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What College Football 26 Says About Penn State’s Next Head Coach and James Franklin’s Future

The college football season may have months left before we crown a College Football Playoff (CFP) champion, but the coaching carousel is already spinning fast. High-profile coaches like Billy Napier of Florida, Sam Pittman of Arkansas, and even longtime Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy have been fired, along with several others—including the recent dismissal of Brian Kelly from LSU.

The firings have come thick and fast so far this season, but the one that stands out most is clearly James Franklin from Penn State. The Nittany Lions parted ways with their head coach after more than 11 seasons and a 104-45 career record. This move shocked the college football world, leaving a significant vacancy at one of the elite Big Ten programs. It also created a rare scenario: a high-profile, highly prestigious coach entering next season without a job.

These developments make the upcoming coaching carousel all the more intriguing. To explore how these changes might unfold, I turned to EA’s College Football 26 (CFB 26). This simulation helps illuminate potential coaching moves going into next season—not just involving Penn State and James Franklin, but across the broader college football landscape.

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### The Process

As far as I know, CFB 26 doesn’t offer a “play from current week” option, where you can start Dynasty mode with the current season’s team records and game results in place. To create an accurate snapshot of the college football world, I had to do some legwork.

I started a new Dynasty Mode with a random team (Miami of Ohio, in case anyone’s curious) and turned on automatic simulation for everything—recruiting, player progression, coaching upgrades, and more. Then, I systematically went through each Power 5 team’s schedule, referencing real-world results from Google, and forced wins or losses in-game to match the actual season outcomes.

For example, I forced Indiana’s wins and losses through the current week to align with their real record. I only did this detailed workaround for Power Five teams and a handful of the top Group of Five programs, so it didn’t take nearly as long as I initially thought.

To ensure the simulation mirrored real-life coaching changes, I also manipulated certain teams’ performances—such as forcing Penn State to go 0-8 in their first eight games to guarantee James Franklin’s firing. I did the same for other fired coaches, except for Brian Kelly and LSU, since his firing had not been announced at the time of this experiment. Consequently, in my simulation, LSU retained Kelly, which could slightly skew potential coaching moves since Franklin might be a candidate for that job if it opens.

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### Penn State’s Head Coach Search

**Top Targets in the Simulation:**
– Shane Beamer, South Carolina
– Matt Campbell, Iowa State
– Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss

Penn State, being one of college football’s premier programs, quickly filled its vacancy by hiring Shane Beamer as the new head coach. Beamer’s team went 7-6 in the simulation season, but he was by far the most sought-after coach on the carousel (though the game might be confusing him with Curt Cignetti!).

This outcome feels unlikely in real life. Beamer is not widely regarded as the top target for Penn State, whereas coaches like Lane Kiffin and Matt Campbell are more realistically in the running. The current consensus points to Curt Cignetti of undefeated Indiana or Matt Rhule—formerly head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Nebraska—as serious candidates.

Penn State also hired Luke Fickell (former Wisconsin head coach) as defensive coordinator and Jason Candle (former Toledo head coach) as offensive coordinator to round out the staff.

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### James Franklin’s Journey

After his firing, Franklin quickly became the leading candidate for several key jobs:

**Top targets Franklin was connected to in the simulation:**
– Boston College head coach
– Virginia Tech head coach

**Other positions he was considered for:**
– Wisconsin head coach
– Florida head coach (behind Shane Beamer)

Once Beamer was hired by Penn State, Franklin seized the opportunity to become Florida’s head coach. CFB 26 predicted that Florida would finish with just four wins this season, so Franklin inherits a program in need of a turnaround.

Historically, Florida hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2019, though they have reached that mark a couple of times in recent years. Franklin’s track record is impressive—winning 10 or more games in four of the last five eligible seasons (not counting 2020, when the Big Ten played a shortened season). He brings a winning mindset to a Gators program that could definitely use it.

This move by CFB 26 feels spot-on; Florida seems like a great fit for Franklin. Other plausible landing spots for him include Auburn or LSU, though those opportunities weren’t available in this simulation because Brian Kelly remained at LSU.

