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Built to Break: Why Vehicle Design Matters in Crash Games

June 18, 2025 One of the first surprises in any crash game is this: not all vehicles break the same way. Some fold in half with satisfying fluidity. Others resist impact, barely denting. A lightweight sports car might flip wildly. A heavy van might crash into the pavement and stop dead. These define the entire


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90% of women investors say they're 'on track' to achieve money goals — but most share a common regret, survey finds

Women who invest began at age 31, on average, a survey found, but most respondents said they wish they had started earlier. Here's why.

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Amazon and Walmart Exploring Merchant-Led Stablecoins

Stablecoins | June 17, 2025 Retail Giants Could Cut Card Networks by Issuing Their Own Crypto Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are exploring the idea of launching their own stablecoins to reduce payment processing costs and gain more control over transactions, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.  This could tip the balance


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Disruption in Motion: Analyzing Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is an emerging industry that has the opportunity to make computing faster. These devices can perform valuable tasks but also have a high rate of error. While the industry is still being discovered and developed, quantum computing is … Continue reading


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Republicans move to eliminate payment pauses for struggling student loan borrowers

GOP lawmakers' "big beautiful" bill would eliminate payment pauses for student loan borrowers who've lost their job or hit another financial hurdle.

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How Senate GOP 'no tax on tips' proposal differs from House Republican plan

The Senate proposed a "no tax on tips" plan that differs in a few ways from one advanced in May by House Republicans.

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Senate tax bill includes $1,000 baby bonus in 'Trump accounts' — here's who qualifies

A new savings account for children that comes with a $1,000 deposit remained in the Senate’s version of President Trump’s budget bill.

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Open Banking Delayed But Back in the Legislative Radar

Open Banking | June 17, 2025 Federal Government Recommits to Open Banking Legislation at 'Earliest Opportunity' Today at Toronto's Open Banking Expo, the Canadian federal government says they will introduce the long delayed open banking legislation 'at the earliest opportunity'.  The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) responsible for implementing and regulating Open Banking in


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UK Exempts In-home BNPL Sellers From Licensing

BNPL | June 17, 2025 UK Removes BNPL Broker Licensing Rule for In-home Sellers On June 16, 2025, the UK HM Treasury published a policy update that says 'domestic premises suppliers' (aka door to door vendors or companies that provide goods or services in a customer's home) no longer need to be licensed as credit


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How to protect financial assets amid immigration raids, deportation worries

U.S. federal immigration crackdowns have heightened concerns among foreign-born residents. Financial experts share advice on how to prepare for a deportation.

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Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your money

From credit cards and mortgages to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs may be impacted by the Fed's decision on rates.

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RAISE Program Helps Nonprofits Use AI Responsibly

AI National Program | June 16, 2025 New National Program, RAISE, to Support Responsible AI Adoption in the Social Sector Funded by DIGITAL and matched by delivery partners Human Feedback Foundation (project lead), The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Creative Destruction Lab, have launched a new national initiative called 'Responsible AI Adoption for Social


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Canadian Innovation Leaves Again in Alphawave’s $2.4B Exit

M&A | June 16, 2025 Toronto-Founded Alphawave Exits via UK listing and Qualcomm Acquisition Another high growth Canadian founded tech startup exits on foreign soil. U.S. giant Qualcomm has agreed to acquire Toronto-founded semiconductor designer Alphawave Semi (Alphawave) for US$2.4 billion. The acquisition strengthens Qualcomm's data center and AI capabilities but also raises recurring questions


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Discover Canada’s Leading Fintech Ecosystem in 2025: Is Legiano Casino a Glimpse into the Future of iGaming?

June 16, 2025 Canada’s fintech world in 2025 is changing fast, focusing more on user-friendly design and smart technology. One big trend is using game-like features to make people more involved and interested. A good example is platforms like legiano casino, which offers a wide variety of bonuses for different types of players. Whether someone


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'SALT' deduction in limbo as Senate Republicans unveil tax plan for Trump's spending package

The 'SALT' deduction is still in limbo as Senate Republicans unveil key tax details of President Donald Trump's spending package. Here's what to know.

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