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Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump’s order

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps Tuesday after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. The move follows Google,...

Feb 12, 2025 | News

Avian flu detected in Scarborough’s Rouge Park

Health officials are warning the public to be vigilant after avian flu was detected at Rouge National Urban Park in Scarborough. Parks Canada says the highly pathogenic avian flu subtype H5N1 has been confirmed in a dead goose from the 19,500-acre...

Feb 12, 2025 | News

Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian flag

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it. The NFL confirmed the person...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

Air Transat scraps free carry-on bag on low-fare tickets

MONTREAL — Air Transat says it will no longer allow carry-on bags for its low-fare customers on most flights in the latest example of discount carrier tactics entering the mainstream. Starting Tuesday, passengers on the airline’s Eco Budget and Eco...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

EAGLES WIN: Philadelphia is Super Bowl champs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Sweat tormented...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. “Yeah it is,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

Trump will formally announce steel and aluminum duties Monday, including on Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including for Canada and Mexico. Trump made the comments at a news conference aboard Air Force 1 as he...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

Photos: Best moments from Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans

Super Bowl 59 kicked off on Sunday in New Orleans with the Kansas City Chiefs facing a familiar foe, the Philadelphia Eagles, for a record third year in a row. U.S. President Donald Trump made an appearance with members of...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As a student, Donald Trump played high school football. As a business baron, he owned a team in an upstart rival to the NFL and then sued the established league. As president, he denigrated pros who...

Feb 10, 2025 | News

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. The midair collision that killed 67 near Washington, the fiery plane crash in Philadelphia and now a missing plane in Alaska are only...

Feb 10, 2025 | News