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### Other Notable Head Coach Firings

– Lincoln Riley, USC
– Luke Fickell, Wisconsin
– Jedd Fisch, Washington
– Hugh Freeze, Auburn
– Billy Napier, Florida (real life)
– Sherrone Moore, Michigan
– Jonathan Smith, Michigan State
– Brent Pry, Virginia Tech
– Sam Pittman, Arkansas (real life)
– Deshaun Foster, UCLA (real life)
– Bill O’Brien, Boston College

Lincoln Riley’s firing is a bit surprising, given that only a few seasons ago he was regarded as one of the nation’s top coaches. Realistically, he might be granted more time. The departures of Fickell, Freeze, and Fisch are less unexpected.

What stood out most was Michigan firing Sherrone Moore. Michigan was 2-4 in the simulation and finished with only four wins. But I didn’t expect the program to move on from Moore so quickly after Jim Harbaugh entrusted him to lead the team. It seemed he was still building his own program and recruiting classes. Now, Michigan is officially in the open market for a new head coach, competing with Penn State to attract the nation’s top talent.

With both Michigan and Penn State searching, no program is safe from losing coaches to competing offers.

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### Other Notable Head Coach Hirings

– Steve Sarkisian: Texas → Michigan
– Lane Kiffin: Ole Miss → Texas
– Clark Lea: Vanderbilt → Virginia Tech
– Ryan Silverfield: Memphis → Auburn
– Eliah Drinkwitz: Missouri → Arkansas
– Kalani Sitake: BYU → Oklahoma State
– Kyle Whittingham: Utah → USC
– Justin Wilcox: Cal → UCLA
– Lincoln Riley: USC → Washington
– Lance Leipold: Kansas → Wisconsin
– Clay Helton: Georgia Southern → South Carolina
– Thomas Hammock: Northern Illinois → Michigan
– Timmy Chang: Hawaii → BYU
– Tony Elliott: Virginia → Missouri
– Jedd Fisch: Washington → Utah
– Billy Napier: Florida → Memphis
– Sherrone Moore: Michigan → Boston College
– Hugh Freeze: Auburn → Troy
– Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State → Delaware
– Jonathan Smith: Michigan State → Fresno State
– Tony Sanchez: New Mexico State → Ole Miss

Michigan made a big splash, landing one of the top coaches in the country. Texas, after early-season struggles, rebounded and made the College Football Playoffs with Arch Manning at quarterback. Steve Sarkisian’s move to Michigan rewarded him with a prestigious position.

Texas, as a powerhouse, had its pick of coaches and snatched Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss, leaving Ole Miss scrambling. Ole Miss turned to New Mexico State’s Tony Sanchez, who went 3-9 in Conference USA and now faces a tough uphill battle.

In other moves, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea stepped down to take the Virginia Tech job after leading Vanderbilt to a 10-win season, narrowly missing the playoffs. BYU’s Kalani Sitake replaced Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, signaling a major culture shift. Lincoln Riley took the helm at Washington to try to restore success after the Kalen DeBoer era. Sherrone Moore landed at Boston College to work on rebuilding after Bill O’Brien’s tenure.

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### Final Thoughts

This simulation paints a chaotic picture of college football’s coaching landscape with many moves that don’t necessarily make logical sense and some destined to fail. Many seem like media-driven shakes intended to capture headlines rather than genuine hires based on fit or stability.

Nevertheless, the experiment aligns well with reality so far, capturing the frenzy and unpredictability of the 2024 college football coaching carousel. With marquee programs like Penn State and Michigan open and aggressive, the next few months promise an exhilarating coaching offseason.

Stay tuned.
https://www.operationsports.com/what-college-football-26-says-about-penn-states-next-head-coach-and-james-franklins-future/

Soros Fingerprints Found All Over the Rise of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani

In September 2017, a photograph surfaced on social media showing activist Linda Sarsour kneeling on a Brooklyn sidewalk beside campaign volunteers for City Council candidate Khader El-Yateem. Among them was a young organizer named Zohran Mamdani. That image, posted on El-Yateem’s campaign page, marked the beginning of a political collaboration that would soon extend far beyond a local election.

