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On Saturday, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rolled out from the hangar to Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After arriving at the pad, technicians raised the almost 230-foot rocket to a vertical position. The Falcon Heavy has 27 Merlin engines split evenly between the center core and two side boosters that can generate more than five million pounds of thrust. Roman is roughly the size of a school bus and weighs about as much, requiring a powerful rocket to send it more than a million miles from Earth.

In a tale of two contrasting returns to the top flight, substitute Liam Millar scored late on to seal Hull's second straight victory in a 1-0 win at the CBS Arena while Frank Lampard's Coventry fell to a second consecutive league defeat. Still high on their opening scalp against Manchester United, after Millar slotted past Carl Rushworth on the break, there were chants of "we're going to win the league" from the away end as fans watched their side climb to second place. In scoring the winner, Millar, who replaced Elliot Stroud in the second half, made up for an earlier miss on the counter where he dragged a big chance wide of the target.

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For William McDonald, 38, a diesel mechanic from Thunder Bay, Ontario, “Canadian is always the first choice,” even if it means his weekly bills are higher. “As soon as Trump started putting those tariffs on in February [last year], I started boycotting US goods,” he said. “Avoiding American products has driven my costs up, and I’m still happy to do it. “I used to drink US beer, but now I drink Canadian beer, and that costs me an extra C$1,000 (£531/US$720) a year. Likewise, groceries cost about C$50 more a week, but you work that extra hour to pay for it.”McDonald likened Donald Trump’s behaviour towards Canada as “a lot like the schoolyard bully yelling and stomping their feet when they don’t get the cowering reaction they expect”. A shop poster in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/ShutterstockThis week the US imposed 50% tariffs on US$20bn (£15bn) of Canadian goods, and Mark Carney, the country’s prime minister, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks between the two countries last weekend. Donald Trump retaliated on Thursday by ordering the federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.

A majority of readers say they are willing to pay a premium to buy Canadian products instead of American ones, according to the results of a recent poll. The poll asked readers: “How much more would you pay to buy Canadian instead of American?”

Edmonton, Alta. – Plenty of new faces are at Edmonton Oil Kings training camp this season, but one returnee from last season is looking to take another big step in his WHL career. Aaron Obobaifo joined the Oil Kings in a trade on January 5 with the Vancouver Giants.

Are you worried about extreme heat? Live Science readers reveal their thoughts about Earth's rising temperatures.

Norwich finally got their Championship campaign up and running after a sluggish start as they recorded an emphatic 4-1 home win over struggling Burnley. The Canaries never looked back after scoring twice in the opening five minutes, with two goals apiece from Mo Toure and new boy Andre Brooks guiding them to a welcome win, after being beaten in their opening two league games. It was another disappointing afternoon for Burnley, however, summed up late on when Josh Laurent, who had scored their consolation goal, was dismissed for a second bookable offence.

An active week rolls into Friday across parts of the Maritimes as a risk for severe thunderstorms builds for some communities. Folks across much of New Brunswick and the Gaspé Peninsula will experience the bulk of the unsettled weather to end the week. Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions and keep an eye on watches and warnings in your area. DON’T MISS: First tornado in nearly 20 years confirmed in Prince Edward IslandFriday thunderstorm risk rises in the MaritimesA potent cold front will slide through the Gaspé Peninsula and New Brunswick during the day Friday, providing the spark needed for widespread thunderstorms to develop in the unstable environment. Initial storm development is expected in southern New Brunswick by the early afternoon, affecting Fredericton later in the day. These strong to severe storms will track northeast through the evening, and some may continue past sundown into the overnight hours. Large hail and strong wind gusts will be the primary threat in Friday’s most intense storms. Some areas may see several rounds of thunderstorms, leading to high rainfall totals and the potential for localized flooding.

An investment of $2.7 million through two new funding programs will help northern BC businesses and First Nations development corporations create and retain more jobs, diversify markets and pursue opportunities connected to industrial and infrastructure projects. This was announced today in Prince Rupert by Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

joni founders celebrate 6th anniversary with gift to Gustavson entrepreneurs When Jayesh Vekariya received his MBA from the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business in 2019, he left with more than a degree—he had a vision to create meaningful change. What he couldn’t have predicted then was how quickly it would all take shape. Through personal experiences, Jayesh was aware of inequities in access to period products, including challenges faced by his own family.

