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Louvre Heist: Police Close In on Suspects, But Stolen Treasures Remain Missing

                    A tiara adorned with pearls worn by French Empress Eugenie was among the items stolen by thieves French authorities are tightening the net around the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist, but experts warn that the priceless artworks may never be recovered. Investigators believe they are close to identifying and apprehending the group responsible for the theft, which has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. Yet, recovering the stolen pieces poses a far greater challenge. Stolen masterpieces often vanish into the shadows of the black market, where they are traded privately or used as collateral in criminal dealings. Art crime specialists note that once such works disappear, they are rarely seen again in public. “The thieves may be caught, but the art is likely already hidden, sold, or damaged,” one expert explained. For now, the Louvre remains open, but under heightened secur...
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Provincial Directive Curbs AHS Authority Over Private Surgical Contract Negotiations

 


In a significant policy shift, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has stripped Alberta Health Services (AHS) of its authority to negotiate contracts with private surgical facilities. According to a government directive obtained by media, the change came after internal concerns—raised by the agency’s then-chief executive—over rising contract costs.

Documents, including a letter from former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos’s lawyer, allege that senior government officials—even involving Premier Danielle Smith’s former chief of staff—intervened in AHS’s procurement process to favor private companies. This interference reportedly undermined AHS’s established negotiation powers and raised serious questions about transparency in the province’s health system. 

A separate report in a Morning Update from Unpublished Newswire reiterated the move, noting that the directive is part of broader reforms aimed at reducing costs by leveraging competitive pricing in surgical services.  Meanwhile, a CityNews investigation has added context to the controversy, citing denials by private surgical providers who label the allegations of sweetheart deals as “false and baseless.” 

Critics and opposition leaders are calling for further inquiry into the decision-making process behind these changes, arguing that the shift could signal a move toward greater privatization of public health services. In contrast, government representatives insist that the directive is intended solely to improve efficiency and ensure more competitive pricing for publicly funded operations.

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