Kelly VanderBeek chats with Canadian alpine skier Justine Lamontagne in Mont-Tremblant ahead of the FIS World Cup giant slalom event.

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When it comes to superstitions, many of us like to think we're above it all. But deep down, there's a little part of us that can't help but wonder if maybe—just maybe—there's something to these ...

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Samsung's new flagship Android tablet line retains the 14.6-inch Tab S11 Ultra, but is joined by an 11-inch option. Both have upgraded processors and slimmer designs. Executive Editor David Carnoy has ...

“A big one for me is I don’t like to step on the foul line. When somebody steps on the foul line, I just look away. Something in my brain is like, I can’t step on it before the game. Obviously, I play ...

Superstitions have a funny way of sticking around, don't they? Even now, in 2025, you might find yourself hesitating before walking under a ladder or feeling a bit uneasy when you break a mirror. Our ...