Figure skating returns with a new twist — backflips
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The 2024-25 Grand Prix of Figure Skating tour opens on Friday night as Skate America gets underway in the Dallas area. For those who don’t know, the Grand Prix is […]
IN PHOTOS | Stargazers get a 2-for-1 treat with supermoon, comet
World October’s supermoon is the closest of the year to Earth, and it’s teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one. The supermoon is 355,288 kilometres away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than in August and September. 3rd consecutive supermoon this year is bigger, brighter Posted: Oct 17, 2024 […]
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out review – when Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley cackle, it’s sheer joy | Television & radio
There is something very Eddy and Patsy about Absolutely Fabulous getting an in-depth, bells-and-whistles retrospective, not for its 25th or even 30th anniversaries, but for its … 32nd. Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out is an indulgent treat for fans, bulging out of its Lacroix sample sizes with gossip, memories, outtakes and a warm, if too brief, […]
‘We want the game to grow’: Sonndr Cafe in west Toronto promoting soccer culture, community
A neighbourly cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — of Sonndr Cafe are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport. Perhaps that’s the effect of […]
Former Canadian Olympian charged in connection with massive cocaine bust, alleged murders
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and 15 others are facing criminal charges for allegedly running a drug-trafficking operation that shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Canada and used violence — including murder — to achieve the group’s goals, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. U.S officials said 43-year-old Ryan James Wedding — who competed for […]
Netflix to double profits after adding millions of subscribers in three months | Business
Netflix expects to double its profits this quarter after the world’s largest streaming service added more than 5 million new subscribers this summer. After cracking down on password sharing, introducing adverts to its service and investing billions in live TV, the group declared it had “delivered” on plans to shore up its business. Hits including […]
Man Utd release Kobbie Mainoo statement as starlet hit with injury blow | Football | Sport
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly set to spend several weeks on the sideline with a muscle injury. In the latest blow to manager Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman will be missing another of his key players for a crunch Premier League clash with Brentford. United noted in their weekly team news article that […]
Met Office warns ‘explosive’ wind and rain storms to batter UK | Weather | News
The Met Office has warned heavy rainstorms and stormy winds are set to batter the UK ‘explosively’ in the coming days. In a post on X, it said: “An area of low pressure is expected to ‘explosively’ deepen as it crosses the jet stream and this will bring a period of stormy weather to parts […]
Rick Stein’s scrambled eggs recipe has a ‘surprise’ ingredient
Scrambled eggs are a nutritious and protein-packed addition to any meal and make for a great base. Stir in a hot pan with butter until fluffy, or top with bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and indulgent twist. Or, follow Rick Stein’s expertly crafted recipe for spicy scrambled eggs – a […]
First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar | Rugby union
Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the first set of finals are held in London and Qatar, before a possible move to the United States, in a major global expansion of the sport. Under radical plans expected to be signed off later this month, Twickenham would […]