A year ago, when the Professional Women’s Hockey League was preparing to launch its inaugural season, few knew what to expect. Women’s hockey leagues have come and gone over the years, and Jayna Hefford knows that better than most. She played in a few of those leagues over a Hall of Fame career, and served […]
The five newest countries in the world – the oldest formed just 30 years ago | World | News
Out of the 195 recognised countries around the world, some of them are less than three decades old with one forming just 13 years ago. Countries are often formed out of the fragmentation of larger nations, a fight for independence or various international disagreements. The challenge of standing alone and building a stable government while […]
Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament – podcast | Assisted dying
On Friday, MPs will vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill – a once-in-a-generation vote on whether those with terminal illnesses should have the right to an assisted death. The right, in other words, to end one’s own life with the help of medical professionals. As the Guardian’s deputy political editor Jessica […]
Ukrainian girls team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival in Calgary
A Ukrainian girls hockey team is in Canada for a few days of peace and hockey in an arena that doesn’t have a missile-sized hole in its roof. After 56 hours of travel to Calgary — including a 24-hour bus ride from Dnipro to Warsaw, Poland, that required an army escort at one point — the Ukrainian Wings will join […]
Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump’s tariff plans, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25 per cent across-the-board tariff, a move her government warned could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs and drive up prices for U.S. consumers. “If there are U.S. tariffs, Mexico would also raise tariffs,” Sheinbaum said during […]
Canada leaders agree to unite against Trump tariff threat amid reports of retaliatory measures | Canada
Canada’s federal government and the premiers of the 10 provinces have agreed to work together against a threat by US president-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, with one official saying the country was already examining possible retaliatory measures. “We agreed that we need to be smart, strong and united in meeting […]
Portsmouth vs Millwall abandoned due to ‘safety reasons’ with thousands in the ground | Football | Sport
Portsmouth’s EFL Championship tie with Millwall was abandoned for ‘safety reasons’ on Wednesday night. Kick-off was initially suspended because of a ‘power issue’, with the match eventually called off over an hour after it was scheduled to start. Posting on their official X account, Portsmouth said: “Tonight’s match against Millwall has been postponed for safety […]
Connections hints for November 28 – Spoiler-free clues for today’s NYT Connections puzzle | Gaming | Entertainment
If Wordle isn’t providing much of a challenge these days, then Connections might be the game for you. The devilishly difficult word game is so hard that you’ll almost certainly need a hint or two. Indeed, if you’re struggling to solve the Connections puzzle for November 28, then head down towards the bottom of the […]
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold as Lebanese return south to their homes
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants returned home on Wednesday as a ceasefire took hold, driving cars stacked with personal belongings and defying warnings from Lebanese and Israeli troops to stay away from some areas. If it endures, the ceasefire would end nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel […]
How to whiten socks fast without bleach, vinegar or baking soda
It’s a common laundry dilemma that once bright and pristine pair of white socks invariably loses its gleam, turning into yet another off-white or stained item in the drawer. But fret not as cleaning fans have rushed to social media with their nifty tricks after a plea went out for some solid laundry wisdom to […]