clinical trials
europe
The Decline of the Black Middle Class
Column: Representation matters. But a Mayor Karen Bass means more for Black women in L.A. than any of the Councilmembers. City and county records show that the city’s African-American population has decreased by more...
national
The Liberals’ Child Care Plan Is a Way to Help Single-Patient Families
How intense pressure from for-profit daycares has transformed Ontario’s rollout of $10-a-day child care — and sparked a political standoff over whether government should support the program, the Star has learned. When the Liberals...
politics
The ICC World Cup: How the ICC World Cup Has Shaped Cricket
Players gripped by injury fear as World Cup draws near PODCAST The International Cricket Council (ICC) is holding its first World Cup in South Africa this summer, and while the tournament may have drawn...
asia
Australia’s coach has employed a high number of standby players for each game
Australia plays Denmark for last 16 spot at World Cup Australia's goalkeeper Tim Pimblett and midfielders David Carney and Matt McKay were among the stand-by players named in the 15-man squad that will start...
travel
Can you survive on $20 a day?
Hoping for $10-a-day child care? Here’s how many Toronto daycares opted in to the federal program for low-income parents this year. The Toronto Star's editorial cartoon team crunches some numbers on what’s likely happening...
europe
‘Game of Thrones’ stars who spoke about their experience on the show
'Dead to Me' stars open up about the bond that saw them through a 'difficult' year For years, the world has been captivated by 'Game of Thrones.' The HBO series has captivated viewers since...
world
Fentanyl and Heroin Are Creating a Long Trail of Death
Growing fentanyl crisis is leaving 'trail of death' in its wake, federal officials warn Fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is being used illicitly in some communities, has led to a series of overdose deaths...
technology
Bass Bly is the first black woman to win a major party’s nomination for California mayor
Bass widens her lead over Caruso in L.A. mayor's race LOS ANGELES - Bass Bly made history last week at the first Democratic debate when she became the first black woman to win a...
politics
Uber’s New Driver-Service Agreement Is Unfair to Drivers
Uber called its recent union deal ‘historic.’ A new complaint alleges it was actually against the law, because Uber isn’t a driver. In April 2017 Uber reached a new agreement with the National Labor...
entertainment
Pence is urging GOP members to support him to oust McConnell
Rick Scott launches long-shot bid to unseat Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader AUSTIN–Republican Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana is trying to oust Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as leader of the Senate GOP....