5 d. ago Hundreds camp out for a shot at a $10 youth basketball spot in Kingston, Ont.

Hundreds lined up for a shot at 474 spots in a youth basketball league in Kingston, Ont., that costs just $10, in what's become a cherished tradition.

Economics

5 d. ago Unrivaled women’s basketball league now valued at $340M million after landing more celebrity funding

Another group of big-name sports figures have invested in Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart’s 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled as it aims to build on its promising inaugural season. The league announced Monday that it is now valued at $340 million after closing its oversubscribed Series B investment round led by Bessemer Venture Partners — […]

Economics

2 w. ago General Atomics Marks Completion of the World’s Largest and Most Powerful Pulsed Superconducting Magnet for Fusion Energy

Central Solenoid Project Highlights California’s Role as a Global Fusion Research and Technology Leader SAN DIEGO — Scientists and engineers at General Atomics (GA) are celebrating a landmark achievement today with the successful completion of the Central Solenoid Modules that make up the largest and most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet ever built. At nearly 60 […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Star Unveils Commemorative Magazine, Iconic Photo Exhibition and VIP events to celebrate TIFF’s 50th Festival

Exclusive features, archives and interviews, plus a stunning photo exhibit from celebrity photographer George Pimentel, mark five decades of cinematic history TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) prepares to celebrate its landmark 50th edition, the Toronto Star today announced an unprecedented celebration of the Festival’s legacy with […]

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2 w. ago Marilyn Monroe’s last home faces demolition in battle over landmarks

The property has had 14 owners since Monroe’s death and undergone numerous renovations and additions

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3 w. ago Tom Mayenknecht: WNBA foray into Vancouver a slam dunk; MLB poised for a big weekend

The first regular season game ever played in Canada sets the stage for the addition of the expansion Toronto Tempo to the burgeoning women’s basketball league next spring

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