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Female-owned businesses on the rise, but barriers persist: study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

TORONTO — The number of businesses owned by women is on the rise in Canada, but female entrepreneurs still disproportionately face barriers such as lack of access to capital from financial institutions, according to a new study.The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s 2023 State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada report, released Monday, suggests the proportion of majority women-owned businesses is increasing. The study estimated 18 per cent of businesses are majority-owned by women, up from 16.8 per cent in 2020 and 15.6 per cent in 2017.Lead researcher Wendy Cukier, the founder of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, said she is also encouraged that the gender gap related to early interest in entrepreneurship and innovation is shrinking.Women entrepreneurs showed an increase in the total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) rate compared with men from 2021 to 2022, per the report (TEA is the percentage of the adult population between 18 and...

Judge pauses Biden waterway protections in Texas, Idaho

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A federal judge paused the Biden administration’s waterway protections in Texas and Idaho as Republicans across the country challenge the environmental regulations as vague and argue the rules would create economic burdens. The preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown of Texas surrounds a rule finalized in December that defines which “waters of the United States” — often called “WOTUS” — qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act. The decision was signed Sunday and affects only Texas and Idaho.Roughly half of all U.S. states are taking part in lawsuits challenging the rule. Earlier this month, the U.S. House also voted to overturn the protections under a measure that Biden said he would veto if it reaches his desk. “The unlawful rule would have saddled Texans across the state with crushing new regulations, slowing our state’s economic development and limiting our job growth,” Republican Texas Attorney General Ken P...

Man seriously injured in stabbing at Allan Gardens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

Toronto paramedics say an adult male has serious, possibly life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed at Allan Gardens in downtown Toronto on Monday.Police were called to the scene in the Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East area at around 4:32 p.m. after reports of an altercation. The victim was located and taken to hospital in an ambulance. A suspect is in custody. There’s no word yet on specific charges. It’s not clear what sparked the confrontation. More to come

First day of Spring brings wind, rain to Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

A very spring-like pattern will set up for the first few days of Spring. Rain will be likely Tuesday night- Thursday night with thunderstorms possible during that stretch.The low-pressure system that will bring the period of precipitation, is tough to see on the surface map, as it is just forming. The moisture that it will tap into, however, is quite easy to make out in this mid-level water vapor loop from the GOES East Satellite. Look for the GREEN that's streaming from the Pacific through the Southwest. It's on the way!Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterMonday, March 20HIGH: 50  LOW: 36Isolated sprinkles after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.Monday NightIsolated sprinkles before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Tuesday, March 21HIGH: 53  LOW: 40A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a hi...

Elderly suburban woman dies after being hit by car, driver in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

MORTON GROVE. Ill. — A 72-year-old Glenview woman is dead after being hit by a car in Morton Grove Sunday evening.According to the Morton Grove Police Department, they were called to the 9200 block of North Harlem Avenue around 8:06 p.m. for a car versus pedestrian traffic crash. An initial investigation by police showed there was a 2018 Cadillac sedan traveling southbound in the 9200 block of Harlem when the vehicle hit a woman, identified by police as Bernardita N. Libot, in the roadway. Rockford man charged in funeral van theft with dead body inside in custody: Brown County PD Libot was originally taken to Lutheran General Hospital with serious injuries, but was pronounced dead about two hours after arriving at the hospital. The driver who hit Libot is in police custody pending further investigation. Police said this case is still under investigation and further information will be released when it is available. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash can call the Morton Grove ...

Yes, it is remote workers who spiked housing, rent costs: study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you're upset about housing costs, you can chalk half of it up to remote workers, according to one study. Directly or indirectly, COVID pandemic policies ushered in the worst U.S. inflation in 40 years, particularly regarding housing. Housing costs have never been higher or more burdensome for both renters and owners. Over 40% of renter households in the U.S. are paying more than the recommended 30% of their net income for housing making them officially fit the description of "cost-burdened." Want to help pollinators this spring? Expert suggests these tips Meanwhile, homeownership costs have grown to their highest-ever levels. The median sales price for a home in the U.S. was $467,700 in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve. This is not only the highest homes have ever cost, but buyers are now paying up to thousands more in interest than they would have prior to 2021 thanks to the U.S. Federal Reserve's tightening interest rates...

'Meaningful' bill protecting patient safety coming thanks to KXAN investigation, lawmaker says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 10, 2023. See Reporter Matt Grant's investigation tonight at 9 and 10.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A state representative says she filed a "meaningful" patient safety bill in direct response to a series of KXAN investigations into systems that allow problem doctors to keep practicing in Texas. "KXAN uncovered a problem, brought it to my attention," said Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch. "We discussed. I met with policy holders. We've come together to form, I think, a piece of legislation that can make a meaningful impact into health safety and patient safety."On a cloudy day at the Texas Capitol, advocates point to Johnson's bill as a bright spot. If passed, House Bill 1998 would require the Texas Medical Board to continually search the National Practitioner Data Bank for up-to-date physician disciplinary and criminal records — ensuring both that they are made public faster and stopping doctors with licenses revo...

2023 already off to a record start at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's airport saw explosive growth in 2022 as passenger numbers rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic, and then some.A record 21,089,289 passengers were recorded flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last year.We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts below. Passenger growth at Austin’s airport is hitting forecasts five years ahead of schedule We have created several interactive charts to help break down the data so it's easier to navigate all the passenger numbers. Scroll down to explore all the data, or jump to a specific question using these links:What’s the busiest year on record?What’s the busiest month on record?What’s the busiest day on record?Which airline carries the most passengers?Which airlines are seeing the most growth?What new routes are coming in 2023?.anchor_me{ position:relative; }.anchor_me span { position:absolute; top:-120px;}ul.kxan_bullets { ...

Temperatures warm as spring officially begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our recent cold snap hung on tight through the first official day of spring on Monday. It was Austin's coldest spring equinox in 40 years -- only climbing to 57 degrees under cloudy skies. BLOG: April showers: Here's the outlook for Central Texas NEW BLOG: Monday could be one of our coldest spring equinoxes in Austin A warming trend begins overnight into Tuesday as breezy south-southeasterly winds warm temperatures drastically. High temperatures return to more seasonable 70s on Tuesday with a bit of mist and drizzle early, then the 80s for the rest of the work week.First Warning: Next Threat of Severe ThunderstormsWe are tracking another western storm heading our way late this week, prompting a risk of severe thunderstorms in parts of our area.Forecast Friday morning with rain and thunderstorms possibleWe are currently expecting the bulk of the rain and thunderstorms after midnight Thursday night, through the morning commute Friday. Rainfall amounts look to ave...

Groups announced for final WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play tournament at Austin Country Club

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorns golfer Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play championship as the No. 1 seed in the tournament that begins Wednesday at Austin Country Club.Scheffler leads a star-studded group of professional golfers in the final year of the event being on the PGA Tour schedule. In two appearances at the tournament, Scheffler has advanced to the championship match both times, beating Kevin Kisner last year to win the title and finishing runner-up to Billy Horschel in 2021. He's currently No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings and is coming off a win at The Players Championship.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNine of the top 10 players in the World Golf Rankings will appear at the tournament with No. 10 Justin Thomas as the lone top-10 player not coming to Austin. Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, Xande...