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Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
LONDON (AP) — Sweet talk won’t get you far if you want to scare off…
‘Project Runway Canada’ returns to boost homegrown fashion in a trade-tangled era
TORONTO — More than 15 years after it went off the air, “Project Runway Canada”…
Sidney Crosby among those signing on to support Canadian men ahead of 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — Sidney Crosby, who knows more than a little about winning a major tournament…
UK Cabinet minister denies plotting to oust embattled leader Starmer
LONDON (AP) — A senior member of the British government on Wednesday denied he’s plotting…
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ – because her new album and tour are about growth
NEW YORK (AP) — In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived…
NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season
It’s happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be…
NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season
It’s happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be…
Thousands protest in Romania’s capital against government austerity measures
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched in Romania ’s capital on Wednesday, demanding…
Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of bagpipers claimed a new world record on Wednesday by…
Gabon court sentences former first lady and president’s son to 20 years in prison
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Gabon’s former first lady and her son were sentenced in absentia…
No. 1 Houston faces Oakland following Flemings’ 20-point outing
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-2) at Houston Cougars (2-0) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
Ohio State hosts Bellarmine following Cambridge’s 23-point outing
Bellarmine Knights (1-1) at Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM…
Thomas leads Dartmouth against Bryant after 20-point game
Dartmouth Big Green (0-1) at Bryant Bulldogs (0-2) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST…
Philon leads No. 8 Alabama against No. 2 Purdue after 25-point performance
Purdue Boilermakers (2-0) at Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM…
In the news today: Federal budget falls flat: poll; G7 meeting in southern Ontario
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Affordability gap leaves Liberal budget with middling reviews: Leger poll
OTTAWA — New polling suggests Canadians had a lukewarm response to the federal budget released…
Fondue and dead bread: Roughrider and Alouette superfans prep for Grey Cup Sunday
EDMONTON — Lance Hackewich loves his Saskatchewan Roughriders — and he’s got a 75-year-old desiccated,…
Skipper Ben Stokes defends England’s preparation for the Ashes cricket series in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Skipper Ben Stokes has defended England’s lack of warm-up matches ahead…
‘You want to be the guy’: Canucks goalie Lankinen ready if Demko injury lingers
VANCOUVER — Thatcher Demko’s return to the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup was woefully short-lived. After missing…
NHL roundup: Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins beat Maple Leafs for seventh straight win
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored twice to move past 400 goals for his career,…
Knicks stay undefeated at home with 133-120 win over Memphis
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added…
Celtics host the Grizzlies for out-of-conference contest
Memphis Grizzlies (4-8, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (5-7, 11th in the…
Morrissey and Hellebuyck lead Jets past Canucks 5-3 to halt 3-game slide
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Josh Morrissey had a goal and two assists as the…
Williams scores 30, Montana knocks off UNLV 102-93
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Money Williams’ 30 points and eight assists led Montana past UNLV…