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Ever Carradine, Martha Plimpton, Hilary Duff and more remember Robert Carradine
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Castmates and family members are mourning Robert Carradine, part of a famous Hollywood family and star of “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Lizzie McGuire.” Carradine died at 71. Ever Carradine “Growing up in the 70s and 80 with a single dad in Laurel Canyon is not exactly the recipe for a grounded childhood, but somehow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia. Carney says the new sanctions will target 100 vessels in the “shadow fleet” which are involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Moscow invaded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s House of Commons on Tuesday approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy. The approval came in a voice vote. It was unclear when the release could occur, as the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MONTREAL — Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Olympic boxing champ Yoka takes DR Congo license but rejects Olympic switch from France
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French boxer Tony Yoka has taken a boxing license with the Democratic Republic of Congo — his father’s country — and denied he has an ambition of winning another Olympic gold medal. The 33-year-old Yoka was the super heavyweight champion at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Yoka published a video on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid’s Courtois disappointed with Mourinho’s criticism of Vinícius over racism claim
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho’s criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior for accusing Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of racism last week. Courtois commented on Tuesday, a day before Madrid hosted Benfica in their Champions League playoffs second leg. Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon last week was overshadowed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league’s latest rule changes. The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The food festival isn’t dead. But social media is rewriting the recipe
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — For nearly 10 years running, Lesley VanNess never missed the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, a beachfront bacchanal of celebrities, booze and bites that tens of thousands of attendees pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to join. It was about access, the chance to nosh and gab with the likes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season. The Braves will oversee the production, sales, marketing and distribution of the telecasts of more than 140 games this season. The Braves chose to control the BravesVision plan instead of having the telecasts produced by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada OKs latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Federal regulators are giving the thumbs-up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets after tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status. A Transport Canada database shows that it certified the American company’s latest private planes on Monday, roughly a week after green-lighting two older Gulfstream models. Trump threatened last month to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine and more sanctions against Russia. The sanctions involve 100 vessels in what is called the “shadow fleet” involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian oil sales. Carney’s announcement comes as Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale ... Read More »
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