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Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five games, MLB said, which came to 56.5%. There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — While Bad Bunny has dominated global charts, the superstar has not had quite the same success in Brazil, a country notoriously hard for foreign stars to win over due to a devotion to national artists. But a shift that began with his Grammy-winning album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” may accelerate further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics’ Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets, following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for the office of the transport minister says the government is still discussing the certification of other aircraft with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The government has yet to certify the Gulfstream ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki says she has cervical cancer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said Friday that she has cervical cancer. The former “Jersey Shore” star said in a video posted to TikTok that a biopsy had revealed the stage one cancer. “Obviously not the news that I was hoping for,” she said, sitting in her car between medical appointments. “But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps embracing expectations ahead of new MLS season
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know that repeating last season’s success won’t be easy. The Major League Soccer team isn’t about to shy away from the challenge. The ‘Caps feel there’s still work to be done after falling short in both the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the MLS Cup last year, said midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent global tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 10 per cent global levy. The latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as CUSMA. The duty will also not be applied on top of sector-specific tariffs like steel, aluminum and automobiles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheffler has another slow start and was happy to get a weekend at Riviera
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scottie Scheffler gave a light fist pump when his final putt barely curled in on the 18th hole at Riviera, typical of his subdued reaction when he wins most tournaments. The difference Friday is the putt allowed him to make the cut on the number at the Genesis Invitational. A slow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Trump keeps carveout under CUSMA in new 10 per cent tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The majority of Canadian exports will not be hit by Donald Trump’s new 10 per cent global levy which the United States president enacted after the Supreme Court shut down his previous tariff tool. The latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade and will not be applied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: US and Canada win and will square off for gold medal in men’s hockey
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — The Olympic final that many hockey fans wanted is set: Canada will play the United States for the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. Both teams took care of business in Friday’s semifinals, though Canada needed a late goal to get past Finland 3-2. The Americans then overwhelmed Slovakia 6-2 behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Eric Dane did not believe in an afterlife. “I think when the lights go out, it’s over,” he said in an interview for “Famous Last Words,” a Netflix series that’s available now. “I do believe that once we go to sleep or however it is we — we go, once we’re gone, we’re gone.” He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina fire that killed Denny Hamlin’s father ruled accidental; exact cause still unknown
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina house fire that killed the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services said the Dec. 28 fire at the two-story home originated in ... Read More »
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