Eight years later, Mamdani, now 34, is positioned to seek the mayoralty of New York City. His ascent, according to a Fox News Digital investigation, is the result of a coordinated network of political and religious organizations that have advanced candidates sharing socialist and Islamist ideologies.

A review of 110 groups supporting Mamdani shows overlapping ties between Muslim advocacy organizations and left-wing coalitions, including 76 Democratic Party affiliates and unions. Central to that effort are two key networks: Sarsour’s MPower organizations and a related group called Emgage.

Tax records reviewed by Fox News Digital reveal that billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations have contributed nearly $2.5 million to MPower and Emgage in recent years. A spokesperson for the Open Society Foundations stated, “We fund a range of civil society organizations that work to deepen civic engagement through peaceful democratic participation, counter discrimination including against Muslim Americans, and advance human rights.” The spokesperson added that the cited grants occurred years before the mayoral race and were unrelated to any campaign activity.

The investigation found that MPower and Emgage are part of a coalition of about 30 ethnic and religious groups, including CAIR Action, the Islamic Circle of North America, the Muslim Action Coalition, and the Bangladeshi American Advocacy Group. Together, these groups have combined annual revenues exceeding $24 million and have mobilized resources, volunteers, and online campaigns to back Mamdani.

Analysts say these networks represent a coordinated political machine that merges progressive socialist movements with Islamist activism. Through campaigns like Emgage’s “Defend and Advance” initiative, the coalition promotes Mamdani alongside other Muslim candidates such as Virginia Lt. Governor candidate Ghazala Hashmi and Dearborn, Michigan, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.

Emgage’s financial supporters include the Sterling Charitable Gift Fund in Herndon, Virginia — a group previously investigated by federal authorities in connection with suspected funding of Hamas-linked entities in the early 2000s, though no charges were ever filed.

Over the past decade, Sarsour and her allies have built a nationwide infrastructure linking philanthropy, activism, and political organizing. Their financial backing has come from large foundations such as the Ford Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Tides Foundation, alongside Soros’ network. This structure has helped launch Mamdani’s political career by combining nonprofit outreach with campaign operations.

Dalia Al-Aqidi, an Iraqi American Muslim and Republican congressional candidate challenging Ilhan Omar in Minnesota, commented, “The data, the money trail, and the affiliations—from the Democratic Socialists of America to the Islamists—tell a different story.” She added, “Mamdani’s ascent is the product of deliberate design: a sophisticated collaboration between socialist activism and Islamist organizing, lubricated by millions in foundation grants and political donations.”

Mamdani’s activism began at Bowdoin College in Maine, where in 2012 he co-founded a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. By 2017, he was working on El-Yateem’s campaign with Sarsour. In 2018, he joined the board of the Muslim Democratic Club of New York, a political organization co-founded by Sarsour to mobilize Muslim voters for progressive candidates. The group endorsed Mamdani during his 2020 campaign for the New York State Assembly.

Public records show that MPower Change, a nonprofit housed at Neo Philanthropy, received at least $2.4 million in funding between 2017 and 2024, including more than $1 million from Soros’ Foundation to Promote Open Society and $450,000 from the MacArthur Foundation. Emgage Action, another key organization in Mamdani’s orbit, has received more than $3 million in grants from the same philanthropic network.

Mamdani’s rise has also been supported by several imams with controversial records. In January, he met with Imam Muhammad Al-Barr, who had previously prayed publicly for the “annihilation” of Israel. In May, Imam Siraj Wahhaj—who once testified as a character witness for Omar Abdel-Rahman, the “Blind Sheikh” convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing—donated to Mamdani’s campaign fund. Mamdani later described Wahhaj as “one of the nation’s foremost Muslim leaders.”

Other clerical backers include Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid of the Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood in Harlem, who previously defended individuals linked to terrorist organizations, and Imam Khalid Latif of New York University, who endorsed Mamdani on social media in June.

Following criticism of his meeting with Wahhaj, Mamdani received public support from Sarsour, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Emgage Action. Sarsour shared a photo of herself with Mamdani, writing, “May Allah continue to bless and protect you.” Emgage’s executive director Wa’el Alzayat responded to the controversy by saying, “We are in this for the long haul.”

