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2 US reps again file bill to repeal federal sports betting excise tax
The two legislators have once again filed to remove the 0.25% tax that has been in place since 1951. United States representatives Dina Titus of Nevada and Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania re-filed legislation on Tuesday (18 February) to repeal the 0.25% federal excise tax on sports betting handle. It is the fourth consecutive session the
Will Doug Ford join the federal campaign? Trump’s trade war may pull him into the fight
Toronto · ANALYSIS Fresh off his third straight election win last month, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems content to watch the fight to form the next federal government from the sidelines, a battle experts say he may not be able to stay out of even if he tries. Ontario's premier has said he won't get
Fired federal workers can fight their dismissals, but there’s a catch
WASHINGTON — The more than 2 million federal employees have legal rights as civil servants that are supposed to protect them from being fired unfairly, including for political reasons. But the Trump administration’s mass firings have exposed a flaw that has left tens of thousands without protection just when they need it the most. The Civil Service
About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
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The Federal Workforce Resistance to Donald Trump Is Here
In the 90 years the National Labor Relations Board has been in existence—through the Great Depression, World War II, and up to the current era—no president had ever fired a single Senate-confirmed board member. The reason is simple: Congress didn’t make it easy. Under the National Labor Relations Act, lawmakers long ago decided that a
Federal remote work rules need to be ‘customizable,’ says Ottawa MP
Yasir Naqvi said the government is working to find the “right balance” between working from home and the office. Get the latest from Catherine Morrison straight to your inbox Published Dec 16, 2024 • Last updated Dec 16, 2024 • 3 minute read Centre MP Yasir Naqvi on Wellington Street in 2023. Photo by Errol
Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News
The Fox News studios and headquarters in New York City, March 21, 2023. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP CROTON, N.Y. — A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a former Donald Trump supporter who said he received death threats when the network aired false conspiracy
CP NewsAlert: Federal government plans to send $250 cheques to millions of Canadians
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to give Canadians a tax break over the holidays and hand out billions of dollars in a move that two opposition leaders characterized as a trick to buy votes from frustrated people struggling with the high cost of living. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Thursday
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NFL Analyst Raises Red Flags Over Arvell Reese’s Fit As Edge Rusher on PFSN’s Football Debate Club
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, few defensive prospects have generated as much intrigue as Ohio State’s Arvell Reese. Widely viewed as one of the most talented defenders in the class, Reese’s versatility has made him a standout on scouting boards. However, with that versatility comes an ongoing debate about how he projects at the
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Athena launches FabOrchestrator, an agentic AI platform for manufacturing execution systems
In short: Athena Technology Solutions, a Fremont-based MES integrator with roughly 120 employees, has launched FabOrchestrator, an agentic AI platform for manufacturing that automates reporting, support tickets, system modelling, and code generation for semiconductor and electronics factories. Built in partnership with Bangalore-based LLM at Scale.AI, it layers LLM capabilities on top of the Siemens Opcenter
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Concord’s in the Rap Game: Latest Tie-Up Sees Company Managing Pop Smoke, Ski Mask the Slump God Catalogs
Photo Credit: Concord + Victor Victor Worldwide Concord announces a multi-year partnership with Victor Victor Worldwide to expand Concord’s presence in hip-hop. Independent music company Concord has announced a strategic multi-year venture with Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW), a New York-based record label founded by global entertainment executive Steven Victor. The partnership will help drive VVW’s
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Want Your Music Featured on Netflix? Having a Major Label Helps
Music More Netflix blow-ups, please (Photo Credit: Yousafbhutta)Music Bagging...