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Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington’s streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The streets of the nation’s capital will host an IndyCar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Friday, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House at speeds approaching 200 mph. Trump signed an executive order establishing the race on Aug. 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn says ‘Olympic dream is not over’ after crashing in last race before Winter Games
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final downhill race on Friday before the Olympics and said she hopes to recover in time for the Milan Cortina Games. “This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Journalist Don Lemon is charged with federal civil rights crimes in anti-ICE church protest
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon has been charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. Lemon was arrested Thursday by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kon Knueppel is giving former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg a challenge in NBA Rookie of the Year race
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg entered the season as the overwhelming favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year. But his old college roommate is giving the No. 1 draft pick a run for his money. Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is in the midst of the most productive rookie season in Hornets history, ranking third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve a Twenty20 hat trick as Sri Lanka was beaten by 11 runs in a rain-affected series opener on Friday. Rain allowed only 17 overs to Sri Lanka, which was all out for 133 with four balls unused. England was cruising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting 100-plus girls in the United States
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
A 40-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty in the United States for sexually exploiting more than 100 children on social media. The U.S. Justice Department says the Canadian man pleaded guilty in a Washington, D.C., court to charges of production of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor. The department says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71. Her management confirmed O’Hara’s death but didn’t offer any further details. O’Hara got her start at Second City Toronto, working as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks release Canadian QB Ford, commit to Fajardo for 2026 CFL season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released Canadian quarterback Tre Ford and committed to Cody Fajardo under centre for the upcoming CFL season. The 27-year-old Ford, from Niagara Falls, Ont., started the 2025 season as the Elks’ starting quarterback but lost the job to Fajardo after a 1-4 start to the season. Fajardo, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at age 71. Her agency says O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday “following a brief illness.” Further details were not immediately available. O’Hara got her start at Second City Toronto, working as a waitress, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Beth de Araújo’s potent family drama “Josephine,” about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, won top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The juries announced the winners Friday in Park City, Utah. “Josephine,” starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan as the girl’s parents, became one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWE 2K26: WrestleMania main eventer CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as cover star
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26. The former WrestleMania main eventer and UFC fighter was announced Friday as the headliner for the standard edition of the video game that will be released March 13. The WWE world heavyweight champion, Punk is just one of a record ... Read More »
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