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The man who found the site where an Alberta family died earlier this week is warning others to stay off the ice. The bodies of Kelly Pelsma, 39, his wife Laura, 37, and their eight-year-old son Dylan were removed from the waters of Lac Ste. Anne on Tuesday. The family’s UTV side-by-side … Read more
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Macklin Celebrini knew there would be lots of eyes on him in Sweden. The presumptive top pick at the 2024 NHL draft hasn’t blinked. Canada’s Macklin Celebrini (17) scores on Latvia goaltender Linards Feldbergs (29) during second period preliminary round hockey action at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, … Read more
MOSCOW – India’s foreign minister met Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said relations between the countries are progressing even amid turbulent times. Subramanyam Jaishankar’s meeting was part of a five-day visit. At the start of the meeting, Putin said he would inform the Indian diplomat about the fighting in Ukraine, on … Read more
New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives around the world, special desserts abound, as do long noodles (representing long life), field peas (representing coins), herring (representing abundance) and pigs (representing good luck). The particulars vary, but the general … Read more
SANTIAGO – Walt Disney production company Lucasfilm is suing a themed carwash on the outskirts of Chilean capital Santiago for plagiarizing its multibillion-dollar galactic film and television saga “Star Wars,” lawyers for the carwash said. Star Wash has shared videos on social media showing attendants dressed as “Star Wars” characters such as Chewbacca … Read more
At 48, Steven Iseman’s life changed when he received a devastating diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. But he is now leading scientists on a path that may help others with the disease after helping confirm that intensive exercise, via his long-distance cycling, pushed his physical limits and improved his Parkinson’s symptoms like tremors, stiffness … Read more
TORONTO – Amazon’s Prime Video has picked the date when it’ll begin showing commercials on its streaming service in Canada. Representatives for the company told The Canadian Press they’ve marked Feb. 5, 2024, for the launch of ad breaks within its TV and film programming, which includes action series “Reacher” and the “Mr. … Read more
CHANNELVIEW, Texas – Texas police on Wednesday ripped apart the cab of a tractor trailer and pulled the truck’s driver out after pursuing him in a slow highway chase that shut down the road for hours. The dramatic confrontation on a stretch of highway east of Houston came hours after sheriff’s deputies began … Read more
MILWAUKEE – Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88. His death Wednesday was announced by Herb Kohl Philanthropies, which did not give a cause but said he died after a brief illness. “More than anything, Herb … Read more
Can pets help prevent cognitive decline as we age? Researchers explored that question using data from the United Kingdom. For most people, cognitive abilities start to diminish as they grow older. But a new study suggests that animal companions may offer certain health benefits for older adults who live alone. … Read more