Extreme heat places more stress on the human body than most folks realize. A team of researchers with Northwestern University conducted a wide-ranging study to identify which conditions caused residents of Chicago to seek medical attention during extreme heat events. The results were surprising, and prove that heat exhaustion and heat stroke are far from the only problems you can encounter on a very hot day. DON’T MISS: Heat waves are deadlier than previously thought, study findsUnderstanding the scope of medical emergencies due to extreme heat is vital for helping vulnerable populations endure summer’s most trying conditions. Chicago is no stranger to major heat waves. An infamous event in 1995 claimed more than 700 lives across the city, marking one of the U. S.’s deadliest extreme heat events in modern history. Experts across the academic spectrum have long sought to understand the stress that elevated temperatures can place on the human body, producing everything from heat-safety tips to metrics like the humidex.

Fall sports and entertainment are finally upon us, bringing more excitement in the coming weeks. There is something for everyone to enjoy, as featured in this guide. The new TV seasons are gearing up for more exciting episodes and characters to tune in to. There will be more music and movies to follow this fall. The NHL, NBA, and NFL will open up new seasons in the coming weeks. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about fall sports and entertainment. Fall Sports and Entertainment. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)The 2026-27 NHL season opens on Tuesday, September 29th. This season, the NHL is moving to a late September start to accommodate the 84-game schedule. Opening night will feature five nationally broadcast games followed by two big games on Wednesday featuring Penguins vs Flyers and Kings vs Avalanche. The NFL season officially begins on Wednesday, September 9th, when the defending champion Seahawks host the Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch. The rest of the league begins on Sunday, September 13th, except the Broncos and Chiefs, who face off for the first Monday Night Football game.

Register to watch this webinar on demand Helmets have changed a lot since the early days of leather shipyard hats, and so has the science behind testing them. This webinar covers both: the evolution of head protection and personal protection equipment, and the harder problem of designing test methods that actually reflect real-world impacts.

Lake Powell hit a record low; when could Glen Canyon Dam shut off? Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, just fell to its lowest water level since it was first filled in the 1960s. But the biggest threat comes when the water drops another 30 feet. At that point, the lake hits what the Bureau of Reclamation calls "minimum power pool. " If the water drops below the intake pipes, the massive turbines inside the Glen Canyon Dam will no longer be able to spin. Lake Powell has just dropped to a record low, however, the bigger crisis occurs if the lake drops another 30 feet.(Getty Images)Breaking down the critical water levelsFull pool: This is reached when waters are 3,700 feet above sea level and the dam is considered full because any more water would spill over the top. Target level: 3,525 feet above sea level is what water managers want to keep Lake Powell at or above in order to keep up normal hydroelectric operations and downstream releases. Minimum power pool: Once the waters sink to 3,490 feet above sea level, we start to have some concerns. This is the minimum level at which the dam can produce power.

The Canadian economy has shown signs that it’s capable of withstanding the latest escalation in President Donald Trump’s trade war, according to a progressive Canadian economist who says negotiators…

Tropical Storm Dolly forms, it's not connected to Dolly PartonTropical Storm Dolly has been ripped open by an increasingly hostile environment enhanced by El Niño, but could still bring rain and wind to parts of the Caribbean next week. Where the storm is nowTropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday morning, becoming the fourth storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. By late Friday morning, observations showed that Dolly was an open tropical wave and no longer a tropical storm. The timing of the use of this name for a tropical storm is "purely coincidental," according to the National Hurricane Center. The name "Dolly" was chosen in the early 1990s, has been on a rotating list of names since 1996 and was also used prior to the 1990s. (MORE: A tropical storm is called 'Dolly,' but it's not meant as a tribute)The remnants of Dolly will face a combination of dry air and wind shear as it draws closer to the Leeward Islands. These two factors, both enhanced by the strengthening El Niño, are hostile to tropical systems. They're the same factors other tropical wannabes have fought against and lost in recent weeks.

The hardest part of a fire fighter or emergency medical worker’s job doesn’t always end when the call is over. Repeated exposure to traumatic incidents, high-stress emergencies, and difficult calls can take a toll, even long after crews return to the firehouse.

WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) is excited to announce a new partnership with Winnipeg Sports Talk. Winnipeg Sports Talk is a YouTube and podcast feed, focused on discussing the latest news on the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, stories that are important to sports fans in Manitoba along with betting and fantasy sports. The flagship show “Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily with Hustler & Remis” streams live on YouTube weekdays at 1pm.