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UncrownedDoes Colby Covington's gimmick still work?
Uncrowned's Ben Fowlkes discusses if UFC welterweight Colby Covington's usual, over-the-top schtick has finally worn off ahead of his fight with Joaquin Buckley.
- The Canadian Press
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn are sued by the personal chef they fired
NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Allen 's former personal chef claims in a lawsuit that the filmmaker and his wife fired him because of his service in the U.S. Army Reserves and questions about his pay, then “rubbed salt on the wounds” by saying they didn't like his cooking.
- Reuters
Oil little changed as demand weakness offsets sanctions-driven supply risks
Brent crude futures were down 5 cents at $73.47 a barrel at 0141 GMT. OPEC cut its demand growth forecasts for 2025 for the fifth straight month on Wednesday and by the largest amount yet. "Investors will be closely monitoring the IEA’s market balance estimates for 2025, which will reflect OPEC’s recent announcement," analysts at ANZ said in a note on Thursday.
- The Canadian Press
No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alyssa Ustby had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals to help No. 14 North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory.
- KCRA - Sacramento Videos
California lawmakers sworn in before election results certified
The California Secretary of State is set to certify the state's election results on Friday, nearly two weeks after new state lawmakers took office and days after the state's newly elected U.S. Senator, Adam Schiff, was sworn in and immediately took his post.
- Yahoo Sports
Bill Belichick is officially breaking into college ranks. What does that say about the NFL?
This does not necessarily mean no teams were conditionally interested in the second-winningest coach in NFL history. It does mean that North Carolina offered a specific structure the NFL does not.
- The Canadian Press
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Reuters
Wall Street mostly upbeat on GM's decision to pull the plug on Cruise
DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors needed to exit its Cruise robotaxi business, most Wall Street analysts agreed on Wednesday, but the automaker's decision to do so was still a disappointing end for an operation that GM had touted as a potential $50 billion revenue generator by 2030. The largest U.S. automaker on Tuesday pulled the plug on Cruise after evaluating the continued investments needed in a competitive space, executives said, adding they intend to fold some of Cruise's talent into GM to continue development of driver assistance systems.
- The Canadian Press
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
- CBC
Why this UBC architecture professor doesn't like Vancouver's Broadway Plan
City councillors are set to vote on a motion regarding the Broadway Plan on Wednesday, adding more density and thousands of rental units to a stretch of the city along the Broadway corridor. Patrick Condon, a city planner with the University of B.C., says that building more homes does not mean they will be affordable.
- Yahoo News Singapore
3 S'poreans make Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list; Couple faces over 150 charges in $72m embezzlement case: Singapore live news
Two Singaporean women leaders have been recognised in Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
- The Independent
Progressive war horse Bernie Sanders says his next term is ‘probably’ his last
Sanders has been a member of Congress since 1991
- The Canadian Press
South Korean president says martial law was an act of governance and denies rebellion charges
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges Thursday, rejecting the opposition-led impeachment attempts against him and investigations into last week's move.
- The Canadian Press
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Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say
- The Canadian Press
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
Bill Belichick had seemingly been waiting for the right opportunity to return to an NFL sideline. Instead, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is headed to the college ranks to take over at North Carolina.
- Reuters
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, CBS News reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources. The invitation to the Jan. 20 inauguration in Washington occurred in early November, shortly after the Nov. 5 presidential election, and it was not clear if it had been accepted, CBS reported. The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
- BANG Showbiz
Timothee Chalamet felt 'validated' by Bob Dylan's praise
Movie star Timothee Chalamet has admitted to being was wowed by Bob Dylan's praise.
- BANG Showbiz
Barry Jenkins marries Lulu Wang
Filmmakers Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang have tied the knot.
- BANG Showbiz
Selena Gomez: I've never wanted to be the centre of attention
Selena Gomez has admitted that she seeks a "collaborative" approach to filmmaking.
- BANG Showbiz
Sir Elton John: I have faith in a higher power
Sir Elton John has revealed that he has "faith" in a "higher power".