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Did the Commonwealth Games end with the Queen?

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Victoria, now Alberta in Canada pulls out of the Commonwealth Games, creating big questions for organisers in London.

Alberta, the Canadian province, has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games citing escalating costs. The joint bid, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation, was estimated to cost C$2.7bn (£1.5bn; $2bn), a burden deemed too heavy for the province to bear.

Tourism and Sport Minister Joseph Schow expressed concerns about the funding model, which heavily relied on corporate sponsorships and limited broadcast revenues, ultimately placing 93% of the financial burden on taxpayers. The government aimed to be transparent about funding and ensure a satisfactory return on investment, leading them to decide against continuing with the bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

This decision effectively terminates the bid, as the city of Calgary’s participation was dependent on the province’s support. The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event held every four years, with participation limited to the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire.

Notably, earlier this year, Hamilton, Ontario, had suspended its bid to host the 2030 Games due to a lack of government commitments. Additionally, Australia had pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria due to budget overruns, leading to disappointment from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

Despite these setbacks, Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf expressed a willingness to consider proposals for Scotland to host at least part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan offered support for a bid to host the event in the capital. However, any final decision on hosting the games would need to be made by the respective governments.

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Harris and Trump court Latino voters in Nevada

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are rallying Latino voters in the battleground state of Nevada.

Harris spoke about the Biden administration’s dedication to expanding healthcare and immigrant rights, speaking to a diverse crowd.

Trump, meanwhile, highlighted his commitment to jobs and conservative values, drawing enthusiastic supporters.

Both leaders are keenly aware of Nevada’s pivotal role in the upcoming election.

The Latino vote could tip the balance in one of America’s most closely watched states.

As election season heats up, Nevada is a crucial focus for both parties.

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First look at Squid Game’s thrilling new season

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Fans of Squid Game, brace yourselves! The first trailer for season two has dropped, with Player 456 stepping back into the deadly arena.

Lee Jung-jae’s character, Seong Gi-hun, returns, hoping to guide hundreds of new players to safety.

Viewers are thrown right back into the iconic games, with Red Light Green Light making a terrifying comeback.

Gi-hun narrowly escaped the giant doll’s gaze in season one, but this time, it’s more brutal than ever.

Amid tensions, players are given a chance to vote to end the game—but most chant “one more game” as the prize money taunts them from above.

Season two promises the same intensity and life-or-death stakes that made the original a global sensation.

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Judge allows Musk’s $1m voter giveaway to continue

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A Philadelphia judge has decided not to immediately halt Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway, allowing the initiative to proceed.

The lawsuit, filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner, alleges that Musk’s America PAC is running an illegal lottery to influence voters.

The court has put the case on hold while a federal court considers taking over jurisdiction.

Musk’s attorney dismissed the lawsuit as a publicity stunt, emphasizing the PAC’s commitment to lawful activities.

The giveaway targets registered voters in battleground states ahead of the November 5th U.S. election.

Legal experts remain divided on whether the initiative violates federal election laws.

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