Al-Aqidi said the controversy only confirms how deeply the network is entrenched. “For over a decade, Linda Sarsour and her network of allies have built the Mamdani machine piece by piece: the institutions, the donors, the narratives, and now, the candidate,” she said. “His rise was not spontaneous. It was engineered, and the machinery behind it is only getting stronger.”
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/soros-fingerprints-found-all-over-the-rise-of-democratic-socialist-zohran-mamdani/

Twelve NJ Democrat Mayors Break Ranks to Endorse Republican Jack Ciattarelli [WATCH]

Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has announced that he has received endorsements from at least 12 Democratic mayors across the state as early voting gets underway.

During an appearance, Ciattarelli said, “When Democratic mayors are endorsing the Republican nominee, it tells you how badly people want change. We’ve raked up at least 12 Democratic mayors that have endorsed me.”

According to Newsweek, the Democratic mayors who have publicly backed Ciattarelli include North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco, Branchville Mayor Anthony Frato, and Garfield Mayor Everett Garnto Jr. Notably, Garnto also announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party entirely following his endorsement of Ciattarelli.

Sacco, a longtime critic of Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, formally endorsed Ciattarelli two weeks ago, citing dissatisfaction with what he described as years of state funding cuts affecting local communities.

“North Bergen has faced significant challenges in recent years, losing critical state funding and aid despite our ongoing appeals for support,” Sacco wrote in a post on Instagram. “Jack has been consistently responsive and pledged to stand with North Bergen and ensure that our community—and others like it across New Jersey—receive the resources and attention they deserve.”

He continued, “I have full confidence in his leadership and his commitment to doing what’s right for our residents and for the future of our state. The welfare and well-being of our North Bergen residents are more important than party lines.”

These endorsements mark a significant development in the closely watched gubernatorial race, which has drawn national attention as early voting begins.

Ciattarelli’s campaign has focused heavily on cost-of-living issues, state tax rates, and education funding. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, Mikie Sherrill, has emphasized maintaining state programs implemented under Governor Murphy.

In addition to support from New Jersey mayors, Ciattarelli has received backing from the New Era Democrats, a Brooklyn-based political organization that describes itself as a working-class advocacy group.

“We are proud to endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor of New Jersey,” said the group’s president, Celia Lervasi. “As life continues to become unaffordable for the working class and New Jersey continues to be one of the highest taxed states in the country, Jack is the right person needed to make life more affordable for the residents of the Garden State.”

Ciattarelli’s campaign has sought to expand its appeal beyond the Republican base, highlighting bipartisan endorsements as evidence of dissatisfaction with the state’s current leadership.

The New Jersey gubernatorial race has become one of the most competitive statewide contests in the country, with both parties viewing it as a potential bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

A Rutgers University-Eagleton poll released Thursday shows Sherrill holding a narrow lead, with 50 percent of likely voters supporting her compared to 45 percent for Ciattarelli. The same survey found that nearly one in ten voters remain undecided, a margin that could prove decisive as early voting continues through next week.

Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman and the 2021 Republican nominee, has emphasized fiscal reform and education accountability as the cornerstones of his campaign. He has pledged to lower state property taxes, expand small-business incentives, and address concerns about classroom curriculum transparency.

Sherrill, a former U.S. Representative, has campaigned on maintaining social service funding, preserving state healthcare programs, and continuing climate initiatives launched during Murphy’s administration.

Both campaigns have increased statewide outreach in the final stretch before Election Day, with early voting expected to drive record turnout levels.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/twelve-nj-democrat-mayors-break-ranks-to-endorse-republican-jack-ciattarelli-watch/

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The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was

When the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994, the undersea rail link brought Britain closer to the European mainland than ever before. However, had circumstances been different, history might have taken a very different path. Among the competing proposals for a fixed Channel crossing was a massive bridge — a scheme so audacious that fate never allowed it to come to fruition.

### The Euro Route: Driving Across the Channel

Forget the double handling involved in putting cars on trains and traveling entirely by rail. Instead, the aptly-named Euro Route proposed that motorists simply drive across the Channel, perhaps even stopping for duty-free shopping in the middle of the sea along the way.

