The US Senate has voted down a proposed 10-year ban on states regulating artificial intelligence models, ending a controversial plan supported by Big Tech companies. Senators voted by a margin of 99 to one in favour of an amendment to remove the wording from Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending legislation.

Giroux signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Ottawa on Sunday. If Giroux achieves all of his bonuses, he could earn up to $4.75 million. The 37-year-old forward generated 15 goals, 35 assists and 138 shots on net across 81 appearances in the 2024-25 regular season.