1 hour ago China Quant Says Funds Must Adopt AI to Survive After DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s success is intensifying pressure on China’s quantitative hedge funds to embrace artificial intelligence or risk becoming obsolete, according to one of the most aggressive users of AI in the industry.

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3 h. ago Solera and NIADA Partner to Drive Independent Dealer Success

Technology-Powered Solutions to Boost Efficiency, Optimize Inventory, and Tackle Workforce Challenges WESTLAKE, Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA). This collaboration aims to provide NIADA’s extensive network of independent automotive dealers with […]

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3 h. ago IndyCar starts season with big stars, big hopes and new TV partner

Fox Sports marked its new oversight of the IndyCar Series with glossy new commercials that have been showcased everywhere from the Super Bowl to the Daytona 500. The network partnership begins in earnest this weekend with the season-opening race on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. There is hope that Fox Sports will push […]

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5 h. ago Net Zero May Be Too Costly a Target for Europe, Vitol CEO Says

European governments should be realistic about the costs to consumers and industry from pursuing strict net-zero emissions goals, according to the head of the world’s biggest independent oil trader.

Economics

6 h. ago Britain Can Increase Trade With Trump’s America, Reeves Says

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the British government wants to boost commerce with the US, its biggest single-country trading partner, even as President Donald Trump threatens widespread trade tariffs.

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8 h. ago Biongevity Celebrates Success of World’s First Longevity Fitness Challenge in UAE & Announces Longevity Health Plans

UAE’s First Longevity Fitness Challenge Proves Science-Backed Health Optimization Work CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biongevity, a subsidiary of BioAro and a global leader in AI-driven health analytics, genomics, and longevity science, proudly announces the successful completion of the World’s First Longevity Fitness Challenge in the UAE. Over 30 days in December […]

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24 h. ago MANDEL: Man guilty of savage murder of his partner in homeless shelter

Kenneth Bellamy showed no emotion after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his longtime partner, Tracy Iannuccilli, in a homeless shelter. Jurors had only deliberated Monday afternoon and most of Tuesday when they alerted the court that they’d reached a  verdict. They didn’t believe Bellamy’s story that Iannuccilli had […]

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25 h. ago Senior found dead after UTV crashes through ice on Ottawa Valley lake

OPP and paramedics found tracks leading to an opening in the ice at Round Lake, about two hours' drive west of Ottawa, on Monday afternoon.

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27 h. ago Beloved burger joint in Toronto grows from one to nine locations in under a decade

What began as a cozy, independent burger shop founded by childhood friends has become one of Toronto's most popular chains over the past nine years, and it shows few signs of slowing down.Ask any die-hard Toronto smash burger fanatic which is their favourite, and there's a fairly solid chance that, alongside competitors like Burger Drops and Matty's Patties, they'll say RUDY.Not for nothing, but many of us agree.So popular have RUDY's burgers become in the nine years since the inaugural location of the burger shop opened in Little Italy, in fact, that the burger business now more closely resembles an empire, with co-founder and owner Luke McCann on a war path to spread the gospel of Toronto's best smash burgers across the entire province.That's not to say that RUDY's success in Toronto was instantaneous, though. In fact, Luke tells me that the rise to the top, so to speak, has actually been a slow and steady one.The chain, founded by Luke and his long-time friend Chris Simpson,...

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27 h. ago Toronto event will let you test new board games under development

Ready to roll the dice? There's an event coming to Toronto this week that lets you test drive new board games that are under development.Are you the consummate Monopoly champion of your friend group? Has everyone in your life begun to refuse your invitations for a game of Risk because you've already mastered the art of strategy? It may be time to try out a new game. And by new, I mean never-before-played.Enter Toronto's Board Game Designer Nights, where game enthusiasts can have the chance to try out new games that are in development and offer their feedback to the creators.Whether you bring your crew along or come solo to connect with fellow board game lovers, the event is a great way to put your game face on while also trying something new.Organized by Changeling Gaming, a group of 'board game sommeliers,' and experienced gamers, the events are not only an opportunity for board game lovers to spice up their regular rotation, but for the games' creators to get feedback from the peo...

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28 h. ago Scandale SAAQclic: le Parti Québécois et Québec solidaire réclament une commission d’enquête publique

Dans la foulée des dépassements de coûts à la SAAQ, Québec solidaire et le Parti Québécois réclament une commission d’enquête publique indépendante.

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31 h. ago Blood Tribe and Lethbridge partner to enhance fire dispatch services

The Blood Tribe has officially transitioned its fire dispatch services to the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, strengthening emergency response and co-ordination.

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33 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Burning questions as Alberta legislature set to resume

How large will the deficit be in Budget 2025, which will be brought down this Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner? When will we see an independent, third-party inquiry into the AHS contract allegations? And where is NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi?

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36 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Rename Wayne Gretzky Drive, dump his statue

Wayne Gretzky’s name and statue stand as symbols of Edmonton’s hockey greatness, but recent actions have shown he no longer deserves this honour. It is time to remove his statue and rename Wayne Gretzky Drive. We have long celebrated Gretzky as “The Great One,” yet he has turned his back on the country that made […]

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40 h. ago BlackLine Expands Bengaluru Operations to Drive Global Growth and Innovation

New Office Space Strengthens Customer Support, Scales Global Operations, and Advances Innovation LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), the intelligent financial data platform that powers the modern Office of the CFO, announced today the expansion of its presence in Bengaluru, India, reinforcing its commitment to global growth, operational scalability, […]

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42 h. ago $6 million Ontario mansion is hiding a surprise in the basement

Located just a 5-minute drive from the Mississauga lakeshore, in the city's prestigious Lorne Park neighbourhood, this $6 million home emanates elegance at every turn, but that doesn't mean there's not also room for some extra fun hidden in the basement.Indeed, at 11,000 sq. ft. on a 198 ft.-wide lot, there's plenty of room for, well, everything at 1135 Algonquin Drive.Currently listed by Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage, this Mississauga property shows exactly why McDadi and his team have gained a reputation for boasting some of the most luxurious properties on the market across the GTA.With unique features like a private elevator, wine-cellar, 10-car driveway and sauna, this home is no exception.The grand entrance at 1135 Algonquin Drive.While beyond the mansion's walls you'll find sublime ravine views encompassing the home, inside offers a similarly stunning, albeit decidedly more refined, view.A mix of elegant marble and hardwood floors run throughout the home, which was designe...

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47 h. ago Intimate partner violence a factor in Overbrook homicide, police chief confirms

Judith Pamela Brennan was charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Robert Vides inside a Presland Road apartment on Feb. 19 at 4:45 a.m.

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53 h. ago Your letters: Independent investigation demanded in AHS affair

Taking a page from U.S. President Donald Trump’s playbook, Premier Danielle Smith has flooded Albertans with daily regressive policies and actions in the hopes of distracting us from the most egregious outrage: the AHS scandal. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange allegedly fired the board and CEO before they could investigate the corruption at the highest ranks […]

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53 h. ago Jack Nicholson checked in on ex Anjelica Huston during L.A. wildfires

'When the chips are down, he’s there,' Oscar-winning actress says of former partner

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54 h. ago A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say

AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — A first-of-its-kind project will use a swarm of small, independent submersibles to monitor, protect and provide data on offshore artificial reefs whose purpose is to attract new marine life in otherwise barren sections of sea, officials said Monday. The small, autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs, hailed as the “future of […]

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