A U.S. judge sentenced Daren Li to 20 years for a $73 million crypto fraud. The scam used Cambodia-based compounds to target victims via social media and dating apps. What to know: A federal judge in California sentenced fugitive Daren Li in absentia to 20 years in prison and three years of supervised release for…
Restaurant and hospitality associations from across Canada are calling on an Ontario court to force XTM to repay the debts it owes to business operators stemming from the collapse of its EveryDay Payments platform. On June 24, representatives from the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA), Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), Manitoba Restaurant…
One year into his second presidency, Candace Owens and Marjorie Taylor Greene went from ‘Make America Great Again’ warriors to major critics of Donald Trump. On Easter Sunday, the president shook his supporters when he threatened Iran in a Truth Social post. That led to strong criticism from Owens, Greene, other Republicans and Americans at…
Maturity is a term that Unicorne President Éric Pinet encounters often. In the tech sector, maturity usually translates to a company’s size, and Pinet hears the same meaning applied when companies talk about their cloud maturity: where the indicators of progress are headcount and budget. “The difference is not team size or IT budget, but…
illustration by Grok Imagine This article features excerpts from two case history nonfiction books documenting the Phyllis V. Schlemmer / ‘The Council of Nine’ channeling case chronology. Phyllis was the trance medium (or ‘channel’) through whom spoke ‘Tom’ of ‘the Council of Nine’ (or ‘the Nine’). In addition to Phyllis, key members of the research group…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, nutrition debates have centered on a familiar question: Is it better for heart health to cut carbohydrates or reduce fat? A large long-term study suggests that the question may be missing the bigger picture. According to new research tracking nearly 200,000 adults in the United States for…
Toronto-based Staircase Ventures has closed its second fund at $50 million CAD. The early-stage venture capital (VC) firm announced Monday morning that it had surpassed its initial target of $40 million. This comes despite a tough market, as a recent RBCx report found 2025 was one of the worst years for Canadian VC fundraising in nearly…
TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $169.99, down from its $279.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-Inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor $169.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $110 Get Deal Getting into 180Hz gaming doesn’t necessarily mean you…
Supplier diversity programs help you engage with businesses owned by historically underrepresented groups, like minorities and women. These initiatives create fair economic opportunities and can boost your company’s reputation. You can enhance your supply chain resilience and drive growth by supporting these suppliers. To effectively implement a program, you’ll need to understand the certification process…
image by AI; my own prompt — ‘me’ imagining worst-case scenarios Every day, something happens that gets me anxious or upset. Technology failures, news about outrageous events, abuses and other horrors, meanness and unfairness by people I know or observe. Small worrisome physical or mental health issues. Dismay and shame at my own behaviours. Dread…
