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Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’ fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel, is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades, the Vatican said Monday. The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors during the three-month cleaning, albeit with scaffolding partially obstructing the view of the fresco, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third baseman Yoán Moncada finalizes $4 million, 1-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Angels
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels finalized a $4 million, one-year contract on Monday to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada. Moncada, who will be 31 in May, batted .234 with 12 homers, 35 RBIs and a .783 OPS over 84 games for Los Angeles last season. He was particularly effective at the plate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas coach Jason Kidd was fined $35,000 for blasting referees after a loss to the Rockets
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating and using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Kidd made his comments after the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss at Houston Rockets on Saturday. “The referees did not do their job tonight,” Kidd said during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Taylor handcuffed after intervening in postgame incident
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse’s basketball and football teams over the weekend. A statement from civil rights attorney Harry Daniels’ office said Taylor was concerned about Morehouse football players who “were acting aggressively” toward Tuskegee players and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian pair Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps out of figure skating team event
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MILAN — Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will not compete in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics due to an injury Stellato-Dudek sustained during training, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Monday. Canadian champions Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud will compete in the pairs portion of the team event instead. Stellato-Dudek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canadians at the Grammys
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry Walter, better known as Cirkut, at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, as the Halifax-raised producer took home two trophies, including producer of the year and best dance pop recording for Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra.” Walter was recognized for his work with Lady Gaga on the gothic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s our livelihood’: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
The first sign that something was afoot in the rural Ontario community of Clearview came about a year ago, when Mayor Doug Measures found out that a local farm was registered to the Crown months after it was listed for sale. A few months later, he learned at a meeting with federal government officials that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCann, Vasilevskiy, Konecny named NHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK — Seattle Kraken left-wing Jared McCann, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and Philadelphia Flyers right-wing Travis Konecny have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. McCann had four goals and three assists in three games to lift the Kraken moved into third place in the Pacific Division with a perfect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activists urge RCMP to solicit evidence of Canadians involved in Iran atrocities
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Human rights activists say the RCMP should collect reports from members of the public on possible major crimes committed by Canadians on behalf of the Iranian regime. The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights wants a “structural investigation” which would see the RCMP assemble evidence of Canadian residents taking part in war crimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos of the Westminster dog show
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The Westminster Kennel Club hosted its 150th annual show. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Yuki Iwamura And Angelina Katsanis, The Associated Press... Read More »
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