### Long-Held Dreams of a Channel Crossing

The concept of a permanent tunnel or transit link between Britain and France has deep historical roots. The earliest recorded example dates back to 1802, when French engineer Albert Mathieu-Favier proposed a tunnel design for horse-drawn stagecoaches travelling between the Isles and the mainland. Ultimately, though, the engineering challenges were beyond the era’s capabilities.

Despite this, the idea never truly disappeared. Starting in the late 1950s, British and French governments began exploring options seriously. The Channel Tunnel Study Group was formed as an Anglo-French task force to assess the feasibility of building a crossing. This effort led to an initial construction attempt beginning in 1973, which was abandoned two years later by British Prime Minister Harold Wilson due to high costs and the strains of the global oil crisis.

It would be over a decade before the concept returned to prominence. In 1984, the French and British governments reconvened to establish baseline project parameters, opening the development process to proposals in 1985. The Channel Tunnel Group eventually won with a plan for a 51.5-kilometer dual-track rail-only tunnel, carrying both passengers and vehicles between the two countries.

The Treaty of Canterbury was signed in 1986, construction began shortly after, and the infrastructure that exists today was born.

### The Bold Euro Route Proposal

While the Channel Tunnel was the winning project, it wasn’t the only proposal on the table. The Euro Route project was an altogether bolder scheme, featuring a three-stage crossing combining both road and rail.

Besides a twin-track rail tunnel similar to the Channel Tunnel, the Euro Route’s key selling point was its road crossing, promising motorists the convenience of driving straight across the Channel without the hassle of loading and unloading vehicles onto trains.

Marketing materials boldly stated:
*“From your home you will drive straight to France.”*

The project was not cheap. Estimated to cost around £6 billion (1985 prices), it was two to three times more expensive than the Channel Tunnel proposal. This higher price tag was unsurprising, given it included an entire road crossing in addition to a rail tunnel.

However, the project was backed by a powerful consortium of British institutions—including British Steel, Barclays Bank, and GEC—which had collectively secured over seven billion pounds in funding. The plan was to recoup costs over time through toll charges on users.

### Design and Functionality: Bridge, Tunnel, and Islands

The road crossing combined drama with practicality. Motorists would leave the M20 near Dover and pass through toll booths before driving onto a cable-stayed bridge standing approximately 50 meters above sea level. This bridge would stretch 8.5 km to an artificial island.

From this island, the motorway would spiral down beneath sea level into an undersea tunnel — a 21 km immersed tube tunnel carrying parallel dual carriageways safely below the shipping lanes. On the French side, a second artificial island would mark the tunnel’s end, with another bridge carrying traffic the last 7.5 km to the mainland.

A third artificial island between the two main islands was designed to serve as a ventilation shaft for the road tunnel and act as a navigation marker to enforce lane discipline for shipping in the busy Channel.

Overall, traveling the Euro Route was expected to take just 30 minutes over the road. With customs formalities “speeded up by computer,” the total journey time was anticipated to be approximately 45 minutes—a significant advantage over the all-rail Channel Tunnel.

The marketing materials highlighted:
*“NOTE: A shuttle service would require additional time for waiting, and loading and unloading; Euro Route does not.”*

### Why Not a Single Long Tunnel?

The combined bridge-tunnel-bridge concept might sound complicated compared to a single long road tunnel from coast to coast. However, a tunnel spanning well over 30 km would have been undesirable due to the prolonged time spent underground and concerns about traffic emissions building up in such an enclosed space.

The open-air bridges were designed to break up the journey and limit the distance spent underwater. Moreover, the artificial islands weren’t just entry and exit points. Euro Route envisioned them as destinations in their own right, featuring refueling stations, refreshments, parking, hotels, and even duty-free shopping complexes.

### The Rail Component

The Euro Route rail tunnel proposal was quite similar to the Channel Tunnel project ultimately built. It planned a tunnel running between Cheriton (UK) and Sangatte (France), mostly constructed using immersed tube methods rather than boring through the entire length.

The design featured two tubes for bidirectional travel with a central maintenance shaft—closely mirroring the final Channel Tunnel configuration.

