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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Alberta plans to invest $330 million over three years towards rural health projects
"Having a program like this in place ensures an integrated, data-driven approach to health system planning" Published Mar 31, 2025 • Last updated Apr 22, 2025 • 2 minute read Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange. Photo by Gavin Young /Postmedia Alberta unveiled a program in Budget 2025 that would fund rural health projects as part
Ousted Alberta Health Services boss warned of private surgery prices, documents show
The former head of Alberta Health Services, Athana Mentzelopoulos, tried to caution the government about the potential impact of chartered surgical facilities on the provincial health-care system months before she was fired, CBC has learned. Mentzelopoulos earlier this month filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal suit alleging she faced government pressure to sign off on commitments
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Open this photo in gallery: Athana Mentzelopoulos. Premier Danielle Smith’s government dismissed the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was scheduled to meet with the province’s Auditor-General to discuss her investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities, according to a letter obtained by The Globe and Mail. The letter
‘Sows distrust’: Alberta doctors slam government COVID-19 task force report as ‘misinformation’
"This report sows distrust. It criticizes proven preventative public health measures while advancing fringe approaches," Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan said in a statement Published Jan 27, 2025 • Last updated Jan 28, 2025 • 3 minute read A student exits the Students Union Building at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on
Alberta premier offers new version of why she contacted accused before criminal trial
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is offering up a new version of why she engaged in a controversial phone call with a Calgary street pastor in which they discuss his upcoming criminal case related to COVID-19 public health measures. Smith told her Saturday morning phone-in radio show she took the call from Art Pawlowski
Alberta Esports Expo set to bring unique gaming experience to Edmonton
The event run Feb. 18 and 19 at the Edmonton Expo Centre and those who are interested in participating can sign up online until Feb. 12...
Alberta NDP lambastes Premier Danielle Smith on 90-day health care reform promise
NDP health critic David Shepherd said Monday it has been more than 100 days since Smith promised to fix health care within 90 days...
What the Free Alberta Strategy gets wrong about Canada’s banking system
THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. —— Author: Robert L. Ascah, Research Fellow, The Parkland Institute, University of Alberta What is the Free Alberta Strategy...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...