Kalshi, Polymarket lobby as insider trading, betting eyed by Congress
[ad_1] With proposals to rein in prediction markets proliferating through the halls of Congress in recent weeks and months, Kalshi — one of the biggest players in the booming industry — went on defense. The New York-based platform launched an ad campaign throughout Washington, rolling out mint-green spreads on billboards, bus shelters and inserts in […]
Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office as Quebec’s 2nd female premier – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2026 8:51 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec’s premier Wednesday with less than six months to go before the provincial election. She defeated Bernard Drainville in the race to replace […]
Trump says China agrees not to send Iran weapons — and predicts Xi will give him ‘big, fat hug’
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Trump said that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports it plans to give Tehran new air defense systems — and predicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping “will give me a big, fat, hug” when they meet next month. Trump further claimed Wednesday that Xi is “very happy” […]
High school attendance drops to 40% in Ontario as government considers changes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Attendance at Ontario high schools has plummeted below 50 per cent, according to newly released data, as the province looks to reward students with marks for turning up to class. As part of a new bill that includes an overhaul of school board governance, the Progressive Conservatives are planning to award students in grades […]
Dozens of inmates released from Ontario jails every year because of ‘errors or oversight’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Jails in Ontario are mistakenly releasing dozens of inmates every year, Global News can reveal, an issue the government internally acknowledges is “unacceptable.” Between the years 2021 and 2024, data compiled by the Ministry of the Solicitor General shows 118 inmates were released “improperly” through a system managed by the provincial government. While the […]
DOJ sues Connecticut, New Haven over sanctuary policies: ‘Open defiance’
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and its city of New Haven, arguing that their sanctuary policies interfere with federal enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws. The lawsuit names Connecticut, its Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong, as well as […]
From Iran to the fake Jesus image, Trump is facing a growing backlash for his inflammatory rhetoric
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Donald Trump is nothing if not impulsive – and there’s often a method to his seeming madness. At times that means going way over the line – consciously, deliberately – and at others it’s just rash. Whether he’s dealing with Iran, the Epstein files, mass deportation […]
U.S. says Hormuz blockade ‘fully implemented,’ while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran
[ad_1] ANKARA, TURKIYE – APRIL 14: An infographic titled “US warships around the Strait of Hormuz” created in Ankara, Turkiye on April 14, 2026. (Photo by Yasin Demirci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is now fully into effect, “completely” cutting off Tehran’s international sea trade […]
House avoids unprecedented four-member expulsion week as Swalwell and Gonzales resign instead
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It may have been possible to bequeath this as “expulsion week.” Instead, this might be “resignation week.” The House has only expelled six Members in the history of the republic. But it was possible as recently as Monday that the House was primed to wrestle with […]
Alberta’s plan to curb MAID access worries ALS, Parkinson’s advocates | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Jessie Ravnsborg chose to end her life when she was just 36. The Calgary woman didn’t want to die — but an aggressive, incurable illness made it impossible to continue living. “The one control she had was when she’d had enough,” said her mother, Heather Lucier. Ravnsborg had a promising future before getting sick. […]