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Letters: A tribute to the soliders killed at CFB Wainwright
Condolences to all Canadians and especially to members of the Canadian Forces who were killed or injured in CFB Wainwright fire. Your American friends (and we are ARE your friends!) remember the gallant service of the PPCLI in Korea, where they helped many a GI survive. Bob Palmer, Hendersonville, North Carolina (They sacrificed for their […]
Alberta referendum night filled with confusion and late poll closures
A collective whoop rose from the crowd at Forever Canadian headquarters at 11:04 p.m. Monday night, as the first batch of referendum results came in from Elections Alberta. Those early numbers gave the stay-in-Canada side a decisive lead over the separation side. By 11:30, CBC and CTV were projecting the ‘Remain’ side would prevail. As […]
Bonta advises against crypto ATMs, warns of prolific scams
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned residents Monday to be on the lookout for several different types of fraud and scams related to cryptocurrency that have been reported recently.The advisory came as part of an ongoing effort by the Attorney General’s Office to keep the public informed about risks associated with cryptocurrency.Americans lost about $11.4 billion to cryptocurrency-related scams in 2025, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Center.Bonta’s advisory came days after a settlement was announced between the Attorney General’s Office and Fidelity Digital Asset Services that resolved complaints that the company was restricting customers from withdrawing funds when they wanted to. A similar settlement was reached with Robinhood Crypto in 2024.Bonta declined to say at a press conference in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood on Monday whether there were any other investigations into other companies engaged in similar activity.But he warned of a variety of scams and “red flags” that residents in the state should be aware of related to the crypto industry, including those that use artificial intelligence to mimic a familiar person’s appearance or voice, and so-called “meme coins” that are backed - or appear to be backed - by a celebrity or influencer.Such cryptocurrency coins are known for a type of scam called a “rug pull,” in which the issuer of the digital currency attracts investors, driving up the price, before suddenly selling a large share that lets them make a profit but drives the price down for investors, making the coins essentially a way to transfer wealth to the issuer.Recent instances of allegations of rug pull scams have been leveled against President Donald Trump, former president Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, and influencer Hailey Welch, known as the Hawk Tuah Girl.Rug pull scams are also perpetrated by online groups that enthusiastically back a coin and hype it to other online users, only to sell their shares and devastate new investors.Bonta singled out cryptocurrency ATMs as one of the riskiest crypto products and said they should never be used. The machines allow users to buy, sell, and transfer cryptocurrency in-person by accessing digital “wallets” that are used as crypto accounts. They are often placed in businesses by third party companies that Bonta said skirt consumer protection laws because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency wallets.There are at least 60 in San Francisco, according to the state Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Many of them are located in Safeway grocery stores. While operators are supposedly licensed by the state and therefore publicly available, visits to multiple local stores and a Google search revealed there are likely many more than the state’s list shows.In response to a question about legislation to ban the machines, Bonta said it would be up to policy makers to craft such a bill and he would not comment on hypothetical legislation. But he said while they are in operation, crypto ATMs should be universally avoided.“Never use a crypto ATM,” Bonta said. “Never use them. Don’t use crypto ATMs. Scammers push victims to these machines because, once the money goes in, it can’t be reversed, it can’t be easily traced. These ATMs are not backed by trustworthy companies and lack consumer protections.”Vermont, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Indiana have passed legislation banning the machines. In California, the city of San Diego is considering local legislation to require scam warning signs on the ATMs, which are also referred to as kiosks.Bonta said other scams to be aware of include what is known as “pig butchering,” which involves a person pretending to be a love interest who requests large sums of money from victims.“Sextortion” occurs when someone threatens to release compromising material, such as photographs or videos, in exchange for money or some other demand. Bonta advised victims of such scams to ignore threats and block anyone making them. He said the maneuver is most often a bluff, and that the material is rarely released.“Liquidity mining” is a type of scam that promises passive income by connecting a real digital wallet to a fake one, and is often deployed on gaming platforms. The scam involves displaying a fake dashboard to make the user think they are collecting small amounts of cryptocurrency over time, only to see their real assets wiped out.He said other classic scam routines such as gaining a person’s trust through phone calls and other contacts and obtaining passwords or other sensitive information have also been reported, in some instances targeting a previous scam victim by pretending to be someone who can help them recover their money from the first scam.Beware of promises of large returns for small investments, be cautious about unsolicited emails or phone calls and do not provide personal information, Bonta advised. Verify the contact with the source before providing any information by calling the purported business directly and double-checking email addresses. Pause and take nine seconds before acting.The signing of Senate Bill 1208 in early October by Gov. Gavin Newsom will help the Attorney General’s Office have new tools to recover stolen cryptocurrency, according to Bonta, who sponsored the legislation.He said the law would make it easier for investigators to access stolen funds.“It allows them to petition a court to return the cryptocurrency to victims, even when the perpetrators are outside of US jurisdiction,” he said.Bonta also urged victims not to be embarrassed, as scams have proliferated and become sophisticated and have entrapped a variety of victims.Scams involving cryptocurrency and other types of financial manipulation can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office at oag.ca.gov/report.
