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Could the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers eye Martin Necas if he’s made available? The Fourth Period: Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said that he’s spoken with the agent for Martin Necas about the Avs desire to extend the 26-year-old forward. Any deal is not close. It’s not known what Necas could be looking for on his next contract, but it would likely be around $10 million a season if he has another solid season He put up 83 points in 79 games last season. James Murphy of RG Media: An NHL scout would be surprised if Martin…

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterGetty ImagesTrump visited China in his first termPresident Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of an expected meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, signalling a flare-up in trade tensions between the two economic giants that sent shares in the US tumbling.In a post on social media, Trump hit back at Beijing’s move earlier this week to tighten its rules for exports of rare earths, accusing China of “becoming very hostile” and trying to hold the world “captive”.He said he saw “no reason” to meet with President Xi later this month, and later on Friday threatened an…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee called her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”  But for many in the Bitcoin community, the win carries another layer of meaning — because Machado isn’t just a democracy activist. She’s also one of few (but growing) global political figures who has openly embraced Bitcoin as a tool of resistance against authoritarianism. The Nobel Committee described Machado, 58, as “a woman who keeps the flame of democracy going amidst a growing darkness.”  It’s a description…

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has seemingly confirmed his relationship with model Mahieka Sharma. Just hours after the duo was spotted together at Mumbai airport, the cricketer posted a series of Instagram stories featuring the 24-year-old on his 32nd birthday, October 11.Hardik shares glimpses of a new chapterIn his posts, Hardik shared cozy pictures with Mahieka, including snaps of the couple at the beach during what appears to be a birthday getaway. One black-and-white photo from the trip gave followers a peek into a seemingly happy new chapter in his life. He also shared family moments, featuring his son Agastya, mother,…

By Scott Cooper, updated October 10, 2025 XRP has shown a strong breakout recently, and after successfully holding the $2.70 support level, it is now poised to challenge the key $3.15 resistance level. As of October 8, the latest price of XRP was $2.96 USD. This wave is mainly driven by two core drivers. On the one hand, institutional funds have entered the market in a big way, with positions exceeding $1 billion. On the other hand, a number of spot XRP ETFs are due for approval in mid-to-late October, and market expectations are high. In addition, the XRP market…

New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) New Zealand secured a convincing 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup match, thanks to outstanding fifties from Brooke Halliday and captain Sophie Devine, followed by a strong bowling performance.The White Ferns chose to bat first and posted 227 for nine, recovering from early setbacks through a crucial 112-run partnership between Halliday and Devine.New Zealand’s innings began poorly, losing Georgia Pimmer for 4, Suzie Bates for 29, and Amelia Kerr within the first 10.5 overs, leaving them at 38 for three.Devine scored 63 while Halliday contributed 69, as they…

Education Secretary Linda McMahon and President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) Five ways the Department of Education is upending public schools: here’s why it matters to every familyThe Department of Education under the Trump administration has implemented a series of rapid changes that could reshape public schooling across the US. Over just eight months, political appointments and policy shifts have signalled a major shift in how schools operate and how children are educated. This transformation has sparked concern among educators and families who value public education as a community cornerstone.With a strong focus on expanding private and religious education options, the…

2025 is proving to be a critical year for crypto adoption. Before, we had meme coins, but every token that goes live on Pump.fun risks plunging to zero as soon as it launches. The meme coin mania soon shifted to stablecoins, and out of this, early supporters, including Coinbase who are behind USDC, are deep in green. The big boys, including BlackRock and politicians, including Donald Trump, are watching and stealthily investing billions. Plasma immediately took off, but the network is not suited for AI payment agents; however, Coinbase has a plan. The new global financial system is here. pic.twitter.com/pkpXia30FS…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Citigroup has invested in stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK through Citi Ventures, just months after warning that the cryptos could drain deposits from traditional banks BVNK’s platform serves as an onramp and offramp for customers to move money between fiat and crypto. It is also backed by US crypto exchange Coinbase and fund manager Tiger Global Management. The investment underscores TradFi’s shift from caution to participation in the stablecoin ecosystem after the US GENIUS Act provided regulatory clarity over their status. BVNK Valuation Exceeds $750 Million After Citi…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soured sharply on Friday, plummeting to its lowest bids in nearly three weeks and declining over 900 points top-to-bottom after US President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and vowed to sharply increase import tariffs on all Chinese goods. According to Trump, China is holding the rest of the world hostage with its protectionist rare earth materials policies.Market-wide expectations of a potential tariff-easing trade deal between the US and China were demolished by Trump’s fresh tariff proclamation, sending investors scurrying into safe havens to cap off an already…