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Carney government to study new major projects bill with tool last used in Harper era -- Kate McKenna -- -

The Carney government plans to use a parliamentary tool not seen since the Harper government to prioritize study of its latest major projects bill.

CBC News - Politics - 2 minutes ago

Critics accuse Carney government of proposing 'sacrifice zones' for the environment -- The federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pieces of federal legislation, including laws to protect species at risk, water quality and fisheries.

The federal government says the purpose of Bill C-39 is to make project decisions in one year. But tucked inside are a dizzying array of more than 300 clauses that amend more than a dozen separate pieces of federal legislation, including laws to protect species at risk, water quality and fisheries.

CBC News - Politics - 47 minutes ago

Azerbaijan agrees multi-billion-dollar deals with investment giants - Nearly $11 billion (€9.7 billion) worth in contracts have emerged from the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, where some of the world's biggest investment managers gathered for talks ranging from infrastructure and technology to energy and transport. 27/09/2026

Nearly $11 billion (€9.7 billion) worth in contracts have emerged from the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, where some of the world’s biggest investment managers gathered for talks ranging from infrastructure and technology to energy and transport.

Euronews - World - 57 minutes ago

Tom Brady flashes rare rainbow watch worth half a million dollars at Chargers vs. Bills game

The former footballer keeps flexing pieces of his vast — and expensive — timepiece collection.

New York Post - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Iffy Numbers Backing White House's $250 Billion Fraud Hunt: Report

While the Trump administration has boasted about uncovering $250 billion of government grift, a lack of transparency makes the figure hard to verify.

Huffington Post - Politics - 2 hours ago

Trump to unveil $15 billion Iowa steel plant

'The Big Money Show' panel discusses the unveiling of $15 billion Iowa steel plant and analyzes President Donald Trump's newly approved fuel economy standards.

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

Senate is set to vote on a sweeping college sports bill. Here's what it would do

The bipartisan Protect Student College Sports Act would give the NCAA more power to govern national rules and regulations in college sports.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 3 hours ago

Trump to Announce $15 Billion Steel Mill Project in Iowa

President Donald Trump makes an announcement at 2 p.m. ET on Sept. 28 in the Oval Office about a Minnesota company’s plan to build a $15 billion steel mill...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history

Trump's announcement with Mesabi Metallics comes as Americans' souring views of the economy are poised to shape the upcoming midterm election.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump unveils plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history

Trump's announcement with Mesabi Metallics comes as Americans' souring views of the economy are poised to shape the upcoming midterm election.

CNBC - US News - 4 hours ago

'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final

Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday in Shenzhen, China. The seventh-ranked Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy in the semifinals of the women's tennis team event.

CBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Taylor Riggs warns of 'regulatory capture' after Bill Gates calls for federal oversight

FOX Business' Taylor Riggs joins Brian Kilmeade to debate the future of AI regulation during 'Fox & Friends.'

Fox News - Technology - 4 hours ago

Senate tees up college sports bill aimed at regulating NIL deals

The Senate is due to vote Monday on the bill, which would create a national framework for name, image and likeness deals in college athletics.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

Exclusive-Bridgepoint, Astorg consider £2 billion-plus Fenergo sale, sources say

LONDON, Sept 28 : Bridgepoint and Astorg are considering selling Fenergo as dealmaking in the sector picks up, three people familiar with the matter said, with one saying the Irish fintech could be valued at more than £2 billion ($2.7 billion).The private equity firms have held discussions with potential buy

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 hours ago

Ring the alarm -- AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions

Tech billionaire Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence had the potential to kill a billion people in the wrong hands — as he joined the call to put safety restrictions on the technology.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

PacificLight's S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant to begin operations in 2029

A new S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant is coming up on Jurong Island, creating 50 jobs in operations and maintenance. Ready by 2029, PacificLight's 670 megawatt power plant will be the first in Singapore to pair a gas turbine with large-scale battery storage, making it more reliable and efficient to keep up wit

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Slate Grocery REIT to be acquired by Brixmor, Everview Partners in deal valued at $2.3-billion

Toronto-listed trust owns a portfolio of U.S. grocery store-anchored real estate properties

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 hours ago

AI agent firm Instinct raises $1 billion in latest funding round

Sept 28 : AI agent firm Instinct said on Monday it has raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation in a Series C funding round. The round drew investments from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital and Coatue, Instinct said in a statement. San Francisco, California-based Instinct is developing a personal

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 10 hours ago

Nvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost

Nvidia said the buyback boost marks the largest share repurchase authorization increase in history.

