16 h. ago Ovechkin scores his 893rd career goal. He needs 1 to tie Gretzky and 2 to break the NHL record

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin has scored his 893rd career goal to move one back of tying and two away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.  Ovechkin beat Spencer Knight 3:52 into the Washington Capitals’ home game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. He moved closer to making hockey history with Gretzky in attendance for […]

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16 h. ago Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

The Rev. Al Sharpton is giving PepsiCo three weeks to meet with him — or suffer a boycott — to discuss reversing the company’s recent move to do away with its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a letter shared with The Associated Press. On Friday, Sharpton wrote to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta expressing […]

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18 h. ago A woman killed after reporting stalking by an ex thought her husband might be behind messages

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — In the final weeks of her life, a man Kristil Krug believed to be her ex-boyfriend sent her threatening and lewd texts and emails that made her think she was being watched. He knew the registration stickers on her license plates were expired and that she had been to the dentist […]

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18 h. ago Ottawa Senators will have to soldier on without captain Brady Tkachuk

The team's on-ice leader has missed the past two games and isn't expected to play either contest this weekend, as well.

Events

21 h. ago Charter captain jumps onto fisherman’s boat, threatens to beat him

A charter boat captain in Florida was caught on video losing it and threatening a young fisherman, despite being told he had the “wrong guy.” Gage Towles, a 22-year-old fishing content creator, was out on the water in Punta Gorda on Tuesday when a camera on his boat captured Brock Horner unleash an expletive-filled tirade […]

Culture

27 h. ago Tenants scramble as rent skyrockets at Edmonton heritage apartment building

Tenants of the recently sold historic Edmonton building, the Annamoe Mansion at 11950 100 Ave., will be looking for new homes over the coming months after the property’s new owners sprung an $1,800 jump in rent for all units on Tuesday. “Some people are facing more than 200 per cent increases,” said two-year resident Tim […]

Society

28 h. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Smokey at Aviary, Mile Zero Horizons Cabaret and No Other Land

Smokey: It’s local musician and public art master Smokey Johnson’s 45th birthday and, in honour of it, he’s released a beautiful, rather chipper new indie pop song called Ready to Die. You can watch the preposterously charming jumping-kids video online, but the awesome, re-emerging local promoter Double Lunch has also put together a great lineup […]

Transport

34 h. ago Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the […]

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43 h. ago Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases

NB Power says employees have reported an increase in physical threats and "verbal assaults." The utility says no one should feel unsafe while doing their job.

Society

44 h. ago What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets

WASHINGTON (AP) — The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia. Goods imported from dozens of countries and territories are now going to be taxed at sharply higher rates, and that is expected to drive up the costs of […]

Economics

47 h. ago ‘Unscathed’ From Tariffs, Mexico Stocks Jump Most in the World

Mexico’s stock market soared the most in the world on Thursday as investors piled in following the news that the country was excluded from President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners.

Economics

47 h. ago Senators won't have Brady Tkachuk in pivotal game against Tampa Bay Lightning

Ottawa captain will miss his second straight game with upper-body injury

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51 h. ago HOT TOPICS MAILBAG: Why some Flames prospects aren't getting shots and how team escapes mediocrity

There’s two weeks left in the regular season and fans understandably have a lot on their minds. So our beat reporters are going to do their best to answer your questions every week. This time, it’s Danny Austin’s turn. Here’s five questions we were asked on social media: My question: Will this team ever escape […]

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53 h. ago Polar Vortex Collapse Threatens Cold Spells for Europe in April

Warm conditions across much of Europe are forecast to give way to periods of unseasonably cool temperatures and stormy weather during April.

Economics

54 h. ago Commodities Hit as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Demand and Economy

Commodities from oil to industrial metals to grains slipped as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught ratcheted up a trade war that threatens to hurt the global economy and demand for raw materials. Gold steadied after hitting a fresh record high.

Economics

55 h. ago Tariffs Deliver Blow to Dented Southeast Asian Solar Exports

President Donald Trump’s cascade of tariffs on Southeast Asia threatens an already battered solar panel industry and its exports to the world’s largest economy, while also driving up the cost of renewable projects in the US.

Economics

58 h. ago Dollar Shortage Threatens Bread and Fuel Supplies in Mozambique

A foreign-exchange shortfall in Mozambique is already hitting fuel supplies and risks causing a scarcity of bread as well.

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61 h. ago Maple Leafs beat Florida Panthers, clinch spot in 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Maple Leafs have booked their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. What was expected became reality on Wednesday night when the Leafs, who needed a point against the Florida Panthers to clinch a post-season berth, beat their Atlantic Division rivals 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena. The Auston Matthews line came through in third period […]

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62 h. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

Economics

62 h. ago Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

RALEIGH, N.C.  — Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.  Ovechkin beat Frederik Andersen on a 5-on-3 power-play with 34.5 seconds left in the second period. He now has 10 goals […]

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