### Public Opinion and the Final Decision

Research at the time suggested public sentiment leaned in favor of driving across the Channel. Around 52% of people preferred driving, with many actively disliking the car shuttle system used in the rail-only proposal.

Despite this, when decision time came, both governments chose the simpler, cheaper rail-only Channel Tunnel project. The decision is perhaps viewed differently today, given the Channel Tunnel’s significant budget overruns and construction delays.

We may never know how well—or badly—the Euro Route might have performed had it been built.

### A Dream That Never Took Flight

The Euro Route’s bridges and islands remain forever on the drawing board—a grand infrastructure dream that fell victim to caution and economics. Yet, those architectural drawings continue to capture the ambition of an era when anything seemed possible, even building a bridge linking two former bitter enemies over the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

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The story of the Euro Route is a fascinating what-if in the saga of connecting Britain and continental Europe—reminding us of the bold visions that often pave the way for future achievements.
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/

The Bishops and ICE

In and around Chicago, ICE has broken down doors, zip-tied and detained residents regardless of their legal status, and trashed their homes without warrants.

Federal troops have tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed peaceful protesters, journalists, Chicago police officers, and even a pastor mid-prayer.

Among those detained are a local TV journalist who was tackled to the ground and thrown into a van, a Chicago alderwoman, and a fifteen-year-old U.S. citizen who was held for hours without being allowed to contact his family for the crime of throwing eggs at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.

The violence has escalated beyond these incidents. For example, one schoolteacher in her car was shot at five times by ICE agents. Additionally, a father of two was killed after attempting to evade arrest at a traffic stop.

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https://www.realclearreligion.org/2025/10/27/the_bishops_and_ice_1143469.html

Canada Fast-Tracks Stablecoin Rules Ahead of November 4 Budget

Canada’s Crypto Scene Heats Up as Government Moves to Regulate Stablecoins

Canada’s cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly evolving, with the government taking a proactive role in shaping the future of digital assets. Ottawa is moving swiftly to introduce stablecoin regulations, with detailed proposals expected to be unveiled in the upcoming federal budget on November 4. This development comes just days after a record-breaking $126 million fine was levied against a crypto company for anti-money laundering violations. Here’s what you need to know.

Stablecoin Rules Finally on the Way

According to Bloomberg, Canadian officials have spent the past few weeks engaged in intensive discussions with regulators and industry leaders to finalize the framework for stablecoin governance. These talks are anticipated to culminate in clear regulatory proposals when Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presents the new budget next week.

Stablecoins play a crucial role as a bridge between digital assets and mainstream finance. However, until now, regulatory treatment of stablecoins in Canada has been unclear. Currently, regulators classify stablecoins as securities or derivatives, creating uncertainty for companies and investors alike.

Meanwhile, the United States has already taken significant steps forward. The Genius Act, enacted in July, empowers US regulators to supervise stablecoin issuers and establish reserve requirements. This legislation categorizes compliant stablecoins as payment instruments, a move that has been widely welcomed by the crypto industry.

Experts Warn of Capital Flight

Industry leaders are urging the Canadian government to act swiftly or risk falling behind in the global crypto race. John Ruffolo, founder of Maverix Private Equity, cautioned that without timely regulations, Canadian investors might increasingly turn to US stablecoins. This shift could dampen demand for Canadian bonds and weaken local financial autonomy.

“Every Canadian who transacts in a US stablecoin funds American debt, enriches American institutions and exports our financial data south,” Ruffolo remarked earlier this month.

The call for a national regulatory framework is echoed by prominent institutions. Both the Bank of Canada and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) have emphasized the need to close regulatory gaps. Former deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins highlighted the importance of rules that promote “trust, security, stability and competitiveness” within the payments ecosystem.

Crackdown Sets the Tone for Enforcement

The urgency for stronger regulations was underscored last week when FINTRAC, Canada’s financial watchdog, imposed a historic $126 million fine on Cryptomus (Xeltox Enterprises Ltd) for an unprecedented 2,593 anti-money laundering violations—the largest fine ever issued in Canada’s crypto sector.

