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Data now plays a role in changing Canadian sport culture
Data science is holding a mirror up to Canadian sport. Boxing Canada and Sail Canada…
A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct
LONDON (AP) — Health ministers in the Western Pacific nominated a surgeon from Tonga, Dr.…
Tortoise, Frank the Tank, found wandering in a B.C. field of bok choy needs home
VANCOUVER – With a name like Frank the Tank, you might think nothing could stop…
In the news today: War update from Israel, Canadian grocers keep mum on pricing plans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Millennial Money: The questions you aren’t asking (but should) during open enrollment
Open enrollment is no one’s idea of a good time, but health coverage is a…
Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out
NEW YORK (AP) — Alysha Clark has spent the past five WNBA offseasons playing overseas…
With humanitarian aid blocked at Egyptian border, Gaza draws closer to total collapse
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Truckloads of aid idled at Egypt’s border with Gaza as…
Israeli video compilation shows the savagery and ease of Hamas’ attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A grisly montage of video and photographs of Hamas’s massacre…
Defeated New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will remain leader of his Labour Party
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Defeated New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Tuesday he…
Medical expert testifies restraint actions of Tacoma police killed Washington man
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — An expert in forensic pathology testified Monday in the ongoing trial…
Billions in TV revenue, athletes as employees on the line as college sports faces more legal threats
At a reception attended by several university presidents in Manhattan, Arizona State President Michael Crow…
Gaza’s limited water supply raises concerns for human health
NEW YORK (AP) — A lack of clean water in the Gaza Strip is raising…
Rangers jump on Valdez early, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros, lead ALCS 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) — No matter the place or the moment, the Texas Rangers are rolling…
Venezuela and opposition reach deal on electoral conditions. They plan to sign Tuesday in Barbados
NEW YORK (AP) — Venezuela’s government and opposition have reached an agreement on new electoral…
‘Harmful’: Human rights commissioner resigns over Saskatchewan’s pronoun bill
REGINA – Former Saskatchewan human rights commissioner Heather Kuttai says she spoke with her son…
Winnipeg court hears man was in psychosis when he killed parents, attacked nurse
WINNIPEG – Court has heard a man was experiencing psychosis and thought higher powers were…
Wisconsin Republicans admit vote to fire elections chief had no legal effect
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin lawmakers working to oust the state’s nonpartisan top elections…
FBI report: Violent crime decreases to pre-pandemic levels, but property crime is on the rise
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Violent crime across the U.S. decreased last year — dropping to…
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight…
Many frustrated Argentines pinning hopes on firebrand populist Javier Milei in presidential race
SALTA, Argentina (AP) — Javier Milei, a right-wing populist who admires Donald Trump and made…
Miniature ‘Star Wars’ X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker’s collection
DALLAS (AP) — A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for…
Trump has narrow gag order imposed on him by federal judge overseeing 2020 election subversion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump…
Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Monday it has started destroying surveillance cameras…
Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite ‘sense of urgency’ from pot industry
TORONTO – When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, there were still many unknown implications…