Ami Nakai leads a podium sweep for Japan on debut in figure skating’s Grand Prix de France
ANGERS, France (AP) Ami Nakai produced a big upset to beat three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto and lead a.
Maple Financial Announces Strategic Equity Investment from Nesto Group via CMLS
TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maple Financial (“Maple”), Canada's fastest-growing alternative residential mortgage lender, is proud to announce a strategic equity investment (the “Investment”) from Nesto Group (“nesto”) via its wholly owned subsidiary CMLS.
This investment brings together the strengths of Maple, nesto, and CMLS – combining a cutting-edge mortgage technology ecosystem, broad distribution channels, and Maple's industry-leading Broker Relationship Management (“BRM”) underwriting framework. It marks the beginning of a technology-driven partnership designed to accelerate product development, expand distribution, and deepen the value delivered to mortgage broker partners across Canada to provide a premier alternative lending experience to Canadian consumers.
“Canadians are increasingly turning to the broker channel to access a wider range of lenders, competitive rates, and personalized guidance,” said …Full story available on Benzinga.com
Dundee-Crown football game against Prairie Ridge suspended after shots fired nearby
Friday evening’s varsity football game between Dundee-Crown and Prairie Ridge high schools was suspended at halftime because of shots fired nearby, Carpentersville police said.
Saturday Sessions: Ken Pomeroy performs “Bound to Rain”
Ken Pomeroy began songwriting at 11 years old and released her debut album at 15. Her songs have been featured in “Reservation Dogs” and the movie “Twister,” but more recently, the 23-year-old member of the Cherokee Nation released her sophomore album, “Cruel Joke.” Here’s Ken Pomeroy with “Bound to Rain.”.
Your Weekly Caturday Meowgazine: 20 Most Iconic I Can Has Meowments From Silliest to Sincerely Soul-Soothing (October 18, 2025)
It is officially Caturday, everyone, and that means that it is time to celebrate. It is time to embrace the weekend and make the best out of every second. Fill it all up with pawsitivity, do the things that you want to do, and don’t forget that one of the most important things to do on a Caturday is to rest, and of course, to go back and enjoy the best cat content of the week. It’s a good thing that here at ICHC, we have our weekly Caturday meowgazine, where we put together the best of the best of the week. In this meowgazine, we bring you the most viral cat tweets of the week, the funniest cat memes that people loved sharing, and the cutest, most wholesome cat stories that made everyone on the internet smile even amongst the madness of the world. We wish you all a lovely weekend, full of nothing but pawsitivity and purrfection, and we cannot wait to see you back here next week for more.
AI headshots are changing the way job seekers are seen and get hired in changing labor market
In a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. That’s leading to a wave of AI headshots on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.
The Conjuring: Last Rites Director Shares What It’s Really Like To Work With Patrick Wilson And Vera Farmiga [Exclusive]
The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga brought a very specific knowledge to the table that director Michael Chaves appreciated.
‘GZDoom is basically dead’ modders proclaim as contributors split from Doom’s most popular sourceport, with tensions boiling over after its creator adds AI-generated code to the project
‘GZDoom is basically dead’ modders proclaim as contributors split from Doom’s most popular sourceport, with tensions boiling over after its creator adds AI-generated code to the project
China’s Humiliation of the UK
Matthew Lynn, The Telegraph We can’t afford to sacrifice the trade links. The exports are vital for what remains of British manufacturing.
11 of Taylor Swift’s best lyrical burns
Taylor Swift has written some pretty cutting lyrics over the years and even some diss tracks. Here are some of her best.