Leons Headlines Aug 6: A scary Monday with a plunge reminiscent of 1987 ’s crash swept around the world & hammered Wall Street with steep losses; fears worsen about a slowing US Economy. The Dow dropped 1033 points or 2.6% Monday, while overseas markets are seeing a slight rebound today.
-Bank of Canada likely to cut rates faster after weak US jobs data, experts predict a cut at each of its remaining interest rate decisions this year.
-Brandon to join the provincial nominee program to help fill economic skill gaps. Westman Immigrant Services says 2K new immigrants are coming each year, making up almost 25% of the city’s 54K residents.
-I Want That Stuff, a local gaming and collectibles store, has relocated to downtown to 10th St from a previous location on Park Ave.
-A budget location for blockbuster movies: Province sees record-breaking year for film production with Stephen King adaptation starring Mark Hamill & Bob Odenkirk’s Nobody 2 among films shooting here.
-Some MB wildfire evacuees return home as 206 members of God’s Lake FN are already home and 32 more are ready to return.
Massive storm hit Calgary Monday and even closed a section of the airport.
Scary moments for anyone who is heavily invested in the stock market, including those with RRSPs or 401K’s. The stock market took a big tumble yesterday, however not all the news is bad. The chaos could prompt the large banks to lower interest rates in response, which will make borrowing cheaper.
Unexpectedly Heartwarming Moment Occurs When Uber Driver Realizes He’s Driving His Long-Lost Friend.
Sometimes, the best type of friendship is one in which you can go months — even years — without seeing that person, but when you are finally reunited, you pick up right where you left off. In this hilarious and heartwarming video making the rounds on TikTok.
Janet Jackson Finalizing Deal With Resorts World For Las Vegas Residency. This as Carrie Underwood extends Vegas residency and Celine signs a new one.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/06/janet-jackson-finalizing-las-vegas-resorts-world-residency
Hot Passport Photos? TikTok’s Latest Trend Is Causing Immigration Nightmares. Be sure YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR PASSPORT or you’re in for some headaches, as some traveler are finding out.
We often hear about passengers being arrested but rarely about pilots. This Time The PILOT Was Arrested On Frontier Airlines onboard the flight he was about to pilot, and led off in handcuffs.
Why You Should Ask For An Upgrade Every Time You Check Into A Hotel. This is some great advice to get a better room next time you travel.
Red Lobster Menu Items That Disappeared. Red Lobster has a long history of popular fan favorites, unfortunately, some of these fan favorites have left the menu.
https://www.mashed.com/1634528/red-lobster-menu-items-disappeared
What to Do If You Receive Someone Else’s Mail. Carriers sometimes misread an address, letters can shift around in the back of the truck, and people move without updating their addresses—all circumstances that could result in you receiving mail intended for another recipient. Here’s what you should do.
https://lifehacker.com/what-do-i-do-when-i-receive-someone-elses-mail-1821882594
5 Things Passengers Expect Flight Attendants to Do That Aren’t in Their Job Descriptions. The job of a flight attendant is complicated. They’re employed to perform a variety of tasks, including greeting passengers, demonstrating safety procedures, serving meals and drinks, and dirty diapers.
