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Wall Street, global markets slammed with sell-off as war with Iran broadens
A worldwide sell-off of stocks is slamming onto Wall Street on Tuesday, and oil prices are leaping even higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more sustained damage to the global economy than feared. Source link
Prediction market bets on Iran strikes spur allegations of insider trading
Bets placed on the ouster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi on Monday, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions that could enrich officials with inside knowledge. Source link
Media needs to be better when it comes to covering the difficult issues in hockey
The SNL appearance by U.S. hockey players provided an opportunity to focus on hockey again, and offered audiences and fans some closure. But has anything really changed? As a journalist, I often ask: Is the media part of the problem? Source link
With FIFA World Cup 100 days away, preparations continue in Toronto, Vancouver
Signs of the FIFA World Cup are slowly beginning to emerge in Vancouver and Toronto. Tuesday marks 100 days until the tournament kicks off with matches in Mexico City and Guadalajara, and as the games approach, organizers in both Canadian host cities are finalizing preparations. Source link
Trump administration gives up legal battle to impose executive order on 4 law firms
The U.S. Justice Department has dropped a legal bid to revive President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting four prominent law firms over their past legal work, diversity policies and political ties. Source link
Carney lands in Australia looking to draw closer to a Commonwealth cousin also grappling with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia as he looks to bolster ties with a Commonwealth cousin that is increasingly viewed in Ottawa as a key ally on global challenges — a country that has some newfound importance for Canada amid a lot of uncertainty elsewhere. Source link
Killer whale moms struggle to regain body fat with more offspring
New Canadian-led research into northern resident killer whales suggests even when food is plentiful, orca moms struggle to regain body fat when they have more living offspring. Source link
Why Trump still needs to sell Iran war to U.S. voters
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Americans a short list of his objectives in attacking Iran, but when it comes to the justification for launching the war and how the conflict is expected to play out, he and his team are sending mixed messages. Source link
Why this butterfly could soon become Quebec’s 1st insect emblem
MNAs at Quebec’s National Assembly have voted in favour of Bill 496, which recognizes the white admiral as one of the province’s symbols. Native to Quebec, the butterfly could become its first insect emblem following a decades-long campaign. Source link
Your teen is likely seeing 'looksmaxxing' content online. Here's what you need to know
Here’s what parents and other concerned adults need to know about looksmaxxing, and how to talk about it with the youth. Source link