February 21st, 2026
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No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C. government

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia’s government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a deadly shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter’s online interactions with its ChatGPT program. The province says the day after the meeting, OpenAI requested contact ... Read More »

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Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker out at least 1 week with right hip strain

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least one week because of a right hip strain that happened against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The team made the announcement on Saturday before the team’s game against the Orlando Magic. Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds ... Read More »

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Robert McCray V scores 29, Florida State keeps on rolling with 70-65 win over Clemson

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Robert McCray V matched his season-high with 29 points, including Florida State’s final 10, and the streaking Seminoles defeated Clemson 70-65 on Saturday. Florida State held the lead for 11 minutes in the first half despite nine lead changes. Ace Buckner nailed three 3-pointers in the final four minutes, and two ... Read More »

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Harry Kane scores 2 goals, concedes penalty as Bayern holds on to extend Bundesliga lead

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored twice but conceded a penalty as Bayern Munich held on to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to extend its Bundesliga lead on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund failed to keep pace as it was held 2-2 at Leipzig in the late game. Fábio Silva scored in stoppage time for Dortmund to salvage ... Read More »

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Winter Olympics recap: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz 4th in speedskating

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo set the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics as the Norwegian star completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men’s cross-country skiing events on Saturday. Klaebo’s triumph in the 50-kilometer mass start race was his sixth victory at the Milan Cortina ... Read More »

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No. 17 St. John’s routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 on Saturday for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years. Dylan Darling scored 17 points off the bench and Zuby Ejiofor added 15 for the first-place Red ... Read More »

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Real Madrid beaten by Osasuna to boost Barcelona in La Liga title race

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

Spanish league leader Real Madrid was stunned by Osasuna in a 2-1 loss on Saturday. Raul Garcia’s 90th-minute winner means Barcelona can overtake Madrid at the top of the standings by beating Levante on Sunday. Madrid is two points clear of second-place Barca, having played a game more. Vinicius Junior looked to have at least ... Read More »

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Canada captain Alphonso Davies injures hamstring in Bayern win

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustained a torn muscle fibre in his right hamstring during a game Saturday, his club Bayern Munich has confirmed. Davies went off injured during Bayern Munich’s 3-2 Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt. The soccer club said his injury was confirmed after and examination carried out its medical staff, and that Davies ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after shooting: B.C. government

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia’s government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter’s online interactions with its ChatGPT program. The province says the day after the meeting, OpenAI requested contact information ... Read More »

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Cardinals sign infielder Ramón Urías to a 1-year deal with mutual option for 2027

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old Urías played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles before getting traded to the Houston Astros in the middle of last season. Between the ... Read More »

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Condon pours in 24 as No. 12 Florida rolls past Ole Miss 94-75, tightening SEC grip

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Alex Condon scored 24 points and No. 12 Florida tightened its grip atop the Southeastern Conference standings with a 94-75 win over Mississippi on Saturday. Florida (21-6, 12-2 SEC) entered as the conference leader with a two-game cushion in the loss column over Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee with four games remaining. ... Read More »

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