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Saskatchewan’s finance minister is opting to wear the same shoes he wore last year for this year’s budget day, saying it reflects the province’s response to “tough economic times” around the world. “They are in good shape, just needed a little touch-up and they needed some protection,” Jim Reiter told reporters Tuesday while holding a can of shoe protectant.Reiter also unveiled the title of this year’s budget, which is “Protecting Saskatchewan.”“You’re going to see measures that the government is taking to help Saskatchewan citizens through geopolitical stresses around the world,” Reiter said, adding that some other concerns from residents that can…

Hawthorn’s players have been warned not to be lulled into a false sense of security about meeting an injury-hit Sydney in their highly anticipated clash.The Hawks host the Swans on Thursday night with Sydney duo Errol Gulden (shoulder) out for four months and fellow star Isaac Heeney in doubt because of a hamstring strain.Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his players only have to cast their minds back a fortnight when beaten by a sub-strength GWS for a reminder about underestimating opponents.”I just said to the boys: ”Don’t get lulled into the false sense of security that maybe Gulden is out,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After NFL offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson found a new home with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, he made sure to torch his old Atlanta Falcons squad on his way out. Wilkinson signed a two-year, $6.25 million deal to join the Cardinals’ offensive line, which some Falcons fans seemed to like, believing he didn’t perform well during his time in Atlanta. But Wilkinson had time to respond to comments, with one fan saying, “Thank god your [sic] gone,” according to screen grabs of since-deleted comments.  Atlanta offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson reacts during a game…

A CITY SHAPED BY FIRE Hakodate, a scenic port city on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, has a long history of devastating blazes.   Today, its streets carry subtle reminders of that past, including an unusual detail: yellow fire hydrants.  Elsewhere in Japan, hydrants are painted red. Hakodate’s choice of bright yellow is rooted in hard-earned experience.  From the late 19th century through to the early 20th century, the city repeatedly suffered from major fires. The deadliest came in 1934, when a massive inferno destroyed two-thirds of central Hakodate and killed more than 2,000 people.  In the aftermath, city planners travelled to the United States to…

One of the top counterterrorism officials in the United States, Joe Kent, has resigned over his country’s war against Iran.On Tuesday, he published a copy of his resignation letter on the social media platform X, addressing his correspondence to US President Donald Trump.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of list“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent wrote.“Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”Until this week, Kent served as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller beat out former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., and State Sen. Robert Peters, D-Ill., in a Democratic primary race on Tuesday evening, teeing up her bid to represent one of the state’s many reliably blue seats.Miller centered her campaign on healthcare issues like affordability and maternity on her website and social media.”In Congress, I’ll defend reproductive rights and lower costs,” Miller, a former board member for Planned Parenthood, said in a campaign video.She raised $1.9 million, according to FEC records, dwarfing contributions from Peters and Jackson.DHS…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California attorney is among three men now charged in a daytime assault at Santana Row, a high-end shopping and dining destination, in what authorities say is an alleged antisemitic attack after victims reported slurs were shouted during the beatdown.The three suspects, Bruneil Henry Chamaki, 32, of Morgan Hill, and brothers Roma and Ramon Akoyans have all turned themselves in, police said.Prosecutors say the men are facing a mix of felony and misdemeanor assault and battery charges. They’re due in court for arraignment on May 12.Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen…

It was a busy weekend for Cecil’s Perogies — just not the kind the owners were hoping for. Owner Jonathan Warwaruck said his phone “was ringing off the hook” after the family-run restaurant on Richter Street was broken into early Saturday morning.Police say the first incident happened around 6 a.m. Then, just 24 hours later, it happened again.“The front door was smashed in and they stole pop,” Warwaruck said. “The second time they came back and took more stuff.”Kelowna RCMP say they’ve already gathered surveillance footage and are working with nearby businesses to identify the suspect. Get daily National news…

Richmond will continue its long-term approach to untried midfielder Josh Smillie.Smillie has been on the Tigers’ rehab list for most of his AFL career and remains at least six to eight weeks away.The big-bodied midfielder was selected at pick 7 in the 2024 super draft and is the only one of the Tigers’ haul of first-round picks yet to debut.Richmond coach Adem Yze said the club needed to maintain its focus on the future to ensure Smillie had no further setbacks.“We understand he’s going through a fair bit and I said this last week, his injury was different to the…

US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors weighed rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 6,716.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.47% to 22,479.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 46.85 points, or 0.1%, to finish at 46,993.26.Markets remained sensitive to developments in the Iran conflict, which continues to drive volatility in global energy markets and shape investor sentiment.Oil surge and geopolitical risks drive sentimentOil prices resumed their upward climb on Tuesday, with Brent…