Author: News Desk

Much could be said about the Canadian federal government’s fiscal update, and been. But what worries me is how it confirms my creeping suspicion that the people meant to be governing the country are not governing it. Which is not a paranoid lead-in to the WEF versus self-government. It’s that for all the high-falutin’ rhetoric, nobody knows how to make policy or much cares, and very few people even realize it. They couldn’t plot if they tried. In this regard contrast the finance minister’s soothing burble about “restoring fiscal discipline” with the truth that the deficit came in below projections…

Veteran reliever Lou Trivino exercised the May 1 opt-out right in his minor league contract with the Phillies, reports Matt Winkelman. According to the MLB.com transaction tracker, the team then granted Trivino his release. Trivino pitched well over his month at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old righty struck out 20 of 56 batters faced (36%) while issuing four walks. He surrendered 15 hits and 10 runs, though only four of those were earned. Trivino’s sinker and four-seam fastball each sat in the 94-95 mph range and he used three other pitches — cutter, slider and changeup — with regularity. This was…

El artista multiplatino Post Malone y el tres veces ganador del Grammy Jelly Roll anunciaron que sus planes Concierto en el Estadio del Tigre se cancela en las redes sociales el viernes. Los dos cantantes tenían previsto actuar en el Tiger Stadium el 23 de mayo. Se suponía que la parada en Baton Rouge sería parte del “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2” del dúo. “Lo siento mucho por la gente que planeaba venir a los pocos espectáculos cancelados”, decía una publicación en las redes sociales de Post Malone. “Tenía muchas ganas de volverme loco con todos ustedes”. Boletos…

(Photo: NBCUniversal) NBC has very few comedy series these days and mockumentary-style shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation have performed very well for the network in the past. Will this new one have a long run? Will Stumble be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. A mockumentary-style comedy series, the Stumble TV show is loosely based on the Netflix docuseries Cheer. This program stars Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, Georgie Murphy. Kristin Chenoweth recurs. The story follows the high stakes competitive world of junior college cheer.…

(Photo: NBCUniversal) Last season, Brilliant Minds was a middle-of-the-road performers in the ratings for NBC. It was also one of the network’s lowest-rated shows to be renewed. Will this drama’s numbers improve this time around? Will Brilliant Minds be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. A medical drama series, the Brilliant Minds TV show was created by Michael Grassi. The series stars Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, Brian Altemus, John Clarence Stewart, and Al Calderon. Bellamy Young recurs. Season two guests include Jane Krakwoski, Laura Vandervoort, Porsha Williams,…

May 1, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images Shane McClanahan crafted his second straight scoreless start, Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a six-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Friday night at St. Petersburg, Fla. In a season-longest six inning, the left-handed McClanahan (3-2) allowed five hits, struck out five and did not issue a walk. He pitched five scoreless against the…

Always A Runner, with Jose L. Ortiz up, leads Meaning, with Juan J. Hernandez up across the finish line to win the 152nd running of these Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, May 1, 2026 in Louisville Ky. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Always A Runner lived up to her name Friday evening as the Chad Brown-trained filly stormed down the stretch to take down rivals and claim the 152nd Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. In just her third start, she overcame a rough start from the ninth gate as she bumped with Prom Queen to her outside. Always A Runner, sired…

Beyoncé dropped a video on her website that’s got the whole culture talking. The clip features Destiny’s Child vibing with none other than Stevie Nicks, and yo, this looks like the Queen B is cooking up something special for ACT III. PopTingz broke the news on social media, sharing that the video seems to be teasing the Fleetwood Mac legend’s involvement in Beyoncé‘s upcoming third act. The post racked up over 16,000 likes and more than 1,100 retweets, proving the Hive is absolutely here for this potential collab. This move right here? It’s pure genius. Beyoncé’s been playing chess while…

Taylor Frankie Paul is explaining why she was seen in an embrace with Dakota Mortensen’s mom during the former couple’s custody and protective order hearing. After a fan Instagram account shared video footage of Taylor hugging Cheyenne Cranford Mortensen inside Salt Lake City’s Third District Courthouse on Thursday, April 30, Taylor provided context via the comments section. “That was my goodbye to a family my older kids and I loved deeply❤️‍🩹” Taylor, 31, explained. (Taylor and Dakota share 2-year-old son Ever. Taylor shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with her ex-husband Tate Paul.) During the court hearing, a…

The Mariners placed setup man Matt Brash on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 30, before tonight’s series opener against the Royals. He’s dealing with lat inflammation. Seattle recalled lefty Josh Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Brash made an early exit from Wednesday’s game in Minnesota. He threw two pitches before reporting side tightness that led the Mariners to lift him. General manager Justin Hollander told reporters (including Daniel Kramer of MLB.com) that Brash will be shut down for three to five days. He’ll resume throwing early next week and doesn’t seem to be in for a lengthy…