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Toronto Blue Jays fans are starting the week with a home run. Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has consistently said he wanted to be a Blue Jay for his entire career, and news broke Monday morning that that just may be the case.Following prolonged negotiations, the 26-year-old first baseman and the Jays have agreed on a 14-year contract extension worth US$500 million, a source told The Canadian Press early Monday morning.The deal, which is pending a physical, was also reported by Sportsnet, ESPN and The Athletic.“Vladdy is a Blue Jay for life!!” wrote X user @TheCoryFitzger1 on Monday morning.“Vladdy’s still…

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, the most mercurial player on the men’s tour did what he does best, there was an American shuffle at the top of the women’s rankings and a Wimbledon champion’s quandary revealed the delicate balance of tennis scheduling.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.An important milestone for Jessica Pegula?The American trio just below the summit of the women’s tennis rankings reshuffled this week, as Jessica Pegula moved ahead of Coco Gauff by winning the…

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“ECONOMIC BULLYING” The US exported US$144.6 billion in goods to China in 2024, much less than the US$439.7 billion it imported, Commerce Department data shows. Among its exports, key sectors include electrical and electronic equipment and various fuels, alongside oilseed and grains. Beijing’s foreign ministry on Monday condemned what it called “typical unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying” by Washington. “The US is seeking hegemony in the name of reciprocity, sacrificing the legitimate interests of all countries to serve its own selfish interests, and prioritising the US over international rules,” spokesman Lin Jian said. Trading floors were overcome by a wave…

Ukraine to send team to discuss the latest US proposal as Russia cites ‘unanswered questions’ in ceasefire plan.Ukraine plans to send negotiators to the United States this week to discuss Washington’s latest proposed deal for access to its rare earth minerals deposits. Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Monday that a team would visit the US “to move forward with negotiations” on the contentious deal, which President Donald Trump has made a condition for continued support for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion. Trump has claimed that the deal, which would grant the US preferential access to valuable natural…

The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on April 6, 2025.MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Nebraska, Republican Congressman Don Bacon, who joins us this morning from Omaha. Congressman, I have a lot to get to with you on a number of topics here, but just to pick up on the tariffs that we’ve been speaking about, I know you are introducing companion legislation to what Senator Cantwell just laid out for us. But as I understand it, in the House, Republican leaders…

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a show on Facebook of his meeting with American Indian and Alaska Native leaders last month, declaring himself “very inspired” and committed to improving the Indian Health Service, which he says has “always been treated as the redheaded stepchild” by his agency.Now Native leaders have some questions for him.Why, they would like to know, did he lay off employees in programs aimed at supporting Native people, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Tribes initiative? Why has he shuttered five regional offices of the Department of Health and Human Services that,…

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is starting off his Western Canada campaign stops by drawing a contrast with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Carney arrived late Sunday in Victoria, B.C., his first stop in Western Canada, where he is expected to spend a significant amount of the third week of the federal campaign.He told supporters at a community hall in Victoria that Canada is rethinking its relationship with the U.S. and need more growth in fields like green energy.This morning, Carney is set to make an announcement and hold a news conference in Victoria, which is set for midday Ottawa time.He will…

A marine animal the “size of a small cow” has been tragically killed on the side of a busy highway, in what wildlife experts called a “freak accident”.

TOKYO: Honda Motor said on Monday (Apr 7) that it had accepted the resignation of Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama which followed an allegation of inappropriate conduct during a social gathering outside of work hours. Honda did not elaborate on Aoyama’s conduct in question, but said CEO Toshihiro Mibe will take a 20 per cent salary cut for two months “in light of the seriousness” of the matter. After an audit committee led an investigation into the allegation, compiled a disciplinary action plan and sought opinions from outside experts, Honda’s board was scheduled to make a decision on the disciplinary…