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Short-term DHS funding passes House amid looming Senate battle
House Republicans moved to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, setting the stage for a Senate confrontation and urgent operational fixes for airports and frontline staff
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Mikaël Kingsbury announces retirement after closing career where it began
Mikaël Kingsbury confirms he will retire after competing at the Canadian freestyle championships at Sommet Saint-Sauveur, closing a storied career highlighted by historic wins and family milestones
Einarson lineup changes and Lawes split reshape Manitoba women’s curling
Manitoba’s leading women’s curling teams make abrupt personnel moves after international and national finals, opening questions about next-season rosters and coaching.
IOC introduces SRY gene screening to determine women’s eligibility at the Olympics
The IOC’s new eligibility framework narrows female-category participation to biological women via a one-time SRY gene test and signals likely courtroom challenges and sportwide changes ahead
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Major celebrity deaths and obituaries in 2026
A roundup of high-profile passings in 2026 across film, music, sports, and public life