CNBC - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

US, China Release Product Lists for $30 Billion Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Deal

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump aims to unlock market access for about 30 percent of U.S. exports.

Epoch Times - Business - 11 hours ago

More than $200 million spent fighting and supporting billionaire tax measure, and more to come

Donors pour more than $200 million into supporting and opposing the billionaire tax measures on the ballot, with more to come in the weeks before the Nov. 3 election.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 12 hours ago

Foreign Investors Are Pouring Record Amounts Into U.S. Stocks. The Figure Topped $400 Billion.

Overseas purchases of U.S. equities and investment funds jumped from just $23 billion in the first quarter as broader foreign investment into American assets approached $1 trillion.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifies

The lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.

CNBC - US News - 14 hours ago

Liberal MP says he was demoted for supporting NDP bill targeting arms export controls -- Politics

Charlottetown MP Sean Casey says he was removed from his position as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs because he voted against the government and supported an NDP private member's bill that targeted arms export controls.

CBC News - Politics - 14 hours ago

AI threat 'not a hoax' – Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says AI safeguards would not hand China an advantage as US President Donald Trump doubles down on opposing restrictions

Russia Today - World - 16 hours ago

Australia Posts $22 Billion Deficit—$6 Billion Better Than Forecast

The government figures reveal tax revenue was higher due to stronger superannuation fund returns.

Epoch Times - Business - 17 hours ago

What happens when you can't pay an electricity or gas bill?

Half a million people are behind their on gas and electricity bills as soaring fuel costs squeeze households – what can they do?

Irish Times - Politics - 17 hours ago

Brokers gobble up tee times at public golf courses, resell them. Newsom signs bill to ban that practice

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning third-party brokers from listing and selling tee time reservations at publicly owned golf courses.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 19 hours ago

Chargers fall to 0-3 after offense wastes five takeaways in loss to Bills

Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense fail to fully capitalize on five forced turnovers by the defense in a demoralizing 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 23 hours ago

Justin Herbert and Chargers thwarted once again in Bills' comeback win

After relying on their turnover-creating defense for most of the game, the Chargers fail to put together a late comeback in a 24-16 loss to the Bills.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions

Tech billionaire Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence had the potential to kill a billion people in the wrong hands — as he joined the call to put safety restrictions on the technology.

New York Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Bill Gates: We 'Need Law Enforcement and the Politicians' to Monitor AI

Sunday on NBC’s "Meet the Press," Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said we "need law enforcement and the politicians" to get into the discussion about safeguards and monitoring for artificial intelligence. | Clips

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Why Bill Gates is calling for stronger AI rules amid growing safety concerns

In an interview broadcast Sunday, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that AI requires statutory oversight that goes beyond self-regulation-particularly calling on Congress to pass federal...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Meta Could Face Billions in Penalties After New Mexico Facebook Verdict

If the maximum penalty is imposed across all violations found by the jury, the amount would exceed $219 billion.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Newsom signs bills aimed at expanding reproductive healthcare in California

Gov. Newsom signs bills focusing on reproductive healthcare in California. Some of the bills focus on increasing access to abortion.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Azerbaijan agrees multi-billion-dollar deals with investment giants

Nearly $11 billion (€9.7 billion) worth in contracts have emerged from the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, where some of the world’s biggest investment managers gathered for talks ranging from infrastructure and technology to energy and transport.

Euronews - Business - 1 day ago

US, China agree to $30 billion tariff cuts; Launch 'Super Intelligence' AI dialogue

Following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-profile three-day state visit to Washington, the United States and China have reached an eight-point consensus, securing a reciprocal trade...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company

A US jury ruled that Apple owes Taction over $5.7 billion for infringing haptic technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches.

New York Post - Technology - 1 day ago

US and China agree on 'super intelligence' label for AI, cut tariffs by $42 billion

The two rivals also agreed to establish a new trade council and a communication channel for AI-related incidents.

SBS - Politics - 1 day ago

Apple hit with $5.7 billion Taction patent verdict

A federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. Apple plans to appeal.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

The Oligarch Part 4: This man made billions in Ukraine, befriended Soros – and bought a place at the West's table

How did Victor Pinchuk turn a steel fortune into Western influence? RT traces his ties to George Soros, Yale and Ukraine’s political elite.

