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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Sports leagues face new questions about their ties to betting

A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Canadian creators get major recognition for their bold Arctic comedy

Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Changes Coming to Golf: How the Masters Might Be Affected

The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s biggest events, could soon face changes—not because of how players perform, but because of shifts happening in the PGA Tour itself. Leaders like Fred Ridley from Augusta National have made it clear they’re keeping an eye on the Tour’s plans. The Tour wants to sh

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Behind the Ranks: A Peek at Brooks Koepka's Mixed Heritage and American Journey

Brooks Koepka stands tall on the golf course with his powerful swing and five major wins under his belt, but his story began in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in 1990, he grew up where sports were a way of life, especially baseball—he dreamed of becoming a pro player. A childhood car accident

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Apr 10 2026SCIENCE

How tiny cell parts travel between cells – and why that matters

Scientists once saw mitochondria—the powerhouses inside our cells—as fixed residents with one job: producing energy. Now they know these tiny structures are more like delivery trucks zipping between cells, dropping off supplies or picking up garbage. This movement happens with help from three main h

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cracking open the secrets of tiny materials with super-powered magnets

Scientists use tiny, sponge-like materials called microporous materials for some really important jobs. Things like cleaning up pollution, delivering medicine inside your body, or even helping make chemicals more efficiently. But to make these materials work better, researchers first need to underst

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Apr 10 2026HEALTH

Ottawa joins growing list of places banning kratom sales

Ottawa just became the latest city to stop shops from selling kratom, a plant that comes from Southeast Asia. The city council made the call official in early April after seeing how people sometimes misuse it. Officials worry that unchecked sales could put residents at risk since the substance isn’t

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Apr 10 2026CRYPTO

Where’s Bitcoin Really Heading Next?

Experts now believe Bitcoin could hit nearly $100, 000 within the next two years. But don’t expect a quick pop—this growth depends on big players, not everyday traders. While regular investors stay busy chasing smaller cryptocurrencies and stressing over thin trading, institutions quietly stock up.

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Apr 10 2026CRYPTO

Why the U. S. Needs Smart Crypto Rules Now

The U. S. is losing ground in the crypto race because its rules don’t make sense. That’s what the Treasury Secretary recently pointed out in a major newspaper. He says American companies keep moving their projects overseas where laws are clearer. Places like Singapore and Abu Dhabi welcome crypto fi

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

When Softball Dreams Turn Sour

Two former softball players, Kylie Bennett and Cassidy Blackwell, say their love for the game was crushed by their coach, Angie Nicholson, and her husband Rick. They played under the couple at different schools years apart, but their stories share the same dark theme. Bennett played for Nicholson a

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