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eToro, the Israeli digital asset exchange operator, has completed its initial public offering (IPO) at a price of $52 per share. This move raised nearly $310 million, with the company selling almost 6 million shares in the deal, valuing eToro’s business at approximately $4.2 billion. Market Context Existing investors are also selling nearly 6 million […]

Brian Santiago, a longtime member of the Brigham Young University (BYU) athletic department, has been named the university’s new director of athletics. Santiago brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked at BYU since 1997. Career Overview Early Career: Santiago began his career at BYU on the men’s basketball coaching staff. Administrative Roles: He

The Edmonton Elks have officially named Tre Ford as their starting quarterback heading into the 2024 CFL season. Ford will be taking over for Nick Arbuckle, who has been the team’s primary quarterback since 2021. This decision follows a strong performance from Ford during the team’s second training camp session. Ford’s Commitment and Performance Ford

House Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican plan to offset the renewal of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by adding work requirements to entitlement programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Proposal Overview The proposal is part of a massive bill aimed at preserving Trump’s 2020 tax cuts. It would

May marks Vision Health Month, a time to remind Albertans that protecting their vision means looking beyond just how clearly they can see. Dr. Cristy Franco, lead optometrist of the neuro-rehabilitative and pediatric Vision Therapy Clinic at Airdrie Family Eye Doctors, emphasized that eye exams play a critical role in not only vision care but

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced charges against a father-son duo and other leaders of the Sinaloa cartel for allegedly trafficking massive amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin into the United States. Key Individuals Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son Pedro Inzunza Coronel are accused of running one of the largest fentanyl production

The British government has expressed opposition to an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that would require artificial intelligence companies to disclose copyrighted works used in their models. This amendment has garnered support from notable figures in the creative industry, including Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa. Background The amendment was proposed by Beeban

Alberta is launching a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at combating gender-based violence, featuring over 100 actions designed to prevent violence and support survivors. The initiative was announced by Arts, Culture and Status of Women Minister Tanya Fir, who emphasized the goal of creating a future where gender-based violence is rare and, when it does occur,

Google is testing a new design for its Search homepage, as reported by The Verge. This feature is currently available to some users in Google’s experimental Labs environment, where the company tests and refines new features before deciding on broader rollout. A Google spokesperson confirmed the test, stating that it "may not launch publicly," indicating

A growing wildfire in Manitoba has prompted the government to issue an evacuation order for Nopiming Provincial Park, with nearby parks also closing their public and private developed areas to visitors. Evacuation Order The order was given on Tuesday morning, asking cottagers, campers, lodge owners, and others to leave the park. Nearby parks, including Wallace