dave1agar
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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada
Canada's Madeline Schizas granted extension by prof while competing at Olympics
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Canada's Madeline Schizas granted extension by prof while competing at Olympics
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February 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Canada's Madeline Schizas granted extension by prof while competing at Olympics
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Team Canada names Sidney Crosby as captain for Olympics
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February 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
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Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to media projections after polls closed.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority
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Could you even imagine if President Obama made the troops sit through a a doc about Michelle??
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Could you even imagine if President Obama made the troops sit through a a doc about Michelle??
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In Minnesota, ICE agents are illegally racially profiling residents, drawing weapons during arrests, claiming people’s citizenship documents are fake, and leaving people with long-lasting injuries.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In Minnesota, ICE agents are illegally racially profiling residents, drawing weapons during arrests, claiming people’s citizenship documents are fake, and leaving people with long-lasting injuries.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
There is no excuse for Democrats to continue funding these jackbooted thugs.
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Economists at Oxford Economics said gold medals won in Milan Cortina could be worth $1,940, much more than the $700 it estimated golds were worth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Olympic Medals Worth More Than Ever As Gold, Silver Cost Soar
Economists at Oxford Economics said gold medals won in Milan Cortina could be worth $1,940, much more than the $700 it estimated golds were worth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Economists at Oxford Economics said gold medals won in Milan Cortina could be worth $1,940, much more than the $700 it estimated golds were worth at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests ft.trib.al/tcs1uUf
Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests
Prime minister says ‘gangs of criminals’ are undermining country’s efforts to host Winter Games
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February 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas shares homework woes on social media
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Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas shares homework woes on social media
Schizas, a student at McMaster University in Ontario, shared a post on social media revealing that she had to ask her professor for an extension on an assignment.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas shares homework woes on social media
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"A week after rupturing her ACL, Lindsey Vonn crashed just 13.4 seconds into the downhill race. Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, took gold, the first medal for the U.S. in these Games."
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2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Lindsey Vonn crashes just seconds race; Breezy Johnson takes gold
Follow the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as the 2026 Winter Games are underway.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
"A week after rupturing her ACL, Lindsey Vonn crashed just 13.4 seconds into the downhill race. Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, took gold, the first medal for the U.S. in these Games."
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Man charged with criminal harassment after multiple filming incidents across Toronto
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Man charged with criminal harassment after multiple filming incidents across Toronto
Toronto police say a man has been arrested following a Criminal Harassment investigation involving multiple alleged incidents which included filming people across the city.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Man charged with criminal harassment after multiple filming incidents across Toronto
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Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty - www.reuters.com/business/bit...
Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty
Bitcoin's slump alongside other digital asset prices coincides with investor concerns about inflated tech valuations.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI - www.reuters.com/business/med...
Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT
Anthropic will target OpenAI for its plan to sell ads on its ChatGPT chatbot.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan - www.reuters.com/sports/prote...
Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan
A group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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Trump repeatedly claims victory over high prices; the numbers don't back him up - www.reuters.com/world/us/eco...
In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite
Donald Trump has claimed victory over inflation nearly 20 times in speeches on the economy, but a Reuters review of his speeches shows a president rarely acknowledging the strain many Americans say th...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Trump repeatedly claims victory over high prices; the numbers don't back him up - www.reuters.com/world/us/eco...
"Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers."
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YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM
"Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers."
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'It's about the loneliness we all feel': The painful scene that really makes Taxi Driver a classic
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'It's about the loneliness we all feel': The painful scene that really makes Taxi Driver a classic
Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking New York thriller turns 50 this week. It remains a remarkable piece of work – though its truly defining moment is probably not the one you think.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
'It's about the loneliness we all feel': The painful scene that really makes Taxi Driver a classic
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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
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A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem
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Ifunanya Nwangene's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem
The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem
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February 8, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Lahore: Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
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Basant, Pakistan's famous but deadly kite festival, returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Lahore: Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
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Unstoppable Lindsey Vonn can achieve sports immortality on Sunday
41-year-old has chance to win gold despite torn ACL
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41-year-old has chance to win gold despite torn ACL
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Unstoppable Lindsey Vonn can achieve sports immortality on Sunday | CBC
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn goes for Olympic gold Sunday at 5:30 a.m. ET at the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Unstoppable Lindsey Vonn can achieve sports immortality on Sunday
41-year-old has chance to win gold despite torn ACL
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41-year-old has chance to win gold despite torn ACL
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Analysis
Canadians hoping resilience will lead them back to women's hockey gold
Canada opens tournament with 4-0 win against overmatched Switzerland
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Canadians hoping resilience will lead them back to women's hockey gold
Canada opens tournament with 4-0 win against overmatched Switzerland
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ANALYSIS | Canadians hoping resilience will lead them back to women's hockey gold | CBC Sports
Canadians open their tournament with a dominant 4-0 win over Switzerland on Saturday.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Analysis
Canadians hoping resilience will lead them back to women's hockey gold
Canada opens tournament with 4-0 win against overmatched Switzerland
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Canadians hoping resilience will lead them back to women's hockey gold
Canada opens tournament with 4-0 win against overmatched Switzerland
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Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
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Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
"We clearly state that Ukraine will not support even potential agreements about us without us," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
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