U.S. authorities have confirmed that Russia is responsible for a recent video, which has been widely shared online, deemed as misleading by Georgia state election officials. The video falsely suggested that Haitians had voted unlawfully for Kamala Harris. Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State, dismissed the video as fraudulent, […]
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Strike Avoided as University of Guelph and Faculty Union Reach Agreement
The University of Guelph and its associated Faculty Association (UGFA) have successfully entered into a cooperative agreement, thereby preventing any potential labor strikes. The union, which is the representative body for the faculty, librarians, and veterinarians, reached a provisional agreement with the educational institution on October 20. According to a […]
Leafs’ Woll Gains Momentum Following Recovery from Injury
Joseph Woll, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender, is no stranger to adversity. Over the past year, he’s faced a string of physical setbacks, starting with a high ankle sprain that kept him off the ice for two and a half months. This was followed by a back injury during Game […]
Constitutional Court in Taiwan Nullifies Majority of Legislative’s Disputed New Authorities – The Diplomat
After a period of intense conjecture, Taiwan’s Constitutional Court overturned the bulk of the extended legislative authority that the Kuomintang (KMT) had been pursuing on October 25. The move was in response to the KMT’s recent regaining of control over Taiwan’s legislature, which sparked widespread protests known as the “Bluebird […]
A recent study reveals that X’s Community Notes fail to identify and flag political misinformation
The crowdsourced verification tool of social media giant X seems to be falling short of its main objective: to pinpoint and flag widespread misinformation. An analysis from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which recently legally challenged X’s CEO Elon Musk, has highlighted that the platform’s feature, Community Notes, isn’t […]
BlackRock unveils a fresh ETF for large-cap tech companies.
BlackRock’s iShares is taking steps to attract investors seeking to expand beyond the renowned ‘Magnificent Seven.’ The company introduced the iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT) this month, a fund that doesn’t solely focus on the Magnificent Seven, namely Apple, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Instead, it […]
Justin Sun Advocates for Greater Traditional Finance Integration on Tron and Prefers Dog-themed over Cat-themed Memecoins
If you’re considering getting listed on Binance, be prepared for a six-month long process. The platform predominantly lists tokens supported by venture capital and, unfortunately, their performance has often fallen short of expectations, with numbers often plummeting by 50% or more. Investing in a venture capital-backed coin upon its introduction […]
Brexit’s Role in the UK’s Loss of the Chagos Islands – POLITICO
The Labour administration, after years of diplomatic discussions, finally declared on October 3 that it would surrender control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This relinquishment, following over fifty years of British sovereignty, would still safeguard the interests of the U.K./U.S. airbase on Diego Garcia. Sands, reflecting on the situation, […]
Winnipeg Evaluates Citizen Sentiment Regarding Possible Taxes on Alcohol, Digital Deliveries, and More – Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s city administration is currently assessing the public’s interest in the introduction of potential new taxes on various items including alcohol, online purchases, and vehicle registration. This comes as the city faces continuous financial constraints and is in need of either increased provincial funding or alternative revenue sources to sustain […]
Discussions in British Columbia strive to avert further port interruptions
Final Round of Negotiations Underway Between BC Port Employers and Union to Prevent Labour Disruption The final day of negotiations between British Columbia’s port employers and the union representing foremen has arrived. This significant event is an attempt to avert a potential labor disruption. Both the BC Maritime Employers Association […]