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Police investigate how Rome’s beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk – again
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Italian police are investigating how one of Rome’s most beloved monuments, the elephant sculpture designed by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, lost the tip of its left tusk — again. Police found the 11-centimeter (4-inch) marble fragment near the statue over the weekend. They said on Wednesday that they had determined it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New report says youth should help guide Ottawa’s campaign against online harms
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Advocates say the federal government should listen to young people as it takes on the problem of online harms. The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights says in a new report today, that current systems aren’t protecting young people in digital spaces. The group and youth representatives are holding a joint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sevilla coach gets 7-game suspension after complaints against officials in Spanish league game
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation suspended Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda for seven matches on Wednesday. Almeyda was sent off late in Sevilla’s 1-1 home draw against Alaves in La Liga on Saturday after the Argentine clashed with officials. The federation’s disciplinary committee said the suspension included three matches for contempt and disregard for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning, saying he is honoured to welcome Jeneroux as the newest member of the Liberal caucus. Jeneroux suddenly announced plans to resign in November, just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa fans storm court after Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points in 57-52 victory over No. 9 Nebraska
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points and Cooper Koch added 10 as Iowa overcame a cold-shooting second half to defeat No. 9 Nebraska 57-52 on Tuesday night, leading Hawkeyes fans to storm the court following the win over their border rival. Iowa (19-7, 9-6 Big Ten) won despite not making a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving won’t play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break. Dallas is on a nine-game losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to join Liberals
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re looking for someone to debate the new “Wuthering Heights” movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She’s a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of “Wuthering Heights.” When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers set for a Mexico City return as the NFL brings back regular-season games
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will return to Mexico City to play a regular-season game this season, the NFL said Wednesday. The date and opponent are yet to be determined, but the game will be played in the renovated Azteca Stadium, which recently was renamed Banorte. The stadium has been closed for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keen wine collector Franck Haise takes charge of French club Rennes
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Ligue 1 side Rennes hired Franck Haise as its new coach on Wednesday following Habib Beye’s exit. Haise has been given a contract until 2027, the French club said in a statement. Haise’s immediate task is to guide sixth-place Rennes into fourth spot and a place in the Champions League qualifying rounds. Rennes is six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis participation in the US rises to a new high of 27.3 million in 2025, USTA says
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Tennis Association said Wednesday that 27.3 million people in the U.S. played the sport in 2025, reaching a new high in its sixth consecutive year of growth. Recreational tennis soared during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and has risen by 54% in the U.S. since 2019, according to the ... Read More »
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