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Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to discuss business, trade and their neighbouring relationships, all while the host province stews over a monumental question of quitting Confederation. The annual western premiers conference runs Monday and Tuesday in Kananaskis, west of Calgary.Sam Blackett, a spokesperson for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office, says the conference is to focus on trade, the economy, energy security, defence and nation-building projects.“The premier looks forward to deepening these western partnerships and will share her plans to unleash the West’s true economic potential,” Blackett said in an emailed statement.Other…

Rain hammered the pavement at Humber Polytechnic’s Lakeshore Campus on Saturday morning, soaking jerseys and splashing across a giant soccer pitch. But the weather barely registered once the whistle blew and 254 players locked themselves into position for what became the world’s largest game of human foosball.Before kickoff, Guinness World Records adjudicator Chloe McCarthy gathered participants near the sidelines with a warning: there was almost no margin for error.“The minimum number of participants to get this record is 251,” she told the crowd. “We have 254 spots on that field. So, if just three or four people are disqualified, you…

DENVER, May 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Discussions regarding the compliance capabilities and operational transparency of digital asset platforms have been intensifying. The subsequent developments of Futurionex following its progress related to the New Zealand FSP have once again drawn market attention. Compared to merely viewing qualifications as a milestone achievement, the platform has recently attracted more focus due to its ongoing efforts to advance standardization and transparency in daily operations. For the current industry, the factors that truly influence user judgment are no longer limited to platform scale and trading activity. They also include whether account management is clear,…

If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon in the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $899.99 ($200 off), which is a new low price. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon for $1,099.99 ($200 off) in select colors, or at Best Buy for $1,149.Unless you need a laptop for intensive…

Hundreds of people in red-and-white clothing waved Canadian flags, cheered as honking cars passed by and sang “O Canada” at a launch event for a campaign aiming to stop Alberta from quitting Confederation. Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta’s former deputy premier, said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province’s north to the south in his “Unity Bus” to encourage Albertans to vote for staying in Canada in an October referendum.“I will be on the road for the next six months, riding in this bus from town to town, campground to campground,” he told the…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 24, 2026 9:49 am Updated May 24, 2026 9:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two teenagers lost their lives and two more were injured when their vehicle veered off the road in Saint-Georges-de-Windsor, in the Estrie region, early Saturday. Provincial police say the single-vehicle crash happened at around 1:30 a.m. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Four occupants between the ages of 16 and 19 were in the vehicle and…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.Hacking the first generation of AI chatbots was a laughably simple affair. You didn’t need any technical know-how, backdoor access, or even a basic understanding of what a large language model was. You didn’t need to code. To get an AI system that had cost billions to build to abandon its safety instructions, sometimes all you had to do was ask.These…

A next-generation coastal destination is truly taking shape in North Nha Trang NHA TRANG, Vietnam, May 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Nha Trang is experiencing a distinct geographical evolution, shifting the region’s social and tourism energy toward an open, integrated model of coastal living. Vega City Nha Trang has rapidly transitioned into an active coastal enclave where daily routines, local heritage, and a contemporary social rhythm coexist. Rather than measuring its success through rigid statistics, the destination’s appeal is best felt through its vibrant, undeniable pulse – a thriving popularity that has naturally earned it recognition from international media…

HONG KONG, May 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As economic and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China deepen, the demand for high-quality, digital-intelligent Chinese education is surging. On May 23, 2026, Hong Kong-based NSK officially launches its flagship C-Lingo global solution. As a pioneer in autonomous Chinese learning, C-Lingo is committed to breaking geographical boundaries through its proprietary “Connected Learning” architecture, providing learners in Vietnam and across the world with a high-efficiency digital education path. AI-Powered Evolution in Chinese Education In Vietnam, Chinese serves both as a catalyst for professional advancement and as a fundamental pillar of personal growth, acting…

MONACO, May 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe after the project announced that its AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has crossed 5,000 active users. The presale has raised over $1.31 million, Stage 16 remains live at $0.01751 per token, the holder count has passed 8,800, and AlphaPepe has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The 5,000-user AlphaSwap milestone gives AlphaPepe a clear company update as Bitcoin price prediction headlines return to the $180,000 target, with traders watching institutional adoption, ETF demand, and US regulatory clarity as…