Richard Shimooka, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a public policy think tank, said the Canadian Armed Forces currently have the capacity to deploy only a few thousand soldiers at a time, along with a limited number of fighter jets. By comparison, the UK military can deploy 10,000 troops if necessary, he said. Source…
Happy Lazy Sunday, Pipsqueaks! And happy Mother’s Day! If you’re feeling extra lazy, be sure to check out my weekend streaming guide for all the best new movies and TV shows out this weekend (including some theatrical releases). But before you veg out on the couch, let’s solve today’s Easy, Medium and Hard Pips. ForbesWhat…
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s participation. Source link
SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State. Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told the Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition…
Three of President Trump’s most alcohol-inclined confidants walk into a bar… That was the premise behind the cold open of the May 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which found aggro secretary of war Pete Hegseth (as played the season by Colin Jost) causing trouble at a D.C. area dive bar (“Martin’s Tavern”) alongside Justice…
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her – and to her understated aesthetic. Source link
How to solve today’s Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Another Sunday, another Wordle to solve. It’s also Mother’s Day, so a very big Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and to all the amazing moms out there, and to the single dads and grandparents and everyone else raising kids and taking on mom responsibilities,…
Compared to their second-half showing against England, where they bagged two late tries for a bonus-point, Wales could muster very little after the break in Belfast. Ireland were utterly dominant with possession and territory, with last year’s player of the championship Aoife Wafer leading the charge. Travelling fans’ only consolation was a 78th minute Jasmine…
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida. Source link
There are six host cities (Miami, Houston, Dallas, Monterrey, Kansas City and Atlanta) where the WBGT could feasibly reach at least 32C (90F) during the afternoon which would be considered as extreme heat stress where the body really struggles to keep itself cool. To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part…