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Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

“Give the champ a stamp”.
That was the call from a board member at the Muhammad Ali Center, according to the legendary boxer’s widow, Lonnie Ali.
To her, it only made sense, given her late husband once joked that he should be turned into a postage stamp “because that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, ten years after his death—and just two days shy of what would have been his 84th birthday—the man known as The Greatest is getting his wish.

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Canada is pushing to build more homes. Many could end up in the path of floods, fire, report warns
Star

February 7, 2025

Canada is pushing to build more homes. Many could end up in the path of floods, fire, report warns

With the push on to build more housing in Canada,…

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America alone: What the U.S. is exiting on the global stage
Star

February 7, 2025

America alone: What the U.S. is exiting on the global stage

Early in Donald Trump’s second, non-consecutive presidential term, the U.S….

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Man charged with 1st-degree murder in 1998 killing of pregnant woman in Toronto
Star

February 7, 2025

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in 1998 killing of pregnant woman in Toronto

Toronto police have charged a 50-year-old man with first-degree murder…

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Super Bowl preview: What to know for the K.C.-Philly sequel
Star

February 7, 2025

Super Bowl preview: What to know for the K.C.-Philly sequel

This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC…

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Why don't U.S. Super Bowl ads air in Canada
Star

February 7, 2025

Why don’t U.S. Super Bowl ads air in Canada

It is a priority for CBC to create products that…

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Online gambling is booming ahead of Super Bowl. So, experts say, is the risk to public health
Star

February 7, 2025

Online gambling is booming ahead of Super Bowl. So, experts say, is the risk to public health

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music

February 7, 2025

Greig Nori alleges Deryck Whibley memoir ‘fabricated’ details of relationship: court filings

TORONTO — Treble Charger musician Greig Nori has filed legal…

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Sports

February 7, 2025

Another De Rosario to wear Toronto FC first-team colours this season

TORONTO — Toronto FC will have another De Rosario wearing…

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Business, Economy, Labour, National

February 7, 2025

Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent…

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