Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Soccer announced on Friday that the federal government has committed $9.8M towards a National Training Centre (NTC). The investment is being made through the Build Communities Strong Fund, a government program launched in April designed to support new public infrastructure.“The Build Communities Strong Fund is building the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day,” said Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden in a release.“Today’s investment in sport infrastructure is about more than building a facility. It is about creating a world‑class sport facility where athletes can train and represent…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAB.B. King recorded the slow blues jam How Blue Can You Get? live as part of a landmark concert for inmates at Cook County Jail, Chicago, in September 1970.The first three minutes are a duelling solo between King on his Gibson guitar and Ron Levy on piano, before the brass section comes in, followed by the lyrics.“I let you live in my penthouse; you said, ‘It was just a shack,’” King sings, before the punchline: “I gave you seven children, and now you wanna…

Barbie Ferreira revealed all the cosmetic procedures she has — and hasn’t — tried. Ferreira, 29, opened up about getting work done during a Friday, May 1, episode of the “In Your Dreams” podcast. While discussing turning 30, Ferreira got candid about doing “things” she’s never tried before, including using a tretinoin retinoid cream to prevent signs of aging. “Get the tret!” Ferreira quipped to host Owen Thiele, who then asked if that was all she “does” to [her] face. I love a laser,” Ferreira shared. “I haven’t done Botox yet because I have to express a face and I’m…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Four noncitizens were charged with illegally voting in multiple federal elections and making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship, federal prosecutors announced Friday.According to criminal complaints filed in the District of New Jersey, each defendant allegedly cast ballots in at least one federal election, including the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections.”Four individuals have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements applying for U.S. citizenship,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X. KANSAS MAYOR HIT WITH CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY VOTING AS NONCITIZEN IN SEVERAL ELECTIONS”The…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump appeared to joke during remarks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida Friday that the U.S. would be “taking over” Cuba “almost immediately,” while recognizing attendees including former Rep. Dan Mica.”And he comes from, originally, a place called Cuba, which we will be taking over almost immediately,” Trump said.”Cuba’s got problems. We’ll finish one first. I like to finish a job.”TRUMP AIMS TO RESET WAR POWERS CLOCK WITH CONTROVERSIAL BID TO BYPASS CONGRESS Trump then riffed on a hypothetical show of American force.”On the way back…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub was seen refusing to shake hands or even stand beside Israel Football Association vice president Basim Sheikh Suliman during a tense exchange at the FIFA Congress on Thursday.Both officials were invited to the stage by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but the Palestinian representative resisted efforts to bring him closer to his Israeli counterpart.Infantino briefly placed a hand on Rajoub’s arm and gestured for him to step forward, but Rajoub did not comply. The Palestinian FA, led by Rajoub, has long pushed for Israel to be suspended…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Well, that’s one way to be driven in-Seine.A trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris on Thursday, after hitting a parked car and veering off the road, triggering a massive rescue operation, according to BBC and Reuters.All four people on board were pulled to safety as more than 90 firefighters, divers and emergency crews — along with boats and a helicopter — rushed to the scene, officials said.The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and drug and alcohol tests came back negative.EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TOUR…

A political firestorm is erupting over plans tied to a massive $111 billion media merger that could open the door for Gulf state investors to gain unprecedented influence over major Western media outlets. At the center of the controversy is a proposed takeover of Warner Bros by Paramount, a deal heavily backed by funding from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Together, those nations are contributing $24 billion, making up the bulk of the equity financing, alongside $54 billion in new debt. Paramount, run by 43-year-old David Ellison, has quietly asked the Federal Communications Commission to approve a…

As warmer weather sets in across the Okanagan, outdoor enthusiasts are soaking it in. “We love it, ” said West Kelowna resident Francine Lauze. “Anytime we can get outside to enjoy the warm weather, it’s beautiful.”But with the warm weather about to heat up even more this weekend, there’s  a concern for potential fire starts.“Things are already dry and this, these hot temperatures are just going to exacerbate that,” said Karley Desrosiers, a fire information officer with B.C. Wildfire Service.“We do expect that there will be some more wildfire starts, so we do have crews on standby, in anticipation of…

Responding to Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, Australia’s Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen noted that even if a peace could be brokered, it would be months before the global economy recovered.“Even if the Straits of Hormuz open tonight, there would still be impacts on supply chains, not just for fuel, but for other things as well,” Bowen said at a press conference in Sydney on Saturday morning.Energy Minister Chris Bowen has warned the effects of the fuel crisis will be prolonged, even if a peace deal is reached in the Middle East imminently. Sitthixay…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! You’ve booked the trip, blocked the calendar and now you’re staring at a closet full of clothes that feel wrong for poolside lunches and sunset dinners. The pieces from a few seasons back don’t quite fit the vibe, but you’re not about to drop a paycheck on a vacation wardrobe you’ll wear for one week. Good news: Amazon is stocked with chic resort-style fashion pieces that look far more expensive than they are. We rounded up 17 items worth your…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Missouri Domino’s delivery driver is behind bars after police say he turned a routine pizza delivery into a violent encounter, allegedly using his car to strike a customer during a heated dispute over not receiving a tip.Zachary Nicholus Walton, 36, was arrested April 29 in Fulton and is facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of an accident. Jail records show he is being held without bond.According to a probable cause affidavit, the incident unfolded at around 7:21 p.m., when officers responded to a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone under current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules, a move the court acknowledged would “as a practical matter, have a nationwide effect,” and one that sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over abortion access.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could restrict abortion pill access across the country, restoring rules supporters say protect patient safety and state authority, while critics warn it will make access harder even in states where abortion remains legal.The decision means women…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Cleveland Browns entered last season with one of the NFL’s more crowded quarterback rooms.Shedeur Sanders took over the starting quarterback duties in Week 12 last season, and after two more starts, he was named the starter for the remainder of the season. Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson stayed on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.Sanders, Gabriel and Watson are all set to return in 2026, but it remains unclear which quarterback will be under center…

Business at a Los Angeles Home Depot came to a screeching halt when anti-ICE DSA protesters barged their way into the business and refused to leave. The scene unfolded inside a Home Depot in Westlake on Wilshire Blvd, just outside of downtown Los Angeles, on Friday. Protesters with signs that read “ICE OUT OF THE HOME DEPOT” made their way inside, pounding on drums and chanting. The protesters then sat on the ground, blocking customers from using some of the self-checkout registers. “On International Worker’s Day, we are halting for a moment a piece of profit that in the end…