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How Continuous Assessment in Canadian Schools Prepares Students for University Life

Jan 29, 2026 Сontinuous assessment education is one of the defining features of the Canadian school system and a major reason why its graduates adapt so successfully to university life. Unlike exam-centric models that concentrate performance into a single high-pressure test, Canadian schools evaluate students continuously through coursework, projects, presentations, and teacher feedback. This approach


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IRS owes some taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty tax relief, watchdog audit finds

An audit from a government watchdog alerted the IRS of the mistake and the agency took steps to credit the tax accounts affected by the oversight.

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GameStop mania fed off investor angst — unease that continues to fuel 'gamblifying' of investing

Five years after GameStop stock fueled a revolution among retail investors, their angst will likely continue to fuel speculative buying, experts said.

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EP #543 The Exact Strategy Behind a $165K Kickstarter Campaign | The Pin

 If you’re working on a Kickstarter and want real crowdfunding tips you can actually use, this episode is for you. You’ll learn exactly what went into a $165k+ raise for a sustainable, innovative product that’s racking up news headlines.  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Sudeshna Naik, co-founder of The Pin, a luxury wooden wireless earbud with built-in AI translation. Sudeshna shares how her background in computer science and sustainable product development at UC Berkeley led her to challenge the perception that eco-friendly products are “second class.” Engineered for premium sound, The Pin is made from FSC-certified wood and designed to help reduce the increasing issue of e-waste. Sudeshna broke down how “The Pin” smashed its $165,000+ Kickstarter goal. You’ll learn: Why THIS key variable matters more than audience […]


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Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11% Thursday

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

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Manulife Uses AI To Compress Life Insurance Approval Times

Jan 29, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Insurtech and Automation Manulife Automates Life Insurance Approvals In Minutes On January 29 2026, Manulife Canada announced changes to its life insurance application process that allow eligible applicants to receive automated approvals in as little as two minutes. The update combines a redesigned digital application with


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Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

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Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 10%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

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Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal information from fraudsters.

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GameStop mania fed off investor angst. Experts say that unease still fuels ‘gamblifying’ of investing

Five years after GameStop stock fueled a revolution among retail investors, their angst will likely continue to fuel speculative buying, experts said.

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Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 12%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

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Altimeter Capital's Brad Gerstner backs Trump accounts for kids in Indiana

Hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner announced Wednesday a pledge to seed Trump accounts for children in Indiana.

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Rap artist Nicki Minaj pledges support for Trump accounts

Minaj will attend a summit Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to promote Trump accounts.

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IRS watchdog says some taxpayers could see 'greater challenges' during 2026 filing season

Some taxpayers could see "greater challenges" during the 2026 filing season, according to the national taxpayer advocate. Here's what filers need to know.

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Bessent: 600,000 families have already applied for Trump accounts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 600,000 families have already signed up for Trump accounts since tax season started on Monday. 

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