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Marc Tremblay 
Mariska Hargitay has spoken openly about her mother Jayne Mansfield and her childhood, but the identity of her biological father remained a lesser-known chapter — until she revealed it herself. That man is Nelson Sardelli, a Brazilian-born singer and entertainer who carved out a career on the Las Vegas strip. Here’s what public records and … Read more
When Alberta teachers went on strike in October 2025, the province stepped in with a temporary Parent Payment Program offering $30 per day per child to parents of students 12 and under. Now that schools have reopened, the program is winding down, but other benefits like the Alberta is Calling moving bonus remain available for … Read more
If you’ve been refreshing your phone waiting for the Blue Jays score, you’re not alone. The Jays have had a wild week — from a walk-off thriller against Oakland to getting roughed up by Cleveland on Friday. Here’s what actually happened, who’s stepping up, and what to watch for next. Runs: 4.0 (22nd) · Runs … Read more
If you’ve been watching the clock on Sony’s console cycle, you’re probably wondering when the PlayStation 6 will finally arrive. The PS5 launched in November 2020, which puts it already five years into a typical seven-year generation window. Leakers and analysts have been narrowing down the timeline, with 2027 increasingly emerging as the most cited … Read more
If you’re trying to figure out what’s happening with the World Juniors right now — which games are on, who plays who, and where to catch the action — you’re in the right place. The 2026 tournament delivered a dramatic finish with Sweden claiming gold, but the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds are where things got … Read more