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Canada investing more than $500 million in European Space Agency programs
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the government is ramping up its investment in European Space Agency programs by $528.5 million. Joly made the announcement at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference in Ottawa today. She says the investment in ESA programs creates new opportunities for Canada’s own space sector to thrive and build a competitive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Naylor credits Seattle Mariners clubhouse dog Tucker for making him feel at home
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Whether it was teammates, coaches, kitchen crew or clubhouse managers, Josh Naylor felt abundantly comfortable across his three months with the Seattle Mariners. And thanks to a furry friend, Naylor felt right at home. A day removed from signing a $92.5 million, five-year contract, Naylor credited Seattle’s clubhouse Labrador retriever, Tucker, for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando Pride Sporting Director Haley Carter steps down
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
ORLAND, Fla. (AP) — Haley Carter, the Orlando Pride’s vice president of soccer operations and sporting director, is stepping down to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday. Carter has been with the team for the past three seasons, during which time the team won an NWSL title and acquired such dynamic players as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Perez of France leaves PGA Tour for LIV Golf
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
Victor Perez of France is the first player this year to leave the PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf, with the league announcing on Tuesday he will be joining the Cleeks. Perez had joint membership on the PGA Tour and European tour with three European tour titles. He played only the French Open this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organized by the U.S. that she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat.” Trump has said Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria and has told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects the injured Antetokounmpo to miss ‘probably two weeks’
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects Giannis Antetokounmpo’s groin strain to keep the two-time MVP out for “probably two weeks.” Rivers discussed the injury Tuesday while speaking on Bucks+ Audio’s “Courtside with Gale Klappa” podcast. “I don’t know what grade it is, but I know it’s not a bad one, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle out 2-3 weeks with left hip flexor strain, joining Wembanyama on Spurs injury list
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle is expected to miss two to three weeks after an MRI revealed a left hip flexor strain. Castle underwent the MRI on Monday, a day after sitting out the second half of San Antonio’s 123-110 victory over Sacramento. Castle had four points while playing 15:34 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgetown’s Vince Iwuchukwu to have a medical procedure
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown center Vince Iwuchukwu needs to have a medical procedure and will be evaluated after six to eight weeks, the school said Tuesday, without giving any specifics about his condition. Iwuchukwu is a 7-foot-1 senior who began his college career as a five-star recruit at Southern California. In July 2022, he collapsed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s budget legislation puts final nail in the coffin of the digital services tax
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA — Legislation to implement the Liberals’ new federal budget will also spell the end of Canada’s ill-fated digital services tax. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced legislation in the House of Commons today to implement measures included in the federal budget, which narrowly passed a vote in the chamber on Monday. The formal repeal of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump attacks ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce in angry response to three sharp questions
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump denounced ABC News’ Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” Tuesday and threatened the network’s license to broadcast after she asked him three sharp questions at the White House. The network’s chief White House correspondent was among reporters let into the Oval Office to question the president and Saudi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots
By Canadian Press on November 18th, 2025
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots. Spain, FIFA’s top-ranked team, was held to a 2-2 home draw with Turkey but took first place in Group E and equaled Italy’s 31-match unbeaten streak in competitive games. Italy’s record came between ... Read More »
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