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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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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
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December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
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December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding
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December 19, 2024

Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding

Saskatchewan’s highest court has dismissed an appeal from a Saskatchewan…

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Canada's carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show
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December 19, 2024

Canada’s carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show

Canada carbon emissions continued their slow decline in 2023, dropping…

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Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series 'righted' after partially sinking in Ontario
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December 19, 2024

Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series ‘righted’ after partially sinking in Ontario

Theodore Too, the 65-foot replica tugboat that was built in…

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NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government
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December 19, 2024

NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government

After Chrystia Freeland’s sudden and unexpected resignation from the Trudeau…

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B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest
Star

December 19, 2024

B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest

Five years after northern giant hornets started showing up in…

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Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation
Star

December 19, 2024

Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation

Here’s what you need to know about California officials declaring…

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Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China
Star

December 19, 2024

Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a mergerÂ…

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