During a 2024 visit, Donald Trump suggested Wayne Gretzky should run for Canadian prime minister, humorously proposing Canada could become a U.S. state. Gretzky declined, preferring to stay out of politics despite past endorsements of Conservative leaders. While the idea entertained many, it highlighted Trump's unconventional views on U.S.-Canada relations and elicited some concern among Canadian policymakers.
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets are playing today, February 19, in a game rescheduled due to January wildfires in LA. Initially set for January 9, the match was moved as part of several rescheduled Lakers games. The Hornets are also starting a West Coast road trip, and the game follows a recent trade attempt that fell through.
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Kyren Lacy, a 24-year-old former Louisiana State University football player, is dead. He was found in Houston on Saturday night. Reports suggest the cause of death is suicide. This follows a December 2024 car crash. Lacy was involved in the crash that killed a 78-year-old. The crash also injured two other people. He was a 2025 NFL prospect.
Strong earthquake tremors were felt early Monday morning in New Delhi and parts of northern India, causing residents of high-rise buildings to rush out. The earthquake, with its epicentre near Dhaula Kuan, measured 5.0 in magnitude. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries as officials urged caution.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified the use of a military aircraft for deporting Indian 'aliens' from the US, citing it as a national security operation. He mentioned ongoing efforts to verify the citizenship of 298 identified individuals out of 487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders.
Australian cricketer David Warner has signed up for the PSL Season 10 draft, following his unexpected snub from the IPL 2025 mega auction and recent retirement from international cricket. The tournament will be held in Gwadar, Balochistan, from April 8 to May 19, featuring global stars like Warner and Tim Southee.
OpenAI has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of using its proprietary models to train a competing system through distillation, a practice that violates OpenAI's terms of service. DeepSeek allegedly extracted large amounts of data via OpenAI's API. OpenAI is working with the US government to protect its advanced AI capabilities from foreign replication.
Suchir Balaji’s parents dispute the ruling of his death as suicide, alleging foul play and demanding an FBI investigation. Three months prior, Balaji had accused OpenAI of copyright violations, which his parents believe put him at risk. The investigation remains ongoing, with the family seeking justice.