4 h. ago Germany’s Merz Takes Aim at Greens in Final Election Stretch

Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz stepped up his attacks on rival Robert Habeck from the Greens as the campaign ahead of Germany’s federal elections enters the final stretch.

Politics

11 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

18 h. ago Procès de 150 M$: l’expert de Robert Giroux nie la fraude ou le «Ponzi»

Selon le juricomptable mandaté par l’homme d’affaires, les fonds d’investissement qu’il gérait ne seraient pas à l’origine de la chute du Groupe Huot.

Economics

18 h. ago Robert De Niro hopes fiery ‘Zero Day’ speech makes viewers think about threats to democracy

'I hope they think about that line,' two-time Oscar winner says

Other

25 h. ago Charles Lafortune en a marre de la fraude qui utilise son image

Charles Lafortune est tanné que son image soit utilisée par des fraudeurs pour soutirer de l’argent au public.

Other

29 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Carney’s carbon credit plan would be the next Liberal boondoggle

Carbon offsets are hard to quantify and credit markets are notoriously open to fraud

Economics

38 h. ago In ‘Zero Day,’ a great cast and a muddy story cancel each other out

It’s unfortunate for “Zero Day,” Netflix’s new limited series starring Robert De Niro, that no political thriller, however outlandish, holds a candle to the current state of American politics. But that’s not the series’s main problem. Created by Michael Schmidt, Noah Oppenheim and Eric Newman, “Zero Day” should be one of the cleverest political dramas […]

Other

40 h. ago Waterloo cops issue cheeky wanted poster calling Wiarton Willie a ‘fraud’

Social media stunt follows wintry wallop that dumped about half-metre of snow on GTA, Waterloo Region

Culture

44 h. ago Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky LLP Notifies Shareholders of a Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Investors who Acquired Shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ)

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky, LLP (www.aftlaw.com), a nationally recognized securities fraud class action law firm announces that purchasers of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) Class A common stock between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until March 18, 2025 to seek appointment […]

Other

46 h. ago N.Y. governor says prison guards arrested, charged in death of handcuffed man beaten by them

UTICA, N.Y. — New York’s governor says prison workers are being arrested today on murder charges in the death of an inmate who was beaten while handcuffed. The beating of Robert Brooks by multiple officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December was caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Gov. Kathy […]

Events

46 h. ago Le gouvernement nie toute responsabilité dans le fiasco SAAQclic

La CAQ dit avoir été «trompée» par la SAAQ.

Other

47 h. ago Toronto couple charged after allegedly defrauding hundreds through phone scam

A Toronto couple is facing charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadians out of millions of dollars.

Technology

50 h. ago NEWMONT CORPORATION SECURITIES FRAUD NOTICE: Berger Montague Informs Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) Investors of Securities Fraud Lawsuit

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berger Montague PC, with offices throughout the U.S. and in Canada, advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Newmont Corporation (“Newmont” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NEM) on behalf of purchasers of Newmont securities between February 22, 2024 through October 23, 2024, inclusive (the […]

Events

62 h. ago Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities. Hegseth has committed to redirecting Pentagon spending to more directly support warfighters. In a statement late Wednesday, Robert Salesses, who […]

Economics

68 h. ago Dozens of false killer whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday.

Events

68 h. ago Judge restricts defendants after witness tampering allegations surface in Minnesota food fraud case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered defendants in all upcoming cases stemming from a major COVID-19 pandemic fraud case in Minnesota to stay away from her courtroom after allegations of witness tampering surfaced in the trial of the alleged ringleader. Prosecutors say the scheme stole $250 million from a program meant to […]

Other

3 d. ago J'ai mon voyage! La Caisse et le Fonds FTQ ont financé les Américains pour acheter notre fleuron Héroux

À eux deux, ils ont prêté 150 millions $ à Platinum afin de lui permettre de financer l’acquisition d’Héroux-Devtek.

Economics

3 d. ago School bus fees in the Central Okanagan might be on the rise again

Parents in School District 23 already pay $450 per child for bus rides, and if approved by the school board, that fee could rise by $75 to $150.

Society

3 d. ago More than 150 false killer whales stranded on Australian beach

MELBOURNE, Australia — More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday. Marine experts including veterinarians were at the scene near Arthur River on Tasmania’s northwest coast, a Department of Natural Resources and Environment statement said. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 […]

Events

3 d. ago Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announces its Participation in the Gabelli 35th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium as well as the 2025 Northcoast Research Water Summit

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced that Robert J. Pagano, Jr., Chief Executive Officer & President; Shashank Patel, Chief Financial Officer, and Diane McClintock, Senior Vice President FP&A and Investor Relations will virtually present and host 1×1 meetings in the Gabelli 35th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium […]

Culture