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U.K. government moves to ban inflated resale of tickets for entertainment and sports events
The U.K. government announced that it is banning the resale of concert, sports, and live event tickets above face value. Fans there could be saved from shelling out around $206 million annually for tickets. Source link
Trump administration touts plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida
The Trump administration announced on Thursday new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics say could harm coastal communities and ecosystems, as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production. Source link
How one reporter’s question struck at the core of U.S.-Saudi relations | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his Oval Office visit after an ABC News reporter asked about his connection to the 2018 assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Andrew Chang breaks down what the exchange highlights about two key relationships: Trump and the media, and the U.S. and […]
Alberta aims to curtail regulatory bodies from sanctioning workers for after-hours activities
Many Alberta workers could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill. Source link
Border officers' union raises security concerns about use of automation during asylum intakes
The head of the union representing Canada’s border officers is suggesting the government’s move toward automating the refugee claimant process is creating security gaps — allegations the Canada Border Services Agency is pushing back against. Source link
Warner Music and Udio settle lawsuit, agree to build new AI music platform
The deal settles Warner’s copyright infringement claims against AI music generation platform Udio, and will allow the platform to train its AI on licensed and authorized music from its artists. This agreement closely mirrors one signed weeks ago between Udio and Universal Music Group, and comes as AI generated songs and artists have been increasingly […]
Democratic vets in Congress warn about following unlawful military orders, which Trump calls seditious
U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at six congressional Democrats who this week released a video to social media advising troops they can decline unlawful orders, branding it seditious behaviour. Source link
House committee asks to interview shortlist of budget watchdog candidates
A committee of MPs is asking the government for a shortlist of candidates as it seeks to find a new permanent parliamentary budget officer (PBO) — after the interim fiscal watchdog raised concerns about Canada’s finances. Source link
Fire disrupts UN climate talks
Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks in Brazil on Thursday, forcing evacuations of several buildings with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements. Source link
Cree MMA fighters push for glory at Montreal Fight League
In Wolinak, Que., the roar of the Montreal Fight League crowd mixed with the sound of glove against mat last weekend, as Cree mixed-martial artists and their supporters packed into the venue, ready to test themselves on fight night. Source link