Canadian Pop Icon Patrick Zabé: A Career Spanning Decades

Jian Ghomeshi was born in London, England to Iranian parents and graduated from York University with a BA in political science, minors in history and women's studies. He hosted radio series like 50 Tracks on CBC Radio One and CBC Radio 2. In 2017, he launched The Ideation Project, a music and podcast series. That same year, Ghomeshi was charged with sexual assault of three women. He stated that he was outspoken in public life but tone-deaf in his private affairs, acknowledging the conflation of his situation with unrelated accusations against other men on social media.

A 1-Day General Admission ticket to Bonnaroo grants access to performances on over 10 stages across Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Attendees can enjoy food from 150+ vendors offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, along with bars, concessions, official merchandise, free water stations, and other amenities within Centeroo. On-site parking passes are required for vehicles in Cosmic Nomads; 1-Day Ticket holders cannot bring vehicles into Outeroo or the Campgrounds regardless of accommodation type.

Kamaru Usman is a mixed martial arts fighter. He started wrestling in high school and competed in college. Usman had success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), winning the Welterweight Championship in 2019 after defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC 235. He has since defended his title multiple times. Usman is known for his dominant wrestling style and powerful striking.

Temba Bavuma debuted for Gauteng against Eastern Province in 2008. He made his Test debut for South Africa against the West Indies on December 26, 2014. On January 5, 2016, Bavuma became the first black cricketer to score a Test century for South Africa. He scored his maiden T20I half-century, 72 off 51 deliveries, against Ireland on July 24, 2021. During a tour of India in 2021, he scored eight runs across four innings in T20Is and ODIs due to illness.

Brock Lesnar returned to the UFC in 2010, defeating Shane Carwin to become the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. Later, he aligned with Paul Heyman and competed in a Royal Rumble match against John Cena where Lesnar emerged victorious. He challenged The Undertaker for a rematch, only to be interrupted by Bo Dallas who was met with five German suplexes and an F-5 from Lesnar. Lesnar stated that both he and Heyman would leave WWE if he lost his championship. Lesnar married former WWE performer Sable in 2006.

Trooping the Colour is a tradition dating back to the 17th century. Since 1755, it has been part of the daily Guard Mounting on Horse Guards in London. The modern parade celebrates the official Birthday of the Sovereign and involves their personal troops, the Household Division. It takes place annually in June on Horse Guards Parade with the Sovereign attending and taking the salute. The tradition evolved over time. Before 1987, the monarch rode side-saddle during the parade, wearing the uniform of the regiment whose Colour was being trooped. Since then, the Queen has participated in a carriage. The parade route starts at Buckingham Palace, proceeds down The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, and returns to Buckingham Palace.

The Light Up Little Italy Festival features live music, craft vendors, and food. It takes place at CFG Bank Arena from 6 p.m. Tickets range from $197.50–$382.95. A separate event in Baltimore is the "Little Italy Festival" with an Italian car show featuring Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Italian Motorcycles. Admission is $10 for kids and $54 for general admission at Baltimore Center Stage (700 N. Calvert St.) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Another event is at R. House (301 W. 29th St.) with a party starting at 8 a.m. Admission is $10 and it's family-friendly. The Baltimore Museum of Industry (1415 Key Highway) has a free, family-friendly event from 7 a.m. on.

President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China as a response to an emergency situation he declared due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. He cited the influx of gang members, smugglers, human traffickers, and narcotics as posing a threat to national security. Trump implemented a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods and a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. He argued that these tariffs prioritize American safety and national security. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into effect in 2020, aiming to reshape trade relations between the three countries. The USMCA trade in goods and services reached an estimated $1.8 trillion in 2022, with the U.S. having a service trade surplus of $26 billion. Canadian researchers are also feeling the impact of funding cuts in US research agencies, disrupting collaborative projects with their American counterparts.

Mitch Marner will be a free agent this summer, and several NHL teams are interested. The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to show interest. Anaheim, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles are among the teams interested in Marner; Florida and Vegas are of interest to Marner, among others!

WestJet is investigating a cybersecurity incident affecting internal systems and the WestJet app. Access for some users has been restricted. Specialized teams are working with law enforcement and Transport Canada to investigate and minimize impacts. Details about the incident are limited at this time. WestJet advises guests and employees to exercise caution when sharing personal information. Updates are available on WestJet.com and X.com/westjetnews.

The Internet Outages Map visualizes global internet health over the past 24 hours. It tracks outages across various providers like ISPs, application providers, public clouds, and edge networks. The map updates every 5 minutes, displaying ongoing and recent outages. Internet Insights, which powers the map, offers in-depth analysis of outage impact on specific networks and dependencies. It also provides detailed reports for continuous network optimization.

Play at the US Open was suspended Friday evening and will resume Saturday morning. The cut line fell at +7, one shot higher than in 2016 when Oakmont last hosted the tournament. Phil Mickelson, despite initially being safely inside the cut, double-bogeyed twice on his back nine, potentially jeopardizing his last chance at a US Open victory. Notable players missing the cut include Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, Dustin Johnson, Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas.

Mya Lynn Lesnar is an American track and field athlete born in 2002. She is the daughter of professional wrestler and retired UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and Nicole McClain. Lesnar won the NCAA indoor championship in the shot put in 2024 and the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. In May 2025, she broke the CSU program and facility record with a personal best throw of 19.60 meters. She also achieved numerous accolades including Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year (2024) and NCAA USTFCCCA All-American First Team (ITF 2024, OTF 2024).

And Joe DiMaggio never hit a single home run over the fences at Yankee Stadium in that 45-degree graveyard. In 2007, Marotta jokingly said "millions of kids grew up thinking Joe DiMaggio was a famous appliance salesman." In 2000, after negotiations, DiMaggio's estate heirs (two granddaughters and their four children) agreed to rename San Francisco's North Beach playground, where DiMaggio first played baseball as a boy, the "Joe DiMaggio North Beach Playground". The "Joe DiMaggio Fields" in his hometown of Martinez, California, are also named after him. Hall of Fame teammate Phil Rizzuto recalled: “There was an aura about him. He could fit in any place in the world.”On the ball field Joe DiMaggio could do it all. That's the way I always saw Joe DiMaggio. He was beyond question one of the greatest players of the century."

The Abbotsford Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. They are the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. This marks the second AHL team to play in Abbotsford following the Calgary Flames affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat, from 2009 to 2014. The Vancouver Canucks moved general manager Ryan Johnson and head coach Trent Cull to Abbotsford when establishing the franchise. On June 8, 2025, the Abbotsford Canucks reached the Calder Cup final for the first time in their history, marking the second appearance of the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate in the final round in ten seasons.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival offers more than just live performances. Attendees can participate in a wide range of activities, from art installations to comedy shows, workshops, and interactive experiences. The festival encourages exploration beyond the music, providing a diverse and immersive experience for all.

Michael Tait started his music career in the 1980s with Toby McKeehan, forming the group DC Talk. They met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University, and the trio became successful in Christian music. In 2009, Tait joined the band Newsboys as their lead singer, replacing Peter Furler. He has continued to perform and record with them since then.

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