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Toronto Star
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- Toronto Star
‘Rage' survey shows the politician Canadians are most angry about
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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, shares heartfelt Father's Day post with emotional throwback
Dustin Johnson of the United States's wife Paulina Gretzky looks on with her father Wayne Gretzky (Credit: Getty Image) Paulina Gretzky , the eldest daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, this brought a wave of emotion to social media this Father's Day. She posted a vintage black-and-white photo of herself as a child tucked into bed beside her smiling father. The heartfelt caption read, 'The safest place in the world was always with you,' followed by a warm Father's Day wish to Wayne Gretzky. Paulina Gretzky, wife of golfer Dustin Johnson , finds grounding in her roots While many know Paulina Gretzky for her role in the public eye as a model and the wife of PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson, her post brought the spotlight back to her first identity, as the daughter of hockey's greatest. The photo, shared on her Instagram story, quickly garnered attention not for glamour but for its genuine warmth, it wasn't just a celebrity post, it was a reminder of the strength in a quiet, supportive parent-child bond, Wayne Gretzky, who spent decades as one of the most visible athletes in the world. He appeared here simply as 'dad,' radiating comfort and care. Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky shares heartfelt Father's Day story (Credit: Instagram/@paulinagretzky) NHL icon Wayne Gretzky celebrated as more than a legend The moment she shared with her father was stripped of filters or fanfare, it was soft, intimate, and spoke volumes, despite the fame that surrounds her, Paulina's words hinted at the grounded nature of her upbringing, she may live a life filled with cameras and red carpets, but the foundation came from something simpler: the unwavering presence of her father. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Türk kredi kartı kullanıcıları buna başvurmalı. HANGİKREDİ Daha Fazla Oku Undo Read more: Lauren Kyle McDavid, wife of NHL star Connor McDavid, stuns in sequin dress during Mykonos Paulina Gretzky's Father's Day post didn't aim to be flashy, but its impact was immediate. In six short words, she conveyed decades of love, trust, and gratitude. A reminder that sometimes. The most powerful moments come not in the spotlight but in the quietest corners of life.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Mason West is 'the biggest wildcard in the draft,' and why NHL teams are torn over his football future
Mason West #141 performs the pro agility test during the 2025 NHL Scouting (Credit: Getty Image) NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently referred to West as 'the biggest wildcard in the draft' during the 32 Thoughts podcast. That label has stuck, and for good reason. West is not just a promising hockey player; he is also a high-level football athlete, still planning to play another season of high school football. This unusual dual-sport path is rare among top NHL prospects, adding an extra layer of complexity to his draft profile. NHL teams worry that Mason West may choose football Mason West's football commitments are causing real concern among front offices. While scouts admire his growing dedication to hockey, they remain cautious about whether he'll ultimately pursue it as a career. The possibility that West could shift fully to football, especially if he receives an offer to play quarterback at the next level, makes him a risky early-round investment. Elliotte Friedman also pointed out that West might be working harder at hockey only because of doubts about playing quarterback beyond high school. That has not been enough to ease nerves among NHL executives, who fear using a pick only to see him walk away from the sport. West's willingness to risk injury by continuing in football adds to the concern. Edmonton Shake It Off To Win Game 4 | 32 Thoughts Mason West's combined feedback fuels intrigue Despite the doubts, Mason West made a strong impression at the NHL Draft Combine. According to insiders close to the event, West turned heads with his physical testing and interviews, reaffirming the potential that has teams so intrigued. Many believe his ceiling as a hockey player is enormous, if he chooses to stay on that path. Read more: Paulina Gretzky's bold bikini photo sparks attention as fans say she's 'unbothered' and shining on her terms His draft-day outcome remains unpredictable. Some clubs may gamble a mid-round pick, while others could hope he goes undrafted and becomes a free agent target. Either way, Mason West is dominating conversations not for what he's done, but for what he might become. He is a rare case where raw potential and uncertainty are equally powerful forces shaping draft night decisions.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Veterans Speak Out Against Trump's Military Parade