Investigations revealed the company failed to report suspicious transactions linked to serious crimes including child abuse, ransomware attacks, and Iran-related transfers. These operations were traced back to Uzbekistan and Spain.

FINTRAC criticized the company’s inadequate systems, stating they “significantly impair transparency and accountability.” The agency warned that Canada’s crypto sector still contains significant vulnerabilities that criminals can exploit.

What’s Next for Canada’s Crypto Regulations?

With regulatory clarity on stablecoins expected soon, Canadian crypto firms and investors are watching closely. Effective rules could bolster trust and foster innovation in the digital asset space, while lax oversight risks capital flight and reputational damage.

As the federal budget approaches, all eyes are on Ottawa to deliver a balanced framework that supports growth while safeguarding the financial system.

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Also Read: Crypto Regulations in Canada 2025
https://coinpedia.org/news/canada-fast-tracks-stablecoin-rules-ahead-of-november-4-budget/

Clima de hoy en Nueva York para este lunes 27 de octubre

¿Aún no sabes qué ropa ponerte para salir por las calles de Nueva York este lunes?

El pronóstico del tiempo para las próximas horas en la Gran Manzana indica una temperatura máxima de 55 grados Fahrenheit (13ºC) y una mínima de 43 grados Fahrenheit (6ºC). Por otra parte, la sensación térmica, es decir, la “temperatura real” que los neoyorquinos van a sentir, rondará los 57ºF (14ºC) tanto de máxima como de mínima.

La probabilidad de que se produzcan precipitaciones es muy baja: 1% durante el día y 2% durante la noche. En cuanto a la nubosidad, se espera un 12% durante el día y un 13% en el transcurso de la noche.

Además, se esperan vientos con una velocidad máxima de 6.84 mph durante la primera mitad del día y la noche, por lo que se recomienda llevar ropa ligera.

En esta época del año, el amanecer será a las 07:20 h y el crepúsculo ocurrirá a las 17:59 h. En total, habrá 11 horas de sol durante el día.

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### Pronóstico del tiempo para mañana en Nueva York

En cuanto al clima de mañana en la ciudad de Nueva York, se esperan nubes y claros con poca probabilidad de precipitaciones. Las temperaturas oscilarán entre los 46 y los 57 grados Fahrenheit (8 y 14ºC).

No olvides revisar las últimas noticias sobre el clima en [www.eldiariony.com/clima](http://www.eldiariony.com/clima).

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### El clima en Nueva York

Nueva York ofrece un clima fundamentalmente húmedo, con inviernos fríos y veranos calurosos. La proximidad del océano Atlántico contribuye a suavizar las variaciones extremas de temperatura.

Los meses más fríos son diciembre y marzo, mientras que los más calurosos se registran entre julio y agosto.

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### ¿Cómo es el clima en Estados Unidos?

Un país tan extenso como Estados Unidos presenta climas muy contrastados según la región y la época del año.

En la Costa Este predominan dos tipos de clima:
– **Húmedo subtropical**, en la zona sudeste, caracterizado por veranos con altas temperaturas y mucha humedad, e inviernos frescos con precipitaciones abundantes en zonas litorales.
– **Continental húmedo**, en latitudes que van desde aproximadamente 40° N hasta 70° N, donde las precipitaciones se distribuyen a lo largo de todo el año. En invierno, las nevadas son comunes, mientras que en los meses centrales del verano se pueden presentar fuertes tormentas.

Por otro lado, en la región oeste de Estados Unidos predominan al menos tres grandes tipos de clima: semiárido, árido y mediterráneo.

El clima semiárido frío abarca la parte central del oeste y se extiende de norte a sur, caracterizado por escasas precipitaciones y bajas temperaturas.

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Con esta información, estarás listo para enfrentar el clima de Nueva York y entender mejor las condiciones climáticas del país. ¡Que tengas un excelente día!
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/27/clima-de-hoy-en-nueva-york-para-este-lunes-27-de-octubre/

Nelly Furtado se retira de los escenarios tras meses de críticas a su físico

La cantante canadiense Nelly Furtado, quien cuenta con casi tres décadas de trayectoria, sorprendió a sus seguidores al anunciar su retiro de los escenarios a los 46 años.

