Canada paused its hate crimes bill to prioritize bail reform, aiming to reduce pretrial detention.

VAST Data launches VAST Amplify, boosting flash storage capacity up to sixfold by repurposing idle SSDs amid shortages.

Duke Energy warns customers about fake texts claiming power outages—only official channels share outage info.

The federal government is seeking public input on offshore oil and gas leasing in California, potentially leading to sales by 2027.

Ali Larter says filming bikini scenes for *Landman* is her hardest job part due to anxiety, despite her fitness and commitment.

Synthesia, a London AI firm, hit a $4 billion valuation after raising $200 million, serving most Fortune 100 companies with enterprise AI avatars.

Pat McGrath Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing $48M–$96M in debt, amid restructuring efforts.

BMO replaces Air Miles with Blue Rewards in summer 2026, converting points automatically and integrating with its app and partners.

A winter storm disrupts Oklahoma with closures and emergency responses.

Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea attack as U.S. and Iran escalate tensions with military moves.