Veteran Rebecca Roberts speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., during a protest by veterans on June 13, 2025, over Trump's military parade. Credit - Leigh Vogel—Getty Image Thousands of troops will march through Washington, D.C. as a part of President Donald Trump's national military parade on Saturday to honor the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. The day also coincides with the President's 79th birthday. But the parade arguably couldn't come at a more precarious time. The Trump Administration is engaged in a legal battle with California, after deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles without the request or approval of Gov. Gavin Newsom. There is also grave concern about what's happening overseas, as Israel and Iran trade deadly missiles after Israel launched a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and personnel. Amid all this, protests are expected throughout the country as organizations and individuals take part in 'No Kings Day' demonstrations. While the protests have long been arranged, they've been largely spurned on by Trump's actions regarding the L.A. protests, which have since spread to other cities across the U.S. The protests are 'taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like,' per the 'No Kings' website, which also states 'in America, we don't do kings.' Dissent against the parade is also coming partly from within one of Trump's most reliable support bases: veterans. Although former U.S. military personnel have historically voted with wide margins in favor of Trump and the Republican Party, there is a growing discontent among some within the community. Read More: Veterans Condemn Trump's 'Misuse of Military Power' Amid L.A. Protests On Friday, a group of roughly 60 veterans and military family members protesting both the deployment of the National Guard in L.A. and Saturday's military parade were arrested by the Capitol Police, after they breached a police line of bike racks. 'President Trump threatened Americans coming to exercise their first amendment rights would be met with 'great force,'' said Michael T. McPhearson, veteran and director of Veterans for Peace, an organizer of the protest. 'We are the actual people who put uniforms on because we believe in the freedoms this country is supposed to be about and we will not be intimidated into silence.' McPhearson's words echo the sentiments of others, including Chris Purdy, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who served from 2004 to 2012 and was deployed to Iraq in 2011. Purdy maintains values of military might and respect set to be displayed in the parade exist in 'stark contrast' to how Trump is treating both veterans and also 'our neighbors and our allies that have helped build the peace.' '[Veteran Affairs] announced an end to the VASP [Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase] program. This is a program that kept around 13,000 veterans in their homes last year, and there are 90,000 vets who are at financial risk through their [VA] loans that would have benefited from this program,' says Purdy, highlighting the reported $45 million cost of the parade. 'I'm seeing a lot of attacks on the apolitical nature of the military, on the veteran community itself. And then, to kind of wrap it all up in this parade, it feels gross.' Purdy recounts a lesson from a sergeant in the Army, who told him that 'respect is built by coalitions, by relationships.' Purdy points to a defining factor of Trump's first months of Presidency, which has included contentious relationships with multiple U.S. allies, including Canada. 'I think about my time in Iraq and the coalition partners that I served alongside—the British, Polish, and Lithuanian soldiers—we built these coalitions to help us accomplish the mission,' Purdy says. 'We [veterans] believe that America can lead the world without being oppressive. So this kind of ostentatious display of American might feels unnecessary. It feels like the bully on the playground that needs to kind of go around and flex his muscles to prove like he's the biggest kid on the block.' And Purdy is not alone in his concerns. A survey conducted by Data for Progress and Common Defense, conducted in April, found that around 70% of the veterans approached said they are opposed to the Trump Administration 'ordering active-duty U.S. military troops to perform a parade in honor of President Trump's birthday.' Janessa Goldbeck agrees with Purdy's assessment, pointing to both the VASP cut, as well as Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' which proposes cuts to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), that Goldbeck says many military and veteran households 'rely on.' 'And then you pair that with this complete endangerment and misuse of the National Guard and the active-duty military. Clearly, there's no regard for veterans or people in uniform from this Administration,' Goldbeck claims. 'All of this is an attempt to reshape the United States military as a tool of domestic power for the sitting President… it is certainly not in line with the principles enshrined in the Constitution that I swore to uphold and defend.' But not all veterans are in agreement that the parade is a 'gross' display of strength. Read More: What To Know About Trump's Military Parade Many veterans have traveled to Washington, D.C. for the festivities to celebrate the active-duty military members who are choosing to serve their country. 'It's good for Americans to see what their tax dollars are paying for and what the troops who are protecting them are using,' said veteran John Norton, who was on the bomb squad in the Army and served in Athens, Greece, and Vicenza, Italy. Norton was referencing the Army tanks and aircraft that will be displayed during the parade, during an interview with ABC News. Veteran Ana Salazar is attending the parade to 'thank' the active-duty military members for their service. 'Proud to be a fellow brother and sister-in-arms with my fellow veterans and active-duty service members,' she said. Salazar served in the military from 2003 to 2014, and was stationed in Belgium, Kansas, Missouri, and Hawaii, and did tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Still, Libby Jamison, military spouse and former President of the Military Spouse J.D. Network, says veterans she knows may agree with different aspects of Trump's policies, but those 'across the political spectrum' in her community are 'concerned about this level of spending on this type of pageantry.' Currently, Jamison is working on bringing down the 20% unemployment rate among active-duty spouses, and says the messaging of the parade as a celebration feels in conflict with the conditions she sees many veterans and military personnel existing in. 'I think if you ask [those] families what they need at this moment, it wouldn't be a parade. It would be, 'I need a job' or 'I need child care,'' Jamison argues. 'Who is this parade really for? Because it doesn't feel like it's for service members or families.' Contact us at letters@
