13 h. ago Bitget Secures Digital Asset License in Georgia, Running its Global Expansion Strategy in Eastern Europe

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has secured regulatory approval in Georgia to operate as a provider of digital asset exchange and custodial wallet services through the Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ). The new licensing development is a strategic expansion aligned with Bitget’s plans of growing […]

Economics

35 h. ago Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team. The Rays are valued at $1.25 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Stuart Sternberg bought the Major League Baseball club for $200 million in 2004. “The Tampa Bay Rays […]

Sport

54 h. ago Beleaguered RHP Bowden Francis placed on IL, while Erik Swanson DFAed by Blue Jays

The state of the Blue Jays’ pitching, already beset with issues, was thrown into upheaval well before Tuesday night’s series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. To begin with, embattled starter Bowden Francis, who has looked more minor league than major league, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with what the team described […]

Sport

8 d. ago Joey Chestnut in talks for return to July 4 hot dog eating contest

The 16-time champion missed last year's contest due to a beef with organizer Major League Eating.

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8 d. ago More Lithium Bearing Intersections on Globex’s Lac Escale Royalty Claims

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX – Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN – Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exchanges and GLBXF – OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to provide a brief update to shareholders as regards […]

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8 d. ago Magellan Aerospace Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan or Corporation”) (TSX: MAL) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted notice filed by Magellan to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) through facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) or other alternative Canadian trading systems. The notice provides that Magellan may, during the […]

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9 d. ago MLB acquires stake in Jomboy Media to expand digital presence

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has agreed on a strategic partnership with Jomboy Media and will acquire a stake in the company. The two sides announced the deal on Tuesday. Jomboy Media will be used across MLB’s digital channels. MLB will also help grow Jomboy Media’s other shows, including “Talkin’ Baseball,” “Talkin’ Yanks,” […]

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9 d. ago EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of extra profits to fund its war in Ukraine as part of a new raft of sanctions aimed at forcing Moscow to the negotiating table, senior officials said on Tuesday. EU foreign policy chief […]

Economics

2 w. ago MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball’s one-year suspensions for betting on the sport ended for four players Thursday — San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder Jose Rodriguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank. The A’s reinstated Kelly along with left-hander T.J. McFarland, who was on the injured list. They optioned right-handers Elvis Alvarado […]

Sport

2 w. ago Trump’s support of Pete Rose among the voices Rob Manfred listened to in ending MLB ban

President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Manfred announced the new interpretation on May 13, a […]

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2 w. ago Rogers gets all necessary league approvals to buy Bell’s MLSE stake

Rogers Communications has received all necessary league approvals to buy out rival Bell’s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the telecommunications company said Wednesday. Rogers announced Sept. 18 that it was buying Bell’s stake in Toronto-based MLSE, which includes the NHL’s Maple Leafs, NBA’s Raptors, CFL’s Argonauts, Major League Soccer’s Toronto […]

Sport

2 w. ago Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke’s 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto

This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. The Athletics’ 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. Clarke told reporters last week he expected 150-200 friends and family to attend the four-game series, and he’s given them plenty to cheer […]

Politics

3 w. ago Corpay Named the Official Foreign Exchange Provider of Major League Soccer

Corpay and MLS to Combine Efforts to Enhance Currency Risk Management and Cross-Border Payments Solutions Practices TORONTO — Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into a multi-year agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become the league’s Official Foreign Exchange (FX) […]

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3 w. ago MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut

Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month, marking the first time MLB will have a comprehensive partnership with a professional women’s sports league. MLB said Thursday it was making a strategic investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League of an undisclosed amount for operational […]

Sport

3 w. ago Czech Republic blames China for cyberattacks against its foreign ministry communication network

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government has identified China as being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of the Czech Foreign Ministry, officials said on Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry said the malicious activities started in 2022 and targeted the country’s critical infrastructure. The ministry said it believed the Advanced Persistent Threat 31, or […]

Politics

3 w. ago Inconsistent TFC looks to finish congested May schedule with pair of wins

Toronto FC reaches the halfway point of the Major League Soccer season this week still very much a work in progress. After starting the campaign at 0-4-4, Toronto has gone 3-4-0 — beaten 2-1 last time out by visiting Nashville SC. Despite a string of injuries to the backline, the TFC defence has improved — […]

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4 w. ago Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel’s Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians. But Iddo Moed told The Canadian Press in an interview he felt the formal process […]

Politics