In shift, Goldberg now in talks about lottery fantasy sports venture

In shift, Goldberg now in talks about lottery fantasy sports venture

STATE HOUSE — Marking a departure from past comments on the issue, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg told the Boston Herald on Tuesday that it is time for the Massachusetts Lottery to dip a toe into the world of daily online fantasy sports.

In the wake of allegations that employees of sites like DraftKings and FanDuel have used inside information to boost their jackpots, Goldberg said the Lottery is working on developing a state-run online fantasy sports website.

Muslim woman can wear niqab for Canada citizenship oath
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Muslim woman can wear niqab for Canada citizenship oath

Religion News Service

TORONTO (RNS) — A Canadian court has cleared the way for a Muslim woman to wear her face veil, or niqab, while taking the oath of citizenship.

The Federal Court of Appeal on Monday (Oct. 5) refused to suspend its ruling from last month that the government may not bar Zunera Ishaq from covering her face during the Canadian citizenship ceremony.

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