Canada’s Lawes beats Japan’s Kitazawa at Grand Slam of Curling’s Canadian Open
Canada’s Kaitlyn Lawes defeated Japan’s Ikue Kitazawa 6-4 on Wednesday at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open in Nisku, Alta. Lawes, from Winnipeg, led by three at the game’s midway point and iced the win with a single in the eighth end. In other early games, Xenia Schwaller edged Silvana Tirinzoni 6-5 in […]
Check your old CD collections as certain albums now worth up to £8,000 | UK | News
Old CDs gathering dust on your shelves or in your car could be worth a staggering £8,000. With the resurgence of CDs and vinyl records, music enthusiasts are returning to physical media, driven by a wave of nostalgia. This has led collectors to spend hundreds, even thousands, on rare CDs from artists like David Bowie […]
Gardening expert says ‘you must grow’ these plants in November
With November bringing the colder weather, many gardeners will be worrying about what they can plant now to help their plots flourish. It can even be an “overwhelming” experience looking through all of the information to find out what will last through the winter. Well, expert Niall Gardens says now is a good time to […]
TV tonight: Eddie Redmayne’s big-budget assassination thriller | Television
The Day of the Jackal 9pm, Sky AtlanticEddie Redmayne (above) is a master of disguise and an exceptional assassin in this adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s thriller novel. He plays the titular lone wolf Jackal, who, after a high-profile hit, meets his match in Lashana Lynch’s tenacious British intelligence officer, Bianca. A tense cat-and-mouse chase across Europe […]
Blues’ Holloway visits team’s practice facility day after being hit in neck by puck
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was back at the team’s practice facility Wednesday and appeared to escape serious injury a day after being struck in the neck by a puck and leaving the ice on a stretcher against the Tampa Bay Lightning. “I feel good today, feel way better,” the Calgary native said. “As soon […]
Do you have eyes like a hawk? Spot the odd word out in 9 seconds | Weird | News
Brainteasers are puzzles or challenges designed to test your problem-solving skills, creativity and logical thinking. They often require you to think outside the box and approach the problem from different angles. These types of puzzles can range from riddles and word games to mathematical problems and visual puzzles. Experts at MyExcelOnline have shared a unique […]
Mum’s easy £1 laundry hack saves hours on washing and pairing socks
A cleaning expert shared a simple and cost-effective laundry hack that could save families hours of time on laundry day – all for just £1. Gemma Bray, known as “The Organised Mum” to her 15,000 social media followers, refers to herself as a “Housework PT” and has credited the use of laundry bags for helping […]
US election live: Trump to choose personnel in ‘days and weeks ahead’; Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech | US elections 2024
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Rudy Giuliani will appear in a New York City courtroom on Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn’t surrendered his valuables as part of a $148m defamation judgment, the Associated Press reports. US District Judge Lewis Liman ordered […]
Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi steps down to pursue other opportunities
Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada. The governing body said Wednesday that El-Awadi is leaving to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with family. El-Awadi joined Swimming Canada as CEO in 2013. He had been on a personal leave of absence since May 25, 2023. Canada has become […]
Trump will see Starmer as ‘lightweight woke lefty’ and not trust him | US | News
A top US analyst has sounded the alarm today, stating that Donald Trump is likely to label Sir Keir Starmer a “lightweight woke lefty” and harbour distrust towards him. The incoming President is expected to view the Prime Minister as inexperienced in the art of negotiation, says Nile Gardiner, director of The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret […]