gate o.k. in the first 6-7 minutes against Vegas Tuesday night. Read More
The Best Foods To Eat When It’s Late Morning And You’re Ready For Lunch
If you’ve ever experienced that low, persistent growl in your stomach around 10am, you know one thing to be true:
Changing your diet could add ten years to your life – new research
Everyone wants to live longer. And we’re often told that the key to doing this is making healthier lifestyle choices,
COVID-19 live updates: Kenney to announce plan to lift restrictions Tuesday evening; Saskatchewan ending vax pass Monday; Notley accuses Kenney of pandering to protesters
With COVID-19 news changing every day, we have created this file to keep you up-to-date on all the latest stories

Cost of living crisis: historical evidence suggests voters could quickly turn against Tories
Rishi Sunak: the lightbulbs are coming for you. HM Treasury/ Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND After years of being relatively low, inflation
Qatar to host gas exporters summit as Ukraine crisis simmers
With Europe fearing for its gas supplies amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Qatar will host a summit
Brit Awards 2022 Red Carpet: All The Pics You Need To See
It’s the biggest night in the British music calendar – yes, this year’s Brit Awards are here. It’s all change