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Why Canadian charities need more support from businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of the charitable sector in Canada, which is struggling to meet the increasing demand for its services while facing a decline in donations. A recent opinion piece in The Globe and Mail argues that business leaders have a responsibility to ensure that charities have the capacity to help Canadians in need. The challenges facing Canadian charities According to Canada Helps, a platform that…

Business Council of Canada urges Ottawa to strengthen national security measures

The Business Council of Canada, a group representing more than 150 chief executives of Canada’s largest corporations, has released a report calling on the federal government to beef up its national security measures to protect Canadian businesses from foreign interference and espionage. Report highlights threats to Canadian economy and competitiveness The report, titled “Protecting Canada’s Economic Security: A National Security Strategy for Business”, was released on Wednesday, September 7, 2023.…

How AI is transforming businesses and creating new opportunities

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword anymore. It is a powerful technology that is reshaping the way we work, live and interact. AI can process vast amounts of data, make complex decisions, generate new content and provide novel insights. In this article, we will explore how AI is becoming a catalyst for business transformation and what are the challenges and opportunities ahead. AI adoption accelerated by the Covid…

The Daily Beast: A High-End Tabloid With a Political Edge

The Daily Beast is an American news website that covers politics, media, entertainment, and more. Founded in 2008, the website is owned by IAC Inc., a media and internet company that also owns brands such as Vimeo, Tinder, and Angie’s List. The Daily Beast has been characterized as a “high-end tabloid” by Noah Shachtman, the site’s editor-in-chief from 2018 to 2021. What Makes The Daily Beast Different? The Daily Beast…

Ecuavoley: The Sport That Unites Ecuadorians in New York

Ecuavoley is a variation of volleyball that originated in Ecuador and is popular among the Ecuadorian diaspora in New York. The sport is played with three players on each side of a high net, using a soccer ball and a set of rules that differ from conventional volleyball. Ecuavoley enthusiasts say that the sport helps them preserve their cultural identity and build community in the city. The Origins of Ecuavoley…

Majority of Americans oppose trans athletes in women’s sports, poll shows

A recent poll conducted by The Center Square and Noble Predictive Insights revealed that most Americans are against allowing biological males who identify as women to compete in women’s sports. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters across the country, found that only 31% of respondents supported trans inclusion in women’s athletics, while 66% opposed it and 3% were unsure. Transgender athletes spark controversy and backlash The issue of transgender…

LA28 Olympic sports programme decision postponed by IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will not make a final recommendation on the additional sports to be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics this week, as originally planned. The decision has been delayed due to ongoing discussions between the IOC and the LA28 Organising Committee. Nine sports vying for inclusion The nine sports that are seeking to be part of the LA28 Olympic sports programme…

Maine lawmakers’ voting records reveal wide variations

The Portland Press Herald has analyzed the voting records of the state legislators in the last session and found that some lawmakers missed as many as one in five votes, while others had perfect attendance. The report also revealed the reasons behind the absences and the impact they had on the legislative process. Voting records by chamber The report showed that the voting records varied widely by chamber, with the…

A’s avoid sweep with homers from Pérez and Smith

The Oakland Athletics snapped their two-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, thanks to a pair of home runs from Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith. Pérez, who had been in a slump, hit a two-run shot off Hyun Jin Ryu in the fourth inning, while Smith, who was called up from the minors before the game, added a three-run blast off Trevor Richards…

Cricket hopes to make a comeback in 2028 Olympics

Cricket among seven sports waiting for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics call up Cricket, along with six other sports, is still waiting to find out if it will be added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The process to add sports that organizers in Los Angeles want at the 2028 Games was unexpectedly delayed Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC cited “ongoing discussions” with L.A. officials as the…