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Leafs GM Brad Treliving Backs Head Coach Yet Again Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving yet again met with the media before the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, a day after firing Marc Savard. Treliving placed the onus not only on him but also on the players to improve. However, don’t expect a coaching change in Toronto anytime soon; he still supports his head coach. Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic: Brad Treliving: “I want to make it clear. I support Craig fully.” Jim Biringer: “Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving has now tripled down on Head Coach…

Faarea Masud & Simon BrowningBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe number of passengers passing through UK airports will be the most ever seen on any Christmas Eve since records began in 1972, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.It projects over 335,000 people will be flying in the UK on Wednesday, which is up 5% from Christmas Eve in 2024, though minimal disruption is expected.Britain’s roads are also expected to see one of the busiest Christmas Eves since records began said the RAC, though another motoring lobby says traffic peaks for the season have passed.The RAC said the worst time to travel on Wednesday…

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced a package of legislation aimed at reshaping how digital assets are treated under state and local tax law, renewing a broader push by some lawmakers to position Arizona as a jurisdiction with clearer and more favorable rules for cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure. In bills prefiled with the Arizona Senate, Rogers proposed amending state statutes to exempt virtual currency from taxation (SB 1044), prohibiting counties, cities and towns from taxing or fining entities that operate blockchain nodes (SB 1045), and advancing a constitutional amendment to clarify how digital assets fit into Arizona’s property tax…

Even amidst the ‘Dhurandhar’ craze, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has made a solid mark in India, raking in Rs 95.75 crore. While it may not have toppled the Bollywood sensation locally, its success knows no bounds globally, with earnings surpassing USD 450 million. The film experienced a notable bump on its sixth day, with Rs 10. James Cameron’s sci-fi epic ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ was released in India during ‘Dhurandhar’ fever. The movie was expected to slow down the Bollywood film’s rampage at the box office in India. The Hollywood action adventure has failed to do so. However,…

Soldiers playing football in No-Man’s Land a year after the Christmas Truce in 1914 (Photo Credit: Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Images) On Christmas morning in 1914, something happened that no military plan could have predicted and no weapon could have forced. In the middle of World War I, one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, soldiers laid down their guns and stepped out of their trenches. And what did they do? They ended up playing football.For a few precious hours, war made way for humanity. This moment, now known as the Christmas Truce, remains one of the most powerful stories…

New Jersey set to limit cellphone use in public schools New Jersey may soon restrict cellphone use in public schools after both the state Senate and the General Assembly passed a bill on Monday. The step comes as concerns grow over the effect of smartphones on student learning, behaviour, and safety. As reported by 6 ABC News, the bill focuses on limiting the use of internet-enabled devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches during the school day. The legislation has now been sent to Governor Phil Murphy for final approval. Murphy has already said he supports the move and…

The crypto market saw a broad correction today, with Bitcoin slipping below $88,000 and altcoins like Audiera and WIF posting sharp losses. Ethereum hovered near $3,000 after a 1.5% drop, while the NFT sector led declines with over 9% losses across top collections. The crypto market plunged $58 billion today. The total market cap is down to $2.91 trillion. BTC dragged altcoins like Midnight (NIGHT) down by a whopping 28% in the last 24 hours.  Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Despite everything, VanEck, issued a rather optimistic forecast for 2026. But 2025 was not all bad. According…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The prolonged outflows streak for spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) is an indication that institutional investors have disengaged with the crypto space, according to the analytics platform Glassnode.  In an X post, the platform said that the 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of net inflows for both the BTC and ETH products have turned and remained negative since early November.   “This persistence suggests a phase of muted participation and partial disengagement from institutional allocators, reinforcing the broader liquidity contraction across the crypto market,” Glassnode…

Created on December 24, 2025 Euro bulls attempted to push the EUR/USD pair back toward breaking the psychological resistance at 1.1800 and are stabilizing around their gains at the start of Wednesday’s session.This comes as the annual holiday season begins, a period marked by lower market liquidity and investors’ desire to open positions for the new year to avoid any surprises once full activity returns to global financial markets.In general, as mentioned previously, maintaining price action above the psychological 1.1800 level remains crucial for bulls to advance toward higher highs and confirm control.According to technical indicators on the daily chart…

Why Holiday Onboarding Matters During The Festive Season The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many businesses. This means they often need extra help, quick training, and good coordination, which makes holiday onboarding essential in this busy time. Why? When new seasonal employees arrive at a workplace, how you welcome and prepare them matters a lot. A well-organized onboarding process helps teams handle the rush with less stress, fewer mistakes, and stronger support. Seasonal employees need simple instructions, quick learning, and consistent support because they join when things are busiest. Actually, businesses often face high turnover, tight…