It’s been almost a decade since Battlestar Galactica went off the air, but it’s always a pleasure to see the sci-fi show’s alums popping up elsewhere. Tricia Helfer is guest starring on CBS’ SWAT this week (and also hosting a weekly BSG retrospective podcast, if you’re really feeling nostalgic), and while FBI Special Agent Elle Trask doesn’t…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to “always defend” an independent press when asked to comment Wednesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent attacks against the news organizations. Calling the media a “fundamental element of a democracy,” Trudeau said: “The media must be there to ask questions, at times difficult — often difficult —…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Downers Grove South (Ill.) was named 2016 NFCA High School National Coaching Staff of the Year, the Association announced on Wednesday. The Mustangs had an extremely successful campaign, as they were one of top-ranked teams in Illinois throughout the season and reached the 4A state semifinals. They also earned multiple victories over…
Disney CEO Bob Iger reaffirmed that the company intends to keep R-Rated properties that it will acquire from the Fox merger as R-Rated, specifically referring to the Deadpool films. In a Disney Q1 2019 earnings results call, Iger said “We do believe there is room for the Fox properties to exist without significant Disney influence over…
Earlier this month, a large group of doctors held a protest outside Scarborough Birchmount Hospital over a proposed plan to close the obstetrics and pediatrics wards. Speaking to media in the cold January air, emergency physician Dr. Lisa Salamon said, “Closing these essential services to an already vulnerable patient population is actually creating barriers for…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eight finalists have been selected for the 2016 Schutt Sports / NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year. There is one finalist from each of the eight regions and the winner will be announced on Monday, May 16. This year’s eight- Bloomsburg’s (East) Taylor Winkelman, Minnesota State’s (Central) McKenzie Paap, LIU…
Jeremy Hunt, the British foreign secretary, has revealed that the UK will oppose the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) permanent agenda item on human rights abuses in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories. Writing in the Jewish Chronicle, Hunt insisted that Britain will vote against all texts contained within the Item 7 resolution at the…
Once in a while there comes along a piece of real estate that seems too good to be true. Today, that property comes from Nova Scotia, where a stunning eight-bedroom Victorian house, complete with a pool, two dishwashers, and a wine cellar has been listed for the same price as some tiny, one-bedroom condos in…
Dragon Ball FighterZ will be receiving six new characters in its FighterZ Pass 2, and four have just been revealed. Following the Red Bull Final Summoning Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament, it was confirmed that Jiren, Videl, Dragon Ball Super’s Broly, and Gogeta (SSGSS) will be joining the fight in the near future. Those who purchase…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Highlighted by 11 programs that reached last season’s NCAA Tournament, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association gears up to host the 2017 Division II Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla. The 16-team field descends on Eddie C. Moore Complex, Feb. 10-12 for this three-day classic. In all, there are five nationally-ranked programs in the…