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Olivia Chow batters Bradford on way to second term as Toronto mayor
A pesky and persistent Brad Bradford may have been nipping at the heels of Olivia Chow, but in the end, he got the boot. Torontonians voted to give Chow a clear second mandate as mayor on Monday night, emphatically ending Bradford’s improbable comeback story. Chow claimed a resounding double-digit victory, but polls heading into election […]
Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show
Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in CaliforniaAfter years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself.After days of speculation, the NFL, Apple Music and Jay-Z's company Roc Nation announced on Monday night that the rapper will be the featured performer for the half-time festivities at the Super Bowl LXI on 14 February at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Continue reading...
Eagles' nightmare season deepens as Cowboys hand Philadelphia fifth straight loss
Prescott throws three touchdowns in Dallas victoryJavonte Williams rushes for career-high 155 yardsEagles fall to 2-5 amid Jalen Hurts injury absenceDak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, two to CeeDee Lamb, and the Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia 38-21 on Monday night to hand the Eagles their fifth straight loss.Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown, and the Cowboys (3-4) remained in contention for the NFC East title. The New York Giants lead the division at 4-2-1. Continue reading...
Tedjo topples political veterans Crombie and Parrish in Mississauga mayoral upset
Alvin Tedjo may have started the Mississauga mayoral election as an underdog, but he has managed to beat out former mayor Bonnie Crombie and incumbent Carolyn Parrish to take over the city’s top job, CityNews projects. He won handidly, leading Parrish in second by over 20,000 votes, despite early polls showing a tight race leading […]
Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas capture Ballon d'Or wins
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season, while Spain star Alexia Putellas won her record-equaling third women's title after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season,
Ruthless Brewers close in on World Series sweep after crushing Rays 10-1 in Game 3
Milwaukee one win from first World Series titleBrewers lead series 3-0 after resounding win in TampaJackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee's eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.Rookie left-hander Robert Gasser pitched one-hit ball and faced the minimum through six innings as Milwaukee rolled to a 3-0 lead in the World Series. Game 4 is Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, where many Brewers fans showed up Monday and cheered from behind the visitors' dugout. Continue reading...
‘People of Toronto have spoken:’ Olivia Chow wins second term as mayor
Rival Brad Bradford says incumbent has his 'good wishes' after conceding race Monday night in phone call
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California - CityNews Montreal
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California CityNews Montreal
Jay-Z picks himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show - WATCH
Jay-Z is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, which will take place on February 14. The NFL and Roc Nation have collaborated for several years on entertainment for the league. This event marks Jay-Z's first performance at the Super Bowl stage after years of producing it. Jay-Z has made significant contributions to music and culture with his extensive career.
Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country's history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel's electionAcross Israel, voting is now under way, with most polling places open until 10pm local time (8pm GMT).Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have flown in for the elections, according to Aid Coalition, a US-based nonprofit focused on strengthening Israel's democracy. Israeli law generally requires citizens to vote in person in the country, with narrow exceptions for diplomats and certain official emissaries abroad. Continue reading...
On TV

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New Music

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In theaters
Hotel Utopia (86 minutes)
In an abandoned hotel deep in the Bulgarian mountains, digital nomads search for a new home, investors are hoping for profit, and the last villager revels in days gone by – all driven by the longing for #happyland in a place shaped by a socialist past.
Launching today

Nothing launching today. Every rocket is staying grounded and behaving.

Useless Fact

400-quarter pounders can be made from 1 cow.

The loonie
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Today In History
939 — King Athelstan, First Ruler of All England, Dies
Athelstan, the first king to unite all of England under his rule, died in 939.
2017 — Catalonia Declares Independence from Spain
Catalonia's parliament voted in 2017 to declare the region independent from Spain. This resulted in the central Spanish government dismissing Catalonia's legislative body and calling for new elections, in which the majority of seats were claimed by the pro-independence movement.
2014 — Taylor Swift Releases 1989 and Rerecording
In 2014, Taylor Swift released her blockbuster album 1989, which marked her transition to pop music. In 2023, she released a re-recorded version of the album.
2004 — Boston Red Sox End 86-Year World Series Drought
The Boston Red Sox ended the "Curse of the Bambino" —an alleged hex that began in 1920 when the team's owner sent Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in exchange for $125,000 and a personal loan—by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series title. It was the Red Sox's first MLB championship in 86 years
2000 — First Public Performance of Wagner Music in Israel
In 2000, a concert near Tel Aviv featured the music of German composer Richard Wagner, which had previously been associated with the Nazi regime and banned from public performance in Israel.
1979 — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Gain Independence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an island country lying within the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, achieved its independence
1978 — Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin awarded Nobel Peace Prize
On this day in 1978, Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Menachem Begin of Israel were awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for negotiations that resulted first in the Camp David Accords, then in a peace treaty between their countries
1968 — Lise Meitner, Pioneer of Nuclear Fission, Dies
Physicist Lise Meitner, whose research (along with that of Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann) led to the discovery of nuclear fission, died in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England in 1968.
1961 — First Successful Launch of Saturn Rocket
The first Saturn rocket was successfully launched in 1961. Years later, the Saturn V rocket was used as the launch vehicle for the Apollo Moon-landing flights.
1932 — Birth of American Poet and Novelist Sylvia Plath
American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath, known for her works exploring themes of alienation, death, and self-destruction, was born in 1932.
1795 — Pinckney's Treaty Grants U.S. Rights on the Mississippi River
Pinckney's Treaty, an agreement between the United States and Spain, was signed in 1795, granting the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River and access to the port of New Orleans.
1492 — Christopher Columbus Claims Cuba for Spain
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed to the island of Cuba and claimed it as a territory of Spain, marking a significant event in the Age of Exploration.

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