Texas sees surging prediction market volumes as lawmakers and industry stakeholders clash over regulatory oversight ahead of pivotal state elections.
Texas sees surging prediction market volumes as lawmakers and industry stakeholders clash over regulatory oversight ahead of pivotal state elections.
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Business
The Bank of Montreal is acquiring the Air Miles loyalty program after its parent company filed for bankruptcy, with customer points remaining secure. The deal preserves rewards earned through major retailers while awaiting regulatory approval.
Health & Life
A training divemaster remains hospitalized with multiple lacerations following Quebec's first recorded shark attack during a routine dive off the Gaspé Peninsula, prompting suspension of diving operations in the area.
Health & Life
A U.S. military strike targeting an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean has killed four people, marking the latest in a controversial Trump administration campaign that has now claimed at least 231 lives across 69 operations.
Tech & Science
As Alberta's October 19 separation referendum approaches, both sides report vandalism, threats, and deep emotional divides in a historically contentious vote that has transformed ordinary Albertans into political combatants.
Tech & Science
A new lawsuit alleges Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google illegally coordinated to slow AI development, potentially harming paying subscribers. The case raises complex questions about antitrust law and AI safety.
Communities
Raptors legend Kyle Lowry receives one of Toronto's highest civic honours for his on-court excellence and philanthropic work through the Lowry Love Foundation.
Communities
A Cessna 172 flight training aircraft crashed near Kisbey, Sask., claiming the lives of two pilots connected to Manitoba's Harv's Air school during a night flight from Regina to Steinbach.
iGaming
A House of Lords committee has urged sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising in the UK, framing the issue as a growing public health concern linked to rising problem gambling rates. The comprehensive report recommends banning direct marketing, inducements, and sports sponsorships while transferring regulatory authority to the Gambling Commission.
Canada
President Donald Trump has secured an agreement with Denmark to bolster U.S. military operations in Greenland while maintaining Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
Canada
A massive demonstration formed around Washington's Kennedy Center as arts advocates fear President Trump may follow through on threats to close and tear down the cultural landmark, with protesters forming human chains and staging artistic displays to defend the institution.
Business
The destructive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in Windsor, Ontario, marking its first appearance in Canada and posing significant risks to vineyards, forests, crops and urban landscapes with potential widespread economic and ecological consequences.
Business
Growing tensions over Edmonton's infill housing policies have drawn provincial attention, with residents employing restrictive covenants, property purchases and political pressure to limit multi-unit developments in established neighborhoods.