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

US, China Announce Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Plan for $30 Billion in Goods

The proposal covers goods from each country, while Washington and Beijing also announced agreements on Iran and technology talks.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Apple faces record $5.7 billion patent verdict over haptic technology: Here's why

A US jury has ordered Apple to pay San Diego-based Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion over a patent dispute involving haptic technology used to power the vibrational feedback in iPhones and...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

The AI Boom Faces a $300 Billion a Year Test. Goldman Sachs Says Hyperscalers Still Have a Long Way to Go.

Strategist Ryan Hammond estimated that major hyperscalers will need to generate roughly $300 billion in annual AI revenue in the next few years simply to break even on their investments.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Feds Uncover $1.2 Billion in Suspected COVID Contract Fraud

Some contractors are accused of making use of outdated contracts to scam the federal government.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Bernie Sanders Moves to Ban AI Superintelligence. His New Bill Would Create a Federal Department of AI.

Sanders argued that the rapid development of increasingly capable AI systems is moving faster than the government's ability to oversee them.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Energy Secretary Announces $2 Billion for Improving Electric Grid With Smart Technology

Smart technology improvements to the grid can help reduce electricity waste and thereby free up more supply.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause 'A Billion Deaths' Without Government Control

Bill Gates, the tech evangelist and leftist billionaire who has suddenly changed his tune to focus on the dangers of AI, told NBC's Meet the Press that artificial intelligence could kill on a scale never before possible.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Bill Gates Says AI Companies Can't Police Themselves, Calls for Washington to Mandate Safeguards

Gates said the danger is not just limited to a hypothetical future in which artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time

NASA's PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.

Ars Technica - Science - 3 days ago

Turkish attorney makes history as 3-cushion billiards world champ

Güzin Müjde Karakaşlı has spent years balancing a legal career with elite billiards, and in France, she brought both worlds together by making history...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 days ago

Guam seeks federal help for $11.7 billion impact of US military buildup on island

Guam seeks $11.7B in federal aid as a major U.S. military buildup strains housing, infrastructure and public services across the island.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 3 days ago

US to Invest up to $7 Billion in Argentina's Minerals, Energy Sectors

The deal aims to mobilize financing through 2027.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Hollywood would get 20% federal film tax credit under proposed new bill

A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders is pushing for a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production, a move they say will help bring filming back to the U.S.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 4 days ago

Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Hits Congress: Bipartisan Group Introduces Hollywood Bill

A policy that has been in the works for decades is finally getting off the ground thanks to an unlikely coalition of supporters across the aisle: “Now, we have the best opportunity in decades to get it done,” said Sen. Adam Schiff.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 4 days ago

Bill Burr Falsely Claims Illegal Immigrants Don't Drive Up Housing Prices, Says ICE 'Eventually' Going to Detain Pro-ICE Americans

Left-wing comedian Bill Burr is claiming President Donald Trump and Republicans will eventually put MAGA fans and white Americans in the ICE vans to get rid of them. The "Social Reckoning" star also falsely claimed illegal migrants don't drive up the cost of housing.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Electrification could cut global import bills by over $500B yearly: IEA

Greater electrification could cut the world's energy import bills by more than $500 billion every year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in...

Daily Sabah - Business - 4 days ago

Tech, VPN companies call on Ottawa to make more changes to lawful-access bill

The government maintains Bill C-22 will protect end-to-end encryption, but companies are worried the bill would weaken cybersecurity

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Poilievre dismisses Bill C-39 as all talk, no action at outset of Commons debate

Conservative Leader declines to say how his MPs will vote on new economic bill crafted to fast-track major projects

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Billy Bush joins Fox News Media as a contributor

Bush, a former host of "Access Hollywood" and "Extra," will offer commentary across the network's platforms.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

Minister touts transparency measures in labour bill

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says one of the most consequential proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code in the government’s new legislation is a special mediator role that will file a public report on sticking points in acrimonious negotiations. That 'sunlight' will help parties focus on getting a deal at the table, she says.

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

California’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

How Silicon Valley helped turn secondhand fashion into a $240-billion boom

Thrifted clothes have become a Hollywood fashion flex, as California-born platforms like the RealReal, Poshmark, ThredUp and eBay turn secondhand shopping into a $240-billion, fast-growing global industry.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

The fear of a terrifying exit tax will send more billionaires abroad

Britain has lost Chris Rokos and the £330m he paid in tax —and with countries like Greece wooing the wealthy, targeting them for even more cash isn’t the answer, writes Chris Blackhurst

Evening Standard - Business - 7 days ago

'I am a proud man': Hedge fund billionaire Crispin Odey's fall from grace

Rupert Murdoch’s former son-in-law, described by his staff as a “sex pest”, lost his high-stakes battle with the London City watchdog: A court upheld his lifetime ban from financial services.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 8 days ago

Family's 5-figure renovation budget ballooned to S$216,000 bill; contractor 'went missing'

Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen scores five touchdowns as the Bills beat the Lions 41-31 in the first regular-season game at Buffalo's new stadium.

