“Harry Potter: Wizards Unite,” the highly anticipated mobile game from the “Pokemon Go” creators, has a launch date — June 21. Warner Bros. announced the day of release Tuesday and said it will come out on Android and iOS devices, according to the game’s Twitter page. The game has been in a beta in New […]
How A’s reliever Liam Hendriks found his fastball
OAKLAND — Less than 11 months ago the Athletics designated pitcher Liam Hendriks for assignment, making him available on waivers to any team that was interested in his services. The Australian-born right-hander was up for grabs, but considering Hendriks had a 7.36 earned run average in 13 appearances, there were no takers. So Hendriks accepted […]
San Francisco Giants run into issue typically reserved for winning teams
LOS ANGELES — The San Francisco Giants have won five of their last six games and must now confront a dilemma typically reserved for the most successful teams in baseball. When should they rest their closer? Will Smith has earned saves in all five of the team’s wins over the last week and has seen […]
Trump kicks off reelection campaign with Florida rally
By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire and Michael Schneider | Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Jabbing at the press and poking at the political establishment, President Donald Trump officially kicked off his reelection campaign Tuesday at a Florida rally where he exhorted thousands of rollicking supporters to keep advancing his political movement to put America’s “own […]
Chris Selley: Evidence of a nationwide immigrant backlash is flimsy at best
When Canadian media get hold of a bone, it can be awfully difficult to pry our jaws loose. The ongoing narrative that Canada is in the midst of a historic turn of public opinion against immigration, driven by malign political forces both at home and abroad, is a perfect example. Read More …read more Source:: […]
Meet Nuro, the pint-sized robot that could one day deliver your pizza
Robotics company Nuro will soon unleash its self-driving vehicles on the streets of Houston. This isn’t a ride-sharing partnership, or a new Tesla competitor, but a trial run at the future we’re all waiting for. Starting this fall, Domino’s plans to employ a fleet of Nuro vehicles, each electric and self-driving, to deliver piping-hot pizza […]
‘No explicable rationale’: Alberta wins with Trans Mountain approval, but tanker ban still on the horizon
EDMONTON — Even as Alberta won a victory on Tuesday, with the federal government approving the continued construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta out to the British Columbia coast, incoming federal restrictions on oil tanker traffic and an overhaul on energy project approval have Alberta politicians casting baleful glares towards Ottawa. Read More […]
‘Harry Potter Wizards Unite,’ the new game from the creators of ‘Pokémon Go,’ is coming to Android and iPhone on Friday
“Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” is coming to Android and iOS devices on Friday June 21. Developed by the creators of “Pokémon Go,” the new game will let players encounter Harry Potter characters and other signs of magic in the real world using augmented reality technology. Niantic announced the official launch of “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” […]
Raiders sign two No. 1 draft picks, leaving just Josh Jacobs unsigned
The Raiders used a flurry of signings Tuesday to nearly get their entire draft class under team control by securing deals with No. 4 overall pick Clelin Ferrell from Clemson and fellow first-round pick Johnathan Abram of Mississippi State. Alabama’s former star running back Josh Jacobs, the second of Oakland’s three first-round picks, is the […]
John Ivison: Trans Mountain approval a high wire act on which Trudeau is staking his future
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion lives — at least until the next court challenge. Read More …read more Source:: Nationalpost