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Patrick Zalupski's group finalized a $1.7 billion purchase of the Rays, aiming to keep the team in Tampa Bay. They are searching for a site for a new domed stadium with amenities, while work continues on Tropicana Field. The team has struggled with attendance but remains competitive on the field.
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On November 1, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized privately to US President Donald Trump for an Ontario government ad featuring Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech criticizing tariffs. The ad angered Trump, who halted US-Canada trade talks and imposed a 10% tariff increase. Ontario Premier Doug Ford initially defended the ad but later paused it to ease tensions. The dispute highlights ongoing trade frictions amid tariff hikes and efforts to diversify Canadian exports.
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Prince Harry faced Canadian criticism after wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap at a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He apologized, citing duress and a desire to avoid offending Canadians. The incident, dubbed 'Hat Gate,' occurred amid US-Canada trade tensions and Harry's visit to Toronto for Remembrance Day events.
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Shohei Ohtani secured his fourth career MVP award, leading the Dodgers to a second straight World Series title. The Japanese star hit 55 homers, returned to pitching after injury, and celebrated with his family and social media star dog. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge won his third consecutive AL MVP in a close race, highlighting his historic season.
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On November 13, 2015, ISIL terrorists carried out coordinated attacks in Paris, killing 130 people. The tenth anniversary was marked with memorials and reflections on the trauma, with survivors sharing ongoing struggles. New investigations reveal allegations of war-time human safaris in Bosnia, adding to the story's dark history.