One America News Network - Sports - 10 days ago

Energy bills set to rise twice, here's what to do if you're struggling

Energy bills will rise in October and likely again in January for those not already on fixed deals

Independent UK - Business - 10 days ago

Josh Allen steals the spotlight at Bills' new stadium opener

Josh Allen delivered an outstanding performance as the Buffalo Bills opened their new stadium in style with a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions.On Sunday, after winning 36-31 against the Houston...

International The News - Sports - 10 days ago

Bill Belichick, 74, slams rumors about his 25-year-old girlfriend

Reports have speculated that Hudson has an unofficial role or influence within Belichick’s UNC football operation

Independent UK - Sports - 10 days ago

Senate Blocks Major Crypto Bill

The future of the Clarity Act is now unclear.

Epoch Times - Business - 13 days ago

French AI firm value soars after $3.48 billion cash injection

ALBAWABA - Mistral, a French AI firm, raised three billion euros ($3.48 billion) in what has been called the largest-ever European tech fundraising – le

Albawaba - Top Stories - 20 days ago

FAB Sets AED 100 Billion Blue Finance Target and Becomes First MENA Bank to Join UN Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has become the first bank in the Middle East an

Albawaba - Business - 20 days ago

Cholesterol drug setback casts doubt over multibillion-dollar race

Novartis’ failure raises the stakes for Amgen and Eli Lilly in the race to turn lower Lp(a) levels into fewer heart attacks and strokes.

CNBC - Health - 20 days ago

Japan's foreign reserves drop by a record $80 billion in August following yen intervention

Finance ministry data showed that Japan's official foreign reserves stand at $1.207 trillion, down from July's figure of $1.287 trillion.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

Hugging Face is too important to fall into Nvidia's hands -- $12.9 billion deal will inevitably cement Nvidia's market dominance and harm competition in the process. Regulators should take note

$12.9 billion deal will inevitably cement Nvidia's market dominance and harm competition in the process. Regulators should take note

Register UK - Technology - 24 days ago

Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August

The personal investment firms of titans like Stanley Druckenmiller are backing innovations in gene editing, drug discovery and more.

CNBC - Health - 25 days ago

Bill Gates warns 'there is no plan' for the 'upheaval' AI will cause

Bill Gates warned governments are not adequately preparing for how AI could displace workers, strain social systems and create global risks.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

U.K. May Intervene In $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Britain's possible intervention comes as the global deal has already been cleared by the U.S., China, Australia, Germany, France and Saudi Arabia.

Huffington Post - Business - 2 months ago

Bill Gates' Russian lover and mystery over her London City Hall visit

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

The Billionaire Who Wired San Francisco

The city, post-COVID, is tougher on crime, more surveilled, and more moderate. No citizen has shaped it more than Chris Larsen.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Here's all the household bills and taxes set to increase this month

Households face higher bills from April across energy, water, broadband, TV and transport. But there are some good things happening for your finances, too - we explain all below.

Sky News - Business - 5 months ago

Bill Cosby Loses $59 Million Sex Assault Lawsuit In California

A Santa Monica, California jury took just a day to find that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman over 50 years ago.

Inside Edition - US News - 6 months ago

Billionaire who moved business to Florida now selling final property in blue city at discount

Billionaire Ken Griffin set to complete Chicago real estate exit as final condo reportedly goes under contract.

Fox News - Business - 9 months ago

'Inside Out 2' Becomes First Animated Movie To Sell $1 Billion Worth Of Tickets Outside US

The milestone marked the second record set by the Pixar Animation Studios sequel, which last month surpassed Pixar's "Frozen II" as the highest-grossing animated feature.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, on trajectory to bring in $1 billion

OpenAI, the firm that made AI chatbot ChatGPT, will reportedly bring in 10 figures of revenue on its current trajectory, according to a Tuesday report from The Information.

Fox News - Business - 2 years ago

Abramovich flew to Ankara, might sell Chelsea FC to Turkish billionaire: report

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, flew to Turkey on Wednesday, as he aims to finalize the sale of Chelsea, according to a special report by the Dailymail news website.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 3 years ago