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Stanley Cup winner Milan Lucic retires after 17 seasons

(Photo credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images) Stanley Cup winner Milan Lucic announced his retirement on his 38th birthday Sunday...


Alberta Country Music Artist Corb Lund Says Anti-Coal Petition Drive a Success

Alberta country music artist Corb Lund says his team has collected enough signatures to compel the province to take action to stop...


India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties

India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties


Alberta looking at allowing politicians to expense e-scooter, bike rides

Alberta looking at allowing politicians to expense e-scooter, bike rides


Camrose students protest disturbing rape, mutilation messages shared on Snapchat

Camrose students protest disturbing rape, mutilation messages shared on Snapchat


Calgary police say 4 people now charged in connection with Ogden homicide

Calgary police say 4 people now charged in connection with Ogden homicide


Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response

Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response


Calgarys mayor floats temporary pause on downtown Green Line to extend further south - Calgary

Calgarys mayor floats temporary pause on downtown Green Line to extend further south - Calgary


Police investigating deaths of woman and child in northeast Calgary

Police investigating deaths of woman and child in northeast Calgary


Riders begin Grey Cup title defence versus Lions - Calgary

Riders begin Grey Cup title defence versus Lions - Calgary


Edmonton buy and sell fraud convict wanted for allegedly resuming scheme upon release

Edmonton buy and sell fraud convict wanted for allegedly resuming scheme upon release


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(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-SOUTH AFRICA

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-SOUTH AFRICA

(260611) -- MEXICO CITY, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference in Mexico...

"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny

"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny

Mexico City [Mexico], June 11 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's approach to visa-related challenges...

"I feel like a young boy again": Son Heung-Min relishing fourth FIFA World Cup as South Korea eye strong start against Czechia

"I feel like a young boy again": Son Heung-Min relishing fourth FIFA World Cup as South Korea eye strong start against Czechia

Guadalajara [Mexico], June 11 (ANI): South Korea captain Son Heung-Min said he still feels like 'a young boy again' whenever he steps...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira shares BTS pics, says she's ready after 'non-stop' rehearsals ahead of opening ceremony

FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira shares BTS pics, says she's ready after 'non-stop' rehearsals ahead of opening ceremony

Los Angeles [US], June 11 (ANI): With just hours to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, global superstar Shakira appears more...

'US, Israel not always on same page': Vance hints divergence with Netanyahu; reaffirms America-first approach

'US, Israel not always on same page': Vance hints divergence with Netanyahu; reaffirms America-first approach

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): Amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, US Vice President JD Vance said that America and...

"Nobody benefits from divisive and polarising narratives": UN Rights Chief urges rethink of US immigration policies ahead of FIFA World Cup

"Nobody benefits from divisive and polarising narratives": UN Rights Chief urges rethink of US immigration policies ahead of FIFA World Cup

New York [US], June 11 (ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has called for a 'massive rethink' of United...

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Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%

Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday as the latest CPI reading showed inflation in the United States has surged to...

OpenAI joins Anthropic in move toward blockbuster IPO

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest artificial intelligence...

Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence...

Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning aimed at expanding U.S. production of optical...

Dow Jones gains 86 points despite techs slide

NEW YORK, New York - Global stock markets closed with sharp divergences Tuesday, as U.S. indexes delivered a mixed performance while...

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Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery
Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airline executives from around the world are meeting in Rio de Janeiro this weekend amid growing concerns that...


Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event
Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries...


"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny
"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny

Mexico City [Mexico], June 11 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's approach to visa-related challenges...


Phillies hit 3 homers off Max Scherzer, down Blue Jays
Phillies hit 3 homers off Max Scherzer, down Blue Jays

(Photo credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images) Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run Wednesday night and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies...


FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira shares BTS pics, says she's ready after 'non-stop' rehearsals ahead of opening ceremony
FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira shares BTS pics, says she's ready after 'non-stop' rehearsals ahead of opening ceremony

Los Angeles [US], June 11 (ANI): With just hours to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, global superstar Shakira appears more...


Phillies OF Adolis Garcia exits with pulled shoulder muscle vs. Jays
Phillies OF Adolis Garcia exits with pulled shoulder muscle vs. Jays

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia left Philadelphia's 7-4 road win over the Toronto Blue...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...

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