La ganadora del Grammy, conocida por temas como “I’m Like a Bird” y “Turn Off the Light”, compartió un mensaje en sus redes sociales para celebrar su legado y justificar su inesperada decisión, con motivo del aniversario 25 de su álbum de debut, *Whoa, Nelly!*.

“25 años después, mi música ha llegado a una nueva generación de fans y no podría estar más feliz por eso”, escribió la artista al pie de una imagen suya a los 20 años junto a un video reciente de una actuación en Berlín.

Aunque no mencionó directamente las críticas que ha recibido en los últimos meses sobre su físico debido al aumento de peso, Nelly Furtado celebró sus logros, agradeció a sus fans y aseguró que buscará nuevos retos creativos que, dijo, considera “más adecuados” a sus circunstancias actuales.

“Dejando todo esto de lado, he decidido alejarme de la actuación por el previsible futuro y dedicarme a otros proyectos creativos y personales que creo que se adaptarán mejor a esta próxima fase de mi vida”, explicó.

Sin embargo, la cantante aclaró que esta decisión no significa un adiós total a la música.

“He disfrutado muchísimo de mi carrera y todavía me encanta escribir música, ya que siempre lo he visto como un pasatiempo que tuve la suerte de convertir en una carrera”, afirmó, enfatizando que continuará identificándose como compositora.

Con siete discos publicados y una influencia notable en el pop de inicios de los 2000, Nelly Furtado agradeció a sus fans de todas las generaciones por escuchar y vibrar con su música y asistir a alguno de sus espectáculos.

También reconoció el apoyo de quienes la ayudaron a hacer realidad sus sueños pop, tanto a nivel creativo como organizativo.

“Gratitud infinita a cualquiera que alguna vez haya escuchado y vibrado con mi música y haya asistido a cualquiera de mis espectáculos.

Agradezco profundamente a todos aquellos que han trabajado tan duro para ayudarme a hacer mis sueños pop realidad a un nivel creativo y organizacional. Agradezco a todos mis brillantes y leales colaboradores”.

Como era de esperarse, la noticia generó una oleada de reacciones de tristeza entre sus seguidores, pero también muchos mensajes donde le externaron su apoyo.

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Ravens’ Harbaugh calls the mix-up over Jackson’s injury status an ‘honest’ mistake

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his team’s injury list mix-up as an “honest mistake” after the organization initially listed quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Friday, then retroactively changed his designation to limited the following day.

“Nobody’s trying to hide anything,” Harbaugh said following Baltimore’s 30-16 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. “There’s no advantage to be gained with that.”

On Friday, the Ravens reported Jackson as a full participant in practice and listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game. However, on Saturday, Baltimore ruled Jackson out for the game and clarified that he had actually been limited on Friday.

The team explained that although Jackson practiced “fully,” he did not take starter reps and therefore should have been listed as limited. According to NFL policy, full participation means completing 100% of a player’s normal repetitions.

“I’m not involved in those rules. I don’t know those particular rules,” Harbaugh said. “I think in their defense, he practiced a full practice. I think they felt like because he did the same number of reps it was a full practice, but when you dig in and you read the rule, at the end of the day it wasn’t right. As soon as we found out, we changed it.”

When asked who he was referring to as “they,” Harbaugh replied, “That’s in the training room, and the PR and the other side.”

Harbaugh also appeared uncertain about the available status designations on the injury report.

“I do think if we’d had the old status, maybe they would have said doubtful. Maybe? I don’t know,” he said. “But questionable or out, we weren’t going to say out because he wasn’t out until Saturday, when that conversation was had on the medical side.”

It is worth noting that “doubtful” remains a designation that can be used on NFL injury reports.

With Jackson sidelined, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley started in his place and led the Ravens to their highest-scoring game since Week 3 — the last time the team had Jackson available for a full game.

“We always prepare for Lamar,” Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus said. “Then when we found out he wasn’t playing, it was get ready for the next guy.”

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https://wtop.com/baltimore-ravens/2025/10/ravens-harbaugh-calls-the-mix-up-over-jacksons-injury-status-an-honest-mistake/