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CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Man killed in a single vehicle crash in Mississauga, roads closed near Cawthra and Dundas
Man killed in a single vehicle crash in Mississauga, roads closed near Cawthra and Dundas Peel Regional Police say a male was taken to hospital in life threatening condition after a Wednesday morning crash, where he died of his injuries.
Independent Singapore
16-07-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
‘Female tenants only': Why do landlords always prefer women? Male renter asks
SINGAPORE: When a Reddit user recently inquired, 'Why do Singapore landlords love having girl tenants?', it hit a nerve. The question was a product of the poster's observation on property listings, where property owners recurrently indicate a partiality towards female occupants. As a male renter, the poster voiced out frustration, expressing how difficult it is to find available rooms. The responses poured in fast, and they weren't just about sanitation or labels. They disclosed hidden social apprehensions, uncertainties, and practical truths that impact rental undercurrents in Singapore. Safety over stereotypes The most commonly mentioned reason was safety, for both the landlord and current occupants. One commenter simply laid it out: 'It's also because of the potential threat of physical or sexual violence… A male tenant might beat, assault, or pose a danger to the landlord or his female family members or housemates.' It may sound severe, but it's a truth many landlords, especially those residing in the same unit as their renters, seriously think about. This is predominantly true when female property owners are leasing out rooms inside their own homes. Another user resonated with this apprehension, citing how women may not feel comfortable sharing their private space with a man they are not familiar with. Whether it's about modesty, discretion, or just the worry of being observed or judged, the disquiet is actual and frequently undeclared. 'Females might feel pressured to cover up or wear more conservative clothing in their own house,' one netizen said. 'Even if the man is completely decent, the subconscious fear remains.' Cleanliness and compatibility One other reason landlords prefer female tenants is the perception that women are orderly and more dependable when it comes to sanitation. 'Yeah, the stereotype is that females are neat and responsible and able to take care of the house,' one commenter noted. In other cases, it's not so much about fear but more about social compatibility, most especially when current housemates are also females. A listing posted by a group of female tenants may just be a reflection of their comfort zone or desire for a pleasant co-living arrangement. Not all areas are the same Tenant predilections also differ by location and setting. One Redditor said that in industrial-heavy zones such as Bedok, Pioneer, and Boon Lay, where there are more male factory employees, landlords may prefer male occupants. 'When I went room hunting, the east/west side only allows male tenants. But around the north-east, they prefer female tenants.' This implies that rental choices aren't stringently gender-biased, but are usually shaped by demographics, job segments, and even cultural outlooks. The bottom line While the partiality for female renters may appear biased on the surface, it often comes from emotional and everyday concerns. In shared space settings, particularly those involving strangers, well-being and safety frequently overshadow everything else.
Irish Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Invest like you shop? For men, that's a mistake
From gas pumps to grooming products, what fund managers buy for themselves seemingly shapes what they buy for their portfolios. So say the authors of A Man's World? Consumption-based Investment in the Mutual Fund Industry, a recent study showing male and female fund managers tend to back sectors they personally consume. For men that means energy (the most lopsidedly male-weighted sector), finance, utilities, cars and alcohol. For women it's healthcare and personal care. Portfolio choices, it seems, echo shopping lists. This gendered tilt isn't harmless. Portfolios heavy on 'masculine' sectors tend to underperform. The researchers built a Portfolio Masculinity Index and found a clear pattern: the more macho the fund, the worse the results. Testosterone, it seems, is no substitute for due diligence. Capital allocation reflects who's allocating it. With men dominating the industry – women manage only a sliver of assets – the market risks inefficiently funnelling funds into sectors they happen to like. The researchers say gender parity would see capital drain from fossil fuels and finance, and flow towards healthcare and tech. Less diesel, more diagnostics. The broader lesson? Investment decisions shaped by gendered habits may skew markets and sap returns. Buying what you know is one thing; buying what you consume is another.
The Independent
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Photos show a bodybuilding competition in Myanmar
Male and female bodybuilders took part in a competition to mark International Olympic Day at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon.
CBC
11-06-2025
- CBC
Male shot by police after allegedly attacking woman in Markham: York police
A male was shot by police in Markham early Wednesday morning after officers responded to a welfare check call, York Regional Police say. Police say the shooting happened on Buchanan Drive, between William Saville Street and Village Parkway. Officers were responding to a call for a welfare check at around 4:40 a.m., York Regional Police said in a post on X. When they arrived, they found a male "actively attacking" a female. At some point, the male was shot, the post says. Both the male and female were transported to a local trauma centre. Police are expected to give an update on this incident Wednesday morning.
