Open this photo in gallery: Val Kilmer poses for a portrait, Jan. 9, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Batman Forever” while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 65. The … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: A statue of Wayne Gretzky holding the Stanley Cup in front of three smaller statues looking on and representing the Great One’s parents, Walter and Phyllis, and a young Gretzky stands in the player’s hometown of Brantford, Ont., on March 18.John Wawrow/The Associated Press John Davidson has difficulty remembering the … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: The Rogers Sportsnet broadcast studio.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail Rogers Communications Inc. RCI-B-T chief executive Tony Staffieri has made one thing clear over the past year: He is all-in on sports. With a deal already in place to become the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, he wanted … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, watches as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, on Aug. 28, 2018.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: The Rogers Sportsnet broadcast studio.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail RRogers Communications Inc. is renewing its television rights for NHL games aired nationally in Canada, signing a new 12-year deal despite questions about the value of its current contract, reports say. Rogers is paying US$7.7-billion, or roughly $11-billion (Canadian), to renew … Read more
Anne Murray speaks during the 54th annual Juno Awards.Jennifer Gauthier/Reuters 1 of 24 Josh Ross performs during the Juno Awards.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian Press 2 of 24 Snotty Nose Rez Kids perform during the Juno Awards in Vancouver.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian Press 3 of 24 The Beaches accept the award for Group of the Year during the … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Richard Chamberlain, star of Shogun and The Thorn Birds, earned plaudits for on-stage roles ranging from Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady and Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music.Matt Sayles/The Associated Press Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV … Read more
Bali is a wildly popular tourist destination, but to help mitigate its popularity and raise some cash for its ‘environment and culture’, the island implemented a one-time entry fee last year, which can be paid electronically upon arrival. However, it’s not stopping there. To protect the ‘cultural integrity and sacred sites of Bali’, authorities have … Read more
There are budget hotels, and then there are budget hotels. A Xiaohongshu user, known by his surname Yang, has made a name for himself by travelling across China to review ultra-cheap accommodations, some costing as little as 10 yuan (S$1.90) a night. Aside from a single bed, amenities at these lodgings vary from place to place — a toilet is … Read more
Sat 29th Mar, 2025 Indonesia has recently witnessed a disturbing rise in crocodile attacks on humans, with the nation recording the highest number of such incidents globally. A recent tragedy near the coastal city of Palu highlighted this alarming trend when a swimmer was killed by a crocodile, whose carcass was subsequently recovered by rescuers. … Read more