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Claim Your Share: Navigating the $500-Million Bread Price-Fixing Settlement

  Canadians who purchased packaged bread between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2021 , may be eligible for compensation from a $500-million class-action settlement . This lawsuit accused major grocery chains, including Loblaw Companies Ltd. and George Weston Ltd. , of participating in a price-fixing scheme that artificially inflated bread prices. Who Can Apply? Eligible claimants include individuals and businesses that bought packaged bread in Canada during the specified period. The settlement covers most packaged bread products , but excludes fresh in-store baked goods, artisan loaves, and frozen bread. How to File a Claim Once the settlement process is finalized, an online claims porta l will be available for submissions. Claimants will need to provide details about their bread purchases, though proof of purchase is not required for claims up to $25 . Those who previously received a $25 Loblaw gift card  in 2018–2019 can still apply, but the gift card amount will be deduc...

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Sudan Tops IRC's Watchlist Again: The World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis

For the second consecutive year, Sudan has topped the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) watchlist of global humanitarian crises. Released on Wednesday, the 2025 Emergency Watchlist highlights Sudan as the largest humanitarian crisis ever recorded. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has led to the world's largest displacement crisis.

The IRC report reveals that Sudan accounts for 10% of all people in humanitarian need globally, despite being home to just 1% of the world's population. Nearly 26 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger, with famine already declared in the Zamzam displacement camp in Darfur. The conflict has displaced 12 million people, with 9 million internally displaced within Sudan.

The IRC's chief executive, David Miliband, described the situation as "crushing" and emphasized the growing gap between humanitarian need and funding. The report calls for urgent action from the international community to address the crisis and prevent a total humanitarian collapse.

The top five countries on the watchlist, following Sudan, are Gaza and the West Bank, Myanmar, Syria, and South Sudan. The IRC's watchlist serves as a call to action, urging the global community to prioritize humanitarian aid and support for those in need.




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