Cowboys stacking uninspired performances; that doesn't bode well for Schottenheimer
The Dallas Cowboys aren't stacking wins, as coach Brian Schottenheimer says championship teams must do.They're only stacking uninspired performances, which doesn't reflect well on someone who spent 25 years as an NFL assistant before getting his first chance to run a team.Schottenheimer's offense is getting worse in his second season, and the general malaise in a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night looked a lot like that from the embarrassment of a 24-16 defeat to previously winless Tampa Bay 10 days earlier.Not even extra time to rest, adjust, and make even more changes to a beleaguered defense offered any proof that this team can return to the playoffs after missing out the past two years."This will test not just Schotty," quarterback Dak Prescott said after a showing that somehow might have been worse than his game against the Bucs. "It will test me, test this whole team. It will test this brotherhood that we brag about, that we say we are going to hang our hat on."Dallas visits Philadelphia next Monday night in a meeting of 2-4 teams that have combined to win the past five NFC East titles. It's not often that the question for this matchup is which team is in a worse place.The Cowboys have had all of the pieces from one of the NFL's best offenses available the past two games — and have their two worst performances of the season to show for it.The Eagles, two-time defending division champions, are trying to figure out how to win with quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined for the season by blood clots.The situation is dire enough for the Cowboys that Prescott and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who called a players-only meeting for his side of the ball last week, talked briefly in the locker room in Green Bay about how to keep the season from spiraling."You just have to get that first one. You have to get that first win," Prescott said. "That is actually what me and (Williams) were just talking about. When you get that first win, you get the confidence going. We know the guys that we have, and then you can get a streak going."The next three opponents currently have losing records. Then again, so does Dallas.What's workingThe Cowboys play in the NFC East, which on Monday night became the first division since the 1970 merger to have every team play and not win in back-to-back weeks. Washington lost at San Francisco to clinch it. The Eagles and division-leading New York Giants won't have their starting quarterbacks anytime soon. The odds favor the NFC East champion taking a losing record into a home playoff game.What needs helpPrescott has struggled badly against the blitz the past two weeks, something he was quite good at previously. There were some inexplicable plays against the Packers. Some with no hot routes. Another with a desperation throw out of the back of the end zone on fourth down."I just have to simplify the plan," said Prescott, who threw two interceptions and had a third erased by a questionable roughing the passer call. "I don't want to get too into it, but it is definitely fixable."Stock upIt's not a stretch to say Brevyn Spann-Ford could be on his way to replacing Jake Ferguson as the starting tight end. The Cowboys invested in the third-year undrafted free agent just before the start of the season, and he had a remarkably athletic play for a first down against the Packers. He was almost upended short of the marker, but managed to stay on his feet and get the extra yardage needed. Spann-Ford was targeted five times, with four catches for 35 yards. Ferguson was targeted three times, with two receptions for 13 yards. Spann-Ford is bigger than Ferguson and a better blocker.Stock downThe Dallas running game is at its lowest point of the season. Javonte Williams averaged 3.7 yards on 11 carries (41 yards). The Cowboys ran just 15 times in 70 plays, and only once after Williams' 1-yard run cut the deficit to 17-7 in the third quarter.InjuriesKaVontae Turpin's rib injury on the opening kickoff could be a multi-week blow to the return game, although Jonathan Mingo did have a 16-yard punt return. … LB Dee Winters strained an Achilles tendon not long after getting Dallas' first interception of the season. … LB DeMarvion Overshown is close to a return after missing five weeks with a hamstring injury.Key numberSub-20 — The Cowboys have scored fewer than 20 points in consecutive Prescott starts for the first time since 2019, when they lost 13-9 to New England and 26-15 to Buffalo. That team missed the playoffs.Next stepsThe Cowboys have a four-game losing streak at Philadelphia and have lost eight of the past nine meetings with the Cardinals, the following opponent. Each of the past three Arizona teams to beat Dallas finished that season with at least 13 losses.