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Old guard out, new 'leaders' in: Comparing India's 2021 and 2025 England Test squads
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Getty Image) As India prepare for the five-match Test series in England starting June 20 in Leeds, the contrast between the 2025 and 2021 squads is striking and symbolic of a generational shift in Indian cricket. Four years ago, India toured England with a squad brimming with battle-hardened veterans - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami. That team was built on decades of experience, with seven players having played over 50 Tests, including Ishant who had played 102 matches. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Fast forward to 2025, and Team India returns with a new-look side, led by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, with just 32 Tests to his name. With the retirements of Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin, this new squad is thin on experience. Only two players in the squad have played more than 50 Tests, and three are yet to debut in the format. The leadership group itself is in transition, with Gill and Rishabh Pant forming a youthful core. Poll Will the leadership transition from Kohli and Rahane to Gill and Pant affect Team India's performance? Yes, it will be challenging No, they will adapt It depends on the matches This tour, therefore, is about ushering in a new era and testing the readiness of India's next generation to step into the shoes of legends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo The gulf in experience between the two squads couldn't be more glaring, making the 2025 series an opportunity to write a fresh chapter in Indian Test history. A squad of promise vs proven pedigree In 2021, the Indian squad had 11 players with 35-plus Tests experience, seven of whom had already played over 50 Tests. Virat Kohli was leading the side with 92 Tests and over 7,500 runs, while his deputy Ajinkya Rahane had 74 matches to his name. Eleven players were over the age of 30. Together, the squad had amassed 83 Test centuries, and average experience of players was 38.25 matches. Contrast that with 2025, where 10 of the 18 squad members are under 30, and three players are yet to debut in Tests. The collective Test experience per player stands at just 20.6, with the entire squad combining for only 29 Test hundreds. This team represents potential more than pedigree, a striking reversal from the proven match-winners of four years ago. Yashasvi Jaiswal's Coach on England Prep, Opening Partner, & Playing Under Gill Leadership transition: From giants to greenhorns In 2021, Kohli and Rahane were two of India's most seasoned campaigners, boasting over 12,000 runs between them. Gill and Rishabh Pant in 2025 are still learning the ropes as leaders. Gill has played 32 Tests but has averaged just 14.66 in England. Pant, with 43 Tests under his belt, however, brings credibility with two hundreds in nine matches in England and could be the key to India's batting. Top order shift: Uncertainty replaces stability The 2021 top order of Rohit, KL Rahul and Pujara had a combined 161 Tests and 10,952 runs, forming a rock-solid top three. In 2025, Jaiswal is set to open, but his partner remains undecided, possibly Rahul, or newcomers like Abhimanyu Easwaran or Sai Sudharsan. Gill, once an opener, had dropped to No. 3 recently and now may even bat at No. 4 to lend stability. There's experimentation in the top order where once there was certainty. Middle order & lower Order: Looks credible despite retirements With Kohli and Rahane gone, the 2025 middle order will rely on Gill, Pant, KL Rahul or Karun Nair, and Jadeja. While Pant brings X-factor, the others will need to stand up under pressure. It still looks credible as most of them are solid bats with a fair amount of experience and pedigree. Nitish Kumar Reddy at No. 8 adds batting depth, unlike the longer tail India carried in 2021 with Ishant, Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj batting from 8 to 11. 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel Bowling Attack: Jadeja-Bumrah still the spine, but depth missing The 2021 bowling attack was one of India's finest overseas units - Ashwin (413 wickets), Ishant (306), Jadeja (221), Shami (184), Umesh (148), and Bumrah (83) offered pace, control, and experience. In 2025, Bumrah (205 wickets), Jadeja (323), and Siraj (100) remain key. However, beyond them, there's a sharp drop in experience. Kuldeep, Shardul, Arshdeep and rest bring variety but are largely untested in English conditions. Result of 2021 Tour & outlook for 2025 India's 2021 campaign saw them lead 2-1 before the series was halted due to COVID. The final Test, played in 2022, ended in an England win, levelling the series 2-2. Despite a seasoned squad, India couldn't seal the series. In 2025, the expectations are modest but the curiosity is high. Can this young Indian side defy the odds and perform in testing English conditions? The series marks a full-circle moment - ending one era, and potentially beginning another.
