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More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after Trump's name added to the building
Jazz supergroup The Cookers have cancelled their New Year’s Eve performance at the Kennedy Center, after a folk singer and dance group did the same in previous days. The cancellations come after a Trump-appointed board voted to add the current president’s name to the building, which was named in memorial for assassinated former president John […]
Festive dog walk takes over Madrid streets
Pups and their humans filled the streets of Madrid on Tuesday for the annual Sanperrestre festive dog walk. The event aims to raise awareness about animal abuse and abandonment, and highlights adopting over buying dogs and cats. Source link
Health unit in northwestern Ontario confirms measles case, capping a year of alarming rise in Canadian cases
The Northwestern Health Unit has confirmed a case of measles in the Kenora area of northwestern Ontario, in a year that saw an alarming rise in cases in Canada and the country lost its measles elimination status. Source link
Why stroking seedlings can help them grow big and strong
The science behind why stroking your seedlings actually works. If you’re worried about your seedlings getting long and leggy, try a bit of home thigmomorphogenesis, advises James Wong Source link
Olympics watchdog failed to close abuse case against gymnastics coach: report
A new investigation has found that months before Sean Gardner’s arrest on allegations of installing cameras in a girls’ gym bathroom, the American was willing to accept a lifetime ban from coaching gymnastics as part of a deal where he would admit to the abuse, according to three people involved with U.S. SafeSport and its […]
Everything you need to know about the latest search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
A new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is underway, more than 10 years after the aircraft’s mysterious and baffling disappearance. Here’s what to know. Source link
Simu Liu says Hollywood has deemed Asian roles too 'risky' once again
The Chinese-born and Toronto-bred actor says Hollywood has backtracked on the diversity improvements it had made in recent years, and is once again treating Asian-led projects as a gamble — despite numerous box office hits with Asian leads proving otherwise. That’s why he says the new TV show he’s starring in feels rare. Source link
Despite struggles against U.S., Canadian women remain confident of Olympic gold repeat
The United States heaved on the rope in 2025 in its women’s hockey tug of war with Canada. Their rivalry is constant, but the stakes rise in the year preceding the Winter Olympics. While Canada has only taken one of eight meetings against its nemesis in 2025, the players remain confident heading into Milan Cortina. […]
Why the escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war, create wider tensions
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it was pulling out its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia backed a call for the U.A.E. forces to leave the country within 24 hours, in a major crisis between the two Gulf powers and oil producers. Source link
NHL to make it snow in Miami for Winter Classic on Friday between Panthers, Rangers
The NHL, as part of the celebrations planned for the Winter Classic game between the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers at loanDepot Park – home of baseball’s Miami Marlins – is going to make snow fall at the ballpark on Friday. Source link