Human rights commission says 'violence has no place in our society' after alleged attack – as it happened
This blog is now closed'Deeply appalled': politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament'It's very clear that this was a deliberate act', PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines' alleged attacker "did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was" after passing her on the road.It would appear that the driver of the vehicle that inflicted the damage to Helen Haines did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was after passing where she was getting things from the boot or putting things into the boot of her car.So it's clear that there was a deliberate act here, this wasn't an accident – someone, you know, just getting off the road here. Continue reading...
Rick Caruso criticizes Nithya Raman, stops short of endorsing Karen Bass
It wasn’t a full-throated endorsement, but it appeared to be a prelude to a future endorsement.Rick Caruso, a billionaire real estate developer and former LA mayoral candidate, praised his former political foe, Mayor Karen Bass, and her leadership for “cutting through the red tape” and helping the Pacific Palisades rebuild while standing next to her during a news conference Tuesday. But the former mayoral hopeful stopped short of publicly announcing his endorsement of Bass, at a time when she desperately needs support from the Pacific Palisades community.The press event’s original goal was to announce the city’s “significant strides in making it easier to build,” according to the mayor’s office. But just a couple of hours after mayoral challenger Nithya Raman picked up an endorsement from LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Caruso’s endorsement of Bass would give her campaign a much-needed boost.When asked whether he was endorsing Bass, Caruso declined to announce his pick, saying the event was for “official business stuff.” But while complimenting Bass’ work to help rebuild the Palisades, the businessman criticized Raman for her approach to public safety and policing.“Councilwoman Raman has made statements that we should ask explanations to,” Caruso said. “Her comment about (LAPD) Chief McDonnell, that she’s going to fire Chief McDonnell. There’s been a rumor running around about appointing (George) Gascon, which would take the city to a very dark place.”Caruso did not say when or if he would announce his endorsement, but winning his public support would be a win for the Bass campaign. Polls have shown the mayor trailing challenger Nithya Raman, while nearly one-third of Angelenos remain undecided two weeks ahead of Election Day. California Wildfires Oct 6 'Toxic waste dump.' Ex-LAUSD chief Austin Beutner sues insurer over Palisades Fire Pacific Palisades Oct 2 Santa Ynez Reservoir, empty during Palisades Fire, is being refilled Constituents in the coastal neighborhood have spoken out against the mayor, who was on a diplomatic trip to Ghana when the Palisades Fire ripped through their area, killing at least 12 people and destroying more than 6,800 structures. While Bass said she was “so profoundly sorry” that she was not in LA when the fire broke out, it remains to be seen if her apology would change voters’ minds.LA Councilmember Traci Park, who fell short of endorsing Bass, told her constituents during a town hall last week that she’s voting for the mayor instead of Raman. Park has been publicly critical of Raman’s votes and track record on public safety, policing and Palisades Fire rebuilding efforts.“I hear you—I want some change too, but the alternative does not actually get us where we want to be,” Park told her constituents. “I think it actually impedes our progress, and unfortunately will take us back to where we were."Meanwhile, Raman picked up an endorsement from LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath endorsed City Councilwoman Nithya Raman Tuesday.Horvath joined Raman for a news conference Tuesday morning at Gloria Molina Grand Park to make the announcement. Horvath represents about 2 million residents in the third supervisorial district, encompassing communities in the San Fernando Valley and Westside. She is the only county supervisor to support Raman, with her four colleagues on the Board of Supervisors throwing their support behind Bass. On the City Council, 13 of Raman’s 14 colleagues have also supported Bass, while another member, Councilwoman Traci Park, said she is voting for Bass even though she has some reservations. Raman has picked up endorsements from City Controller Kenneth Mejia, LAUSD School Board Member Rocio Rivas, as well as former elected officials such as former Councilman and LAPD Chief Bernard Parks and former City Controller Laura Chick.Caruso announced in January that he ‘s officially out of the race for LA mayor and California governor, saying the decision not to run for elected office comes after talks with his family and the impacts of a potential campaign.“After much reflection and many heartfelt conversations with my family, I have decided not to pursue elected office at this time,” wrote Caruso. “It is a difficult decision, and I am deeply disappointed to step back from an election I believe is so critical to California’s future.”This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
McKenna scores winner, Maple Leafs top Sharks 3-1 to snap 3-game slide
Gavin McKenna scored the winner on a third-period power play as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for Toronto (4-4-2). Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves to pick up his first home win for the Maple […]
Alberta to stay in Canada; PM Mark Carney, First Nations and leaders hail unofficial results
Carney says he and Danielle Smith discussed immigration and shared priorities in a call following referendum, with both governments looking to strengthen cooperation
Vance, Trump to offer up to $30K bounty for tips that convict fraudsters in $25M whistleblower fund
WASHINGTON — President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will announce a new $25 million fraud whistleblower fund later Tuesday that will offer tipsters up to $30,000 apiece for information leading to federal convictions. The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) is Vance’s latest initiative as Trump’s fraud czar, the head of a task force that...
