While the technical issues that plagued the launch of Ron DeSantis’s 2024 Republican presidential bid on Twitter were certainly a poor start to kick off his national campaign, there are by far much more pressing challenges facing the Florida governor. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially launched his presidential campaign. The …
Read More »China eyes deeper business ties with Russia
DEEPEN TIES Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the China-Russia business forum in east China’s Shanghai on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. XINHUA PHOTO SHANGHAI: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng attended the China-Russia business forum on …
Read More »Flowers, candles outside Tina Turner’s Swiss home
Shortly after news of Tina Turner’s death on Wednesday, candles and flowers began piling up outside the estate in Switzerland the rock legend had called home for decades. A large crowd began gathering outside the cast-iron gate, shrouded in darkness, with fans walking up one by one to lay flowers …
Read More »Blue Jays say renos make baseball a ‘premium experience,’ but fans worry they’ll be priced out
After an April email was sent out to season-ticket holders on the next phase of the $300-million Rogers Centre renovations, some longtime fans were dismayed to realize their coveted seats in the lower bowl will no longer exist where they used to, and they face a steep price increase for …
Read More »Dragons’ Den investors join star-studded Ottawa Senators bid
The group trying to leverage star power for its bid to own the Ottawa Senators continues to add more known names to its list. Comedian Russell Peters has also joined Neko Sparks team. Who are the latest additions to Neko Sparks’s star-studded Sens bid Natalia Goodwin breaks down the latest …
Read More »DeSantis kicks off 2024 U.S. presidential campaign after Twitter event plagued by technical problems
Ron DeSantis officially entered the contest for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday, setting up several combative months of campaigning against Donald Trump. He could become one of the youngest presidents ever, and the first Florida governor to reach the Oval Office. Florida governor could be likeliest Republican to topple Trump. …
Read More »Celtics sense chance to rise from ditch
MIAMI: No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit in the NBA playoffs but after their win at the Miami Heat on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), the Boston Celtics clearly sense a chance of history.The Heat, up 3-1 in the series, still only need one more win …
Read More »Simply the best: Rock queen Tina Turner has died at 83
Rock legend Tina Turner, the growling songstress who electrified audiences for decades, has died at the age of 83, a statement said Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” read the statement on the official Instagram page of the eight-time Grammy winner. (FILES) US …
Read More »Profits dip as BMO and Scotiabank set aside hundreds of millions to cover bad loans
Two of Canada’s biggest lenders revealed quarterly earnings on Wednesday that suggest a gloomier outlook for Canada’s economy, with sharply lower profits and a large jump in the amount of money they’re setting aside to cover bad loans. Both banks raise quarterly dividend payout despite lower profits. Two of Canada’s …
Read More »James Yap will not play in preseason – Guiao
James Yap PBA IMAGE Coach Yeng Guiao sees two-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) James Yap contributing for Rain or Shine when the 41-year-old veteran star rejoins the team before the new season begins in October. Guiao said the 6-foot-2 Yap begged off from joining the PBA …
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