The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar, a week after the Gulf state was reported to be providing the plane as a gift to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One. “The Secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the President of the United States,” Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a statement Wednesday. The Air Force said it…
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The Toronto Blue Jays had a refrain in their dugout on Wednesday night: “just keep swinging it.” The Toronto Blue Jays had a refrain in their dugout on Wednesday night: “just keep swinging it.” Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via email TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays had a refrain in their dugout on Wednesday night: “just keep swinging it.” Toronto batters were drilling the ball, maxing out with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 112 m.p.h. ground out in the first inning, but the Blue Jays’ good…
It wasn’t so much penalty killing as penalty dying. Read More It wasn’t so much penalty killing as penalty dying. In a game the Edmonton Oilers were in total control of, up 3-1 heading into the third period and firing on all cylinders, their biggest weakness in these playoffs reared its ugly head once again. It absolutely collapsed when they needed it most, bringing the team Published May 21, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) tries to control the puck against Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (13)…
Central bank governors gathering in Banff this week are facing several pressure points, from rising prices tied to a trade war to an unsteady global economy that appears to be decelerating. Read More Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta this week Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta…
Central bank governors gathering in Banff this week are facing several pressure points, from rising prices tied to a trade war to an unsteady global economy that appears to be decelerating. Read More Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta this week Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta…
The crash also injured the other driver and a 14-year-old passenger. CONCORD — A woman died in a two-vehicle collision that also injured two others Tuesday, according to a social media post from the California Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at the northernmost intersection of Kirker Pass Road and Hess Road, authorities said. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., officers from the CHP Contra Costa area office responded to the crash. A Ford Fusion had been attempting to make a left turn from westbound Hess Road onto southbound Kirker Pass Road but pulled in front of a Toyota Sienna that was traveling…
Killing babies “as a hobby.” “Expelling a population.” “Fighting against civilians.” It is some of the harshest language against Israel’s wartime conduct in Gaza and it came this week from a prominent Israeli politician, sparking a domestic uproar as the country faces heavy international criticism. It is not uncommon for politicians to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war strategy, especially his failure to free all the hostages held by Hamas. What made the comments by center-left opposition party leader Yair Golan rare – and jarring to officials across the political spectrum — was their focus on the plight of Palestinians.…
A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his wife and infant son before a hearing on his immigration case. It was unclear whether they would be separated by plexiglass. A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his wife and infant son before a hearing on his immigration case. It was unclear whether they would be separated by plexiglass. A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his wife and infant son before a hearing on his immigration case. It was unclear whether they would be separated…
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Northwestern captured its first NCAA women’s golf championship Wednesday when Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension. Stanford advanced through stroke play with a record score to win by 21 shots and was poised to win its third NCAA title in four years and become the first team to win back-to-back since the move to match play in 2017. Instead, the Wildcats were screaming with delight at La Costa when Lee — who had…
WAtoday understands up to 27 students were suspended after two students were involved in a fight on school grounds. WAtoday understands up to 27 students were suspended after two students were involved in a fight on school grounds. Perth high school mass suspends students over filming, watching brawl We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. By Holly Thompson May 22, 2025 — 9.26am A high school in Perth’s southern suburbs has mass suspended a group of students who gathered to watch and film a brawl that unfolded on school grounds. On…
Two South Texas gang members have been sentenced for human smuggling, following a series of high-speed chases at the border that involved one of the gang members crashing his car into the Rio Grande and swimming to Mexico to escape. A Monday statement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the two human smugglers, Juan Miguel Regalado, 28, and Samuel Grajeda Jr., 21, are members of “Puro Tango Blast,” a local Texas gang. The two were sentenced on May 15 after being convicted of conspiracy to transport undocumented immigrants, following an investigation by ICE, U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector…
The state is trying to bridge the gap in its monitoring network, a state environmental scientist said, but it is “exceedingly difficult” to set up new stations. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dust blows over the Great Salt Lake on Monday, May 12, 2025. In late January, a weather satellite captured a stream of dust lifting off the Great Salt Lake near Farmington Bay and drifting southeast toward Salt Lake City. The satellite imagery shows a “great example” of how narrow those plumes can be, said Rachel Edie, an environmental scientist with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.…
Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night. “Obviously we are very disappointed. After the first two periods we felt it was a good start and… Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night. “Obviously we are very disappointed. After the first…
There are many who think Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell of being re-elected this October. Read More ’I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October ‘I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek at an announcement on Monday, May 12, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia Article…
There are many who think Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell of being re-elected this October. Read More ’I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October ‘I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I could win,’ says Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when asked if she really thinks she has a shot to be re-elected in October Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek at an announcement on Monday, May 12, 2025. Gavin Young/Postmedia Article…
Results from Wednesday’s first round North Coast Section baseball, softball playoff games. Livermore’s Gianna Willes (22) circles the bases as she celebrates her three-run homer against Foothill High in the fourth inning of a softball game at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, Calif., on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) North Coast Section baseball playoffs Division I Tuesday’s results No. 1 Granada 5, No. 16 San Ramon Valley 2 No. 9 Casa Grande 5, No. 8 Dublin 0 No. 13 Clayton Valley Charter 6, No. 4 Windsor 5 (9 innings) No. 5 College Park 4, No. 12…
What a way to lose a game! Two terrible penalties and three third period power play goals against saw the Edmonton Oilers lose to the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. Read More What a way to lose a game! Two terrible penalties and three third period power play goals against saw the Edmonton Oilers lose to the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. In total the Grade A shots were 16 for the Oilers, 14 for the Stars, with the 5-alarmers seven Published May 21, 2025 • Last updated…
The Army’s newest air defense platform recently conducted its first live fire in the Arctic alongside NATO allies while another air defense unit deployed the Avenger Air Defense System in Africa for the first time. The Sgt. STOUT vehicle, formerly known as Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense, or M-SHORAD, consists of a Stryker vehicle with mounted Stinger missiles, onboard radar and a 30mm cannon. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, joined NATO allies for Exercise Formidable Shield 2025 in the Arctic Circle near Andoya, Norway, according to an Army release. Air defenders engaged target drones simulating low-altitude…
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were fatally shot Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. The attack was seen by officials in Israel and the U.S. as the latest in a growing wave of antisemitism as Israel ramps up its offensive in the Gaza Strip, and as food security experts have warned that Gaza risks falling into famine unless Israel’s blockade ends. Here’s what we know: What happened? The two victims, a man and a woman, were leaving an event…
Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer. A New York police inspector was transferred after allowing dozens of prospective officers to continue in the hiring process even though they failed to meet mental health standards set by the…