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada hit by new lawsuit from U.S. food importer
The 50 per cent tariffs were imposed when trade talks broke down in August after the prime minister said the deal would have given U.S. power to control who it could trade with.
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Today In History
2020 — OSIRIS-REx collects 1st U.S. sample from asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully collected a sample of rock and dust from the surface of the asteroid Bennu, the first time a U.S. spacecraft has done so.
2014 — Oscar de la Renta, Renowned Fashion Designer, Dies
Dominican-born American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta—whose work, blending European luxury with American ease, helped define standards of elegant dressing among socialites, U.S. first ladies, and red-carpet celebrities—died in Connecticut
2011 — Muammar al-Qaddafi Killed After Libyan Uprising
Libyande facto leader Muammar al-Qaddafiwas killed by rebel forces following arevoltthat ended his rule.MC2 Jesse Awalt/U.S. Department of Defense
2002 — Blue Stream Underwater Pipeline Opens in Turkey
Blue Stream, the deepest underwater pipeline in the world, opened in Turkey and was put in use for the transport of natural gas
1977 — Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash in Gillsburg, Mississippi
A plane carrying the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for such songs as Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines, among others. rock and roll quiz Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
1973 — Opening of Sydney Opera House
Australia's Sydney Opera House—designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, whose dynamic, imaginative, and problematic plan won an international competition in 1957—was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on this day in 1973
1973 — Nixon Orders "Saturday Night Massacre" Amid Watergate
During the ongoing Watergate investigation, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered special prosecutor Archibald Cox fired, resulting in the resignations of Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus, both of whom refused to carry out his request; the events became known as the "Saturday Night Massacre" of Justice Department officials. Read a first-person account of reporting Watergate as it happened U.S. Department of Defense
1968 — Jacqueline Kennedy Marries Aristotle Onassis
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. How much do you know about U.S. first ladies? Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
1964 — Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. President, Dies at 90
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, died in New York City in 1964 at the age of 90. Hoover served as president from 1929 to 1933, during the early years of the Great Depression. Despite facing significant economic challenges, his legacy as president remains controversial and debated by historians.
1931 — Birth of Baseball Legend Mickey Mantle
American baseball player Mickey Mantle—who was one of the game's greatest players, known for his tremendous power as a switch-hitter—was born
1882 — Bela Lugosi, Count Dracula Actor, Born in Hungary
Actor Bela Lugosi—who was famous for his sinister portrayal of the elegantly mannered vampire Count Dracula—was born in Hungary
1822 — The Final Congress of the Quadruple Alliance
The Congress of Verona was the final meeting of the European powers under the terms of the Quadruple Alliance, which had been established to maintain the post-Napoleonic balance of power on the continent.
1803 — U.S. Senate Ratifies the Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. Senate, after due consideration and considerable oratory, ratified the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. This pivotal land deal doubled the size of the United States and transformed America's future.
1740 — Death of Charles VI Triggers War of Austrian Succession
Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI died in 1740, triggering a power struggle that led to the outbreak of the War of the Austrian Succession.
1600 — Battle of Sekigahara Establishes Tokugawa Hegemony
The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 was a decisive battle that established the Tokugawa clan's control over Japan. The victory of the Tokugawa forces over the Western army led by Ishida Mitsunari solidified the Tokugawa family's hegemony and paved the way for over 250 years of Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan.

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