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Mary Sheffield advances in Detroit mayor’s race, opponent not yet decided
DETROIT (AP) - Mary Sheffield, Detroit's City Council president, has advanced to the November election that will decide who will succeed popular three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is not seeking reelec...
Aug 5, 2025
Taylor Fritz tops Andrey Rublev to make National Bank Open semifinals
TORONTO - Taylor Fritz blasted his way to the National Bank Open semifinal. The hard-serving No. 2 seed from the United States topped No. 6 Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday at Sobeys St...
Aug 5, 2025
Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals with straight-sets win over Madison Keys
MONTREAL - Clara Tauson is heading to the National Bank Open semifinals. The 22-year-old from Denmark advanced to the final four with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Madison Keys of the United States in the women...
Aug 5, 2025
BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly dep...
Aug 5, 2025
BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly dep...
Aug 5, 2025
Celtics trade Georges Niang to Jazz, agree to deal with ex-Raptor Chris Boucher
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics are trading recently acquired forward Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., ESPN reported on Tuesd...
Aug 5, 2025
Back to Seattle: Carroll, Smith return in Raiders-Seahawks pre-season game
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Seattle represents a proving ground for Pete Carroll and Geno Smith. Carroll, especially, left an indelible mark on the Seahawks by coaching them to their only Super Bowl title....
Aug 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry
KELOWNA - The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada's softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from t...
Aug 5, 2025
Toronto Argonauts sign veteran Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Sceviour
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Sceviour, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 320-pound Sceviour played eight games with the Saskatch...
Aug 5, 2025
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. ...
Aug 5, 2025
