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22/06/2026 – The KVIFF Promises platform will present 38 projects across five industry programmes, with the new literary IP strand expanding the festival’s Central and Eastern European co-production focusCowgirl by Michal BlaškoThe Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s (KVIFF) Industry Days (5-8 July) are strengthening their focus on Central and Eastern European collaboration with the latest edition of KVIFF Promises, the festival’s umbrella platform for projects in the making. This year, the programme will present 38 projects across five strands, including the return of KVIFF Central Stage and the launch of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF, a new showcase dedicated to literary IPs…

OTTAWA — Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he has directed Alto to consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont. The minister’s staff issued a statement on his behalf ahead of a formal announcement in Kingston later this morning. The government is looking to fund a high-speed rail route linking Quebec City and Toronto with an estimated cost of $60 to $90 billion. The project is overseen by Alto, a Crown corporation established in 2022. Construction on the first leg between Ottawa and Montreal is expected to begin in 2029 or 2030. The project is facing pushback from farmers and…

Carly Rae Jepsen posted a five-word question to Instagram from Nicaragua on March 2: “Is love just a feeling?” She didn’t add anything else to the message. For anyone who doesn’t follow her closely, a bit of background helps. Jepsen is a Canadian pop singer best known for “Call Me Maybe,” the song that hit number one in more than a dozen countries in 2012 and turned into one of the bigger pop moments of that decade. It was hard to escape that summer. She’s kept making music since then. It’s gotten more introspective with each release. Her 2015 album…

Jelly Roll shocked everyone when he filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo, after nearly a decade. This happened in May 2026 but was not made public until June. Now, Jelly is taking on a new career amid the split, but what is he up to now? Keep reading for all of the details. Jelly Roll Has A New Career Amid Divorce It has just been a short time since Jelly Roll’s divorce from Bunnie Xo became public. She has spoken up about what happened and what went wrong. Fans have had many theories about it and the couple.…

Jun 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Nineteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies battled in the World Series. Things have changed since 2007, when Boston swept Colorado to win its second championship in four seasons. Now the teams will open a three-game series Monday night in Denver, not as title contenders but as basement dwellers. Boston sits in last place in the American League East while Colorado is in a familiar…

The U.S. Open was this weekend. Did you miss it?That’s OK. You’re busy, and in this semiquincentennial summer of sports surplus, not everything can stand out.Here are four takeaways from the week that was at Shinnecock Hills, with Wyndham Clark outlasting the field on Sunday for his second U.S. Open title.No JuiceThe USGA plans these championships out years, even decades, in advance. Here’s a fun fact: The governing body gave Shinnecock Hills the 2026 U.S. Open in June 2016; we didn’t know we’d be hosting a World Cup that same summer until two years later.That’s to say nothing of the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia. Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defence procurement, was in Canberra on Sunday to make the announcement with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.Canada has committed to spend more than $6 billion developing the new radar system in the Far North, which is set to begin operation in December 2029.The radar system will give Canada the ability to detect threats in the air and on the ocean, and provide…

Image Credit: Ben Symons/PEACOCK Love Island USA viewers have had to catch up on plenty of Villa-specific slang over the years, but season 8 introduced a new phrase that made some fans feel salty: “French fries.” The mysterious term became one of the biggest talking points after Islanders hinted at a late-night encounter between Kenzie Annis and Corbin Mims. Narrator Iain Stirling even joked that millions of viewers would soon be searching for “French fries sex,” and that prediction certainly came true. As fans tried to decode the meaning behind the phrase, social media lit up with theories. Below, Hollywood…

It’s the halfway point in 2026, and time for some report cards. Many will be surprised by who is at the top of the mountain, while some will agree with who is at the bottom of the totem pole. Each superstar will be given a headline, grade, when they debuted, and a breakdown of their booking/run. Here are ten superstars and a faction that WWE has either made or torn down since making the jump to the main roster.The Next Veer Mahaan?Blake Monroe: FHer debut was on May 22nd, 2026, and it hasn’t been easy for Blake Monroe. She ran…

Keith Richards was once known for his wild and extravagant lifestyle as a member of the Rolling Stones, but he now appears to be rewriting the narrative with how fully he has embraced grandparenthood. In a new interview, the legendary guitarist described himself as a “fantastic grandad” and revealed that he has recently become a great-grandfather. Richards also reflected on finally listening to his body and scaling back some of his bad habits, while revisiting memorable moments from his past, including being punched by rock-and-roll icon Chuck Berry. At 82, Keith Richards has reached the milestone of becoming a great-grandfather,…