Canada Post Workers Strike Threatens Holiday Deliveries

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 91-90 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. For the second consecutive game, the Knicks overcame a significant deficit against the Celtics.

The Regina Pats will select first overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. The first round of the draft is scheduled for May 7, 2025, and will be streamed live on Victory+. Players not selected in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft can still be listed by WHL clubs. The Brandon Wheat Kings will select first overall in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. This is the first time the Brandon Wheat Kings have held the top pick in this draft. Players selected in the WHL U.S. Priority Draft remain eligible for the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft starting in the second round.

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 91-90, securing a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. This marks the second consecutive game where the Knicks overcame a significant deficit against the Celtics, who have rarely allowed teams to recover from large point disadvantages this season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won three consecutive games despite being without two of their top defensemen. This suggests they could perform well even if Philippe Myers and Dakota Mermis remain in the lineup for a short period. However, if the absences of Jake Muzzin and Timothy Liljegren extend into the first round of the playoffs, the Leafs could face difficulties despite having Chris Tanev, Morgan Rielly, and Brandon Carlo on defense.

Since the 1947 Partition of British India, there have been multiple wars and conflicts between India and Pakistan. Recent events involve a Pakistani attack on several locations along India's western border. The Indian Army successfully defended their positions, gradually retaking most of the infiltrated areas. Pakistan's military morale declined due to heavy casualties suffered by units like the Northern Light Infantry. While India has a larger and more modern military force with 1.5 million active personnel compared to Pakistan's 660,000, both countries primarily rely on older Soviet-era aircraft for their air forces. A history of conflict exists between India and Pakistan, including the 1971 war over East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The Simla Agreement in 1972 established the Line of Control (LOC) to define the boundary between them. Tensions recently escalated after an attack by a suspected group based in Pakistan, leading to arrests of Pakistani nationals and heightened military preparedness on both sides.

Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was formed in 1968 by merging the fishing villages of Small Point, Adam's Cove, Blackhead, and Broad Cove. The town had a population of 414 in 2021.

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. This decision was made after considering factors like inflation and employment, but Fed Chair Powell stated it's too early to determine which will be a greater concern. The benchmark interest rate in the United States is currently 4.50 percent. The Federal Reserve continues to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities at a monthly rate of $35 billion. Voting against this action was Christopher J. Waller, who supported no change for the federal funds target range but preferred to continue the current pace of decline in securities holdings.

Canadian play-by-play sports announcer for Réseau des sports (RDS). Started his broadcasting career at CKOI-FM as a weekend DJ when he was 20 years old. Has announced broadcasts of Montreal Canadiens games since 1989. Does hockey play-by-plays on Le Hockey Du Samedi Soir, Le Hockey Du Mardi Soir, Le Hockey Du Jeudi Soir and any other days the Canadiens play. Is from Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

Urvil Patel is an Indian cricketer born in 1998. He plays for Gujarat domestically and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He made his T20 debut in 2018. Patel achieved a significant milestone by scoring the fastest T20 century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Tripura in 2024. He joined the Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for Vansh Bedi during IPL 2025 after Bedi's injury. Patel made his IPL debut on May 7, 2025, scoring 31 runs off 11 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

WestJet has canceled numerous flights recently. This is causing disruptions for travelers with vacation packages or land-only bookings to destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States. Passengers who need to change or cancel their travel plans should contact their travel agent or WestJet Vacations directly if they booked through WestJet. WestJet offers a Tarmac Delay service when flights are ready for takeoff or have just landed but passengers remain on board due to delays. This includes providing access to working restrooms, ventilation and temperature control, food and drinks, and free communication with people outside the plane when possible. In cases of urgent medical need during a tarmac delay, WestJet will take steps to facilitate access to medical assistance. After a 3-hour tarmac delay at Canadian airports, the plane will return to the gate allowing passengers to disembark if it's safe.

The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1400 block of S Los Palos Street in Boyle Heights on August 14, 2024. Heavy smoke was visible from the roof of the 479,152 square foot building. Due to the size and split level roof, ladder pipes were ineffective. Firefighters used aerial ladder trucks to reach the first roof level and deployed extension ladders to access the upper level, ultimately extinguishing the fire.

Tensions exist between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, stemming from disagreements on trade and economic policy. Trump has expressed a desire for Canada to join the United States, but this idea is met with strong opposition from Canadians. Carney emphasizes the importance of Canada maintaining control over its economy and pursuing independent trade relationships. The two leaders have clashed over US tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, prompting retaliatory measures from Canada. Despite these challenges, Carney remains committed to finding ways to maintain a constructive trading relationship with the United States.

For the second time in eight days, an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the Red Sea after attempting to land on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The two aviators aboard ejected safely and suffered only minor injuries. The aircraft failed to catch the landing wire, resulting in a "failed arrestment." This incident follows another jet loss from the USS Harry S. Truman just over a week ago, where a $67 million F/A-18E was lost.

Several Indian airports have been closed due to airspace restrictions and operational disruptions. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air have suspended services to and from affected airports such as Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. Passengers are urged to check flight status before heading to the airport as schedules may change.

"Andor" Season 2 delves into political intrigue, danger, and escalating tension as the Rebel Alliance emerges. Cassian Andor's journey from a disillusioned individual to a key rebel figure intensifies as war looms closer. The season promises amplified character relationships and heightened stakes. The cast includes Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Faye Marsay, Varada Sethu, Elizabeth Dulau, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn, and Forest Whitaker.

The Canadian postal strike involves employees of Canada Post represented by the Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (STTP). Negotiations began on November 15, 2023. Canada Post offered workers an 11.5% salary increase over four years and longer paid leave. During the national strike, packages are not processed or delivered until operations resume. On December 1st, Canada Post presented a framework to the STTP to end the strike. The federal government has appointed mediators to assist both parties in negotiating new collective agreements for urban and rural/suburban mail carriers (FFRS) units.

Generative AI (GenAI) adoption in professional services has surged since late 2022. Over half of legal, tax, risk and fraud, and government professionals have already utilized GenAI in some capacity. The 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report from the Thomson Reuters Institute investigates this rapid growth and focuses on whether firms can maximize the value of the GenAI tools they've implemented.

Streamer Kai Cenat is creating "Streamer University," a weekend event where influencers will act as instructors for aspiring streamers. Cenat aims to help both established and new streamers learn from successful content creators like MrBeast and Mark Rober, who were initially approached for the first session. The university-style event will include dorms and classes covering topics such as monetization and live streaming best practices.