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The Province
2 days ago
- The Province
Donald Trump mocks Howard Stern as rumours of cancellation swirl
'You know when he went down? When he endorsed Hillary Clinton' Donald Trump called Howard Stern a 'broken weirdo' after the shock jock said he is proud to be woke. Photo by Getty Images As news continued to mount that Howard Stern's eponymous radio show is on the verge of cancellation, U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the rumoured demise of his onetime pal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The U.S. Sun reported this week that Sirius XM, which broadcasts the Howard Stern Show , may not renew Stern's contract when his current deal expires at the end of the year. Stern, 71, has mulled retirement over the last year, but according to the outlet, ' there's no way (Sirius) can keep paying his salary' amidst declining listenership. 'Stern's contract is up in the fall and while Sirius is planning to make him an offer, they don't intend for him to take it,' one insider told the outlet. 'Sirius and Stern are never going to meet on the money he is going to want. It's no longer worth the investment.' Another source said that Stern's criticism of Trump and Americans who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine were also likely playing a role in the company's decision. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'If Sirius isn't going to give Stern a good offer, I don't think it would have anything to do with his ratings,' the source claimed. 'It's more likely everything to do with the political climate.' Trump was asked by a reporter, Brian Glenn of Real America's Voice, about the goss and whether 'the hate Trump business model is going out of business because it's not popular with the American people.' 'Well, it hasn't worked, and it hasn't worked for a long time,' Trump replied. The president then sounded off on some of his other talk-show enemies, including Stephen Colbert, whose late-night show was axed by CBS last month. 'Colbert has no talent. I mean, I could take anybody here, I could go outside on the beautiful streets and pick a couple of people that would do just as well or better. They'd get higher ratings than he did. He's got no talent. (Jimmy) Fallon has no talent. (Jimmy) Kimmel has no talent. They're next. They're going to be going. I hear they are going to be going. I don't know, but I would imagine, because Colbert has better ratings than Kimmel or Fallon.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 🚨 LMAO! President Trump just CLOWNED on Howard Stern after the announcement his show will be cancelled'You know when he went down? When he endorsed HILLARY CLINTON! His audience said 'give me a break'' 🔥 'Kimmel and Fallon are next!' — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 6, 2025 Trump then linked Stern to the other three. 'Howard Stern is a name I haven't heard. I used to do his show. We used to have fun, but I haven't heard that name in a long time. What happened? He got terminated?' the 79-year-old commander-in-chief asked. Glenn said that Stern's show is in jeopardy of ending because of a salary dispute. Trump mused that Stern 'went down' because he endorsed Hillary Clinton in the leadup to the 2016 presidential election. 'You know when he went down? When he endorsed Hillary Clinton, he lost his audience. People said, 'Give me a break,'' Trump said. Stern returned to the airwaves briefly this week to tell his listeners he is ' refueling' for his return next month, but made no mention of the chatter that his show might be ending. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Stern and Trump were once friends, but the pair fell out after the legendary radio host backed Clinton in 2016. I n the run-up to the 2024 election, Stern, who is on vacation for the summer, promoted interviews with then-U.S. President Joe Biden and the eventual Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. After being known as the 'bad boy' of radio in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, Stern had softened his image in recent years and said he was happy to be known as 'woke,' calling it a 'compliment.' 'If woke means I can't get behind Trump, which is what I think it means, or that I support people who want to be transgender or I'm for the vaccine, dude call me woke as you f***ing want,' he said in 2023. Last year, as he plugged campaigns being run by Biden and Harris, Stern alienated some of his listeners when he blasted Americans who cast their vote for Trump. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I don't agree with Trump politically, I don't think he should be anywhere near the White House. I don't hate the guy. I hate the people who vote for him. I think they're stupid. I do. I'll be honest with you, I have no respect for you,' Stern said. During his interview with Harris last fall, Stern said that he couldn't 'understand how this election is close.' ' I'm voting for you, but I would also vote for that wall over there, rather than a guy who says he doesn't support Ukraine … why do my fellow Americans want this kind of chaos overseas?' Stern asked. Trump seethed after the interview aired and accused Stern of conducting a fluffy interview with the Democratic presidential nominee. 'BETA MALE Howard Stern made a fool of himself on his low rated radio show when he 'interviewed' Lyin' Kamala Harris, and hit her with so many SOFTBALL questions that even she was embarrassed,' Trump wrote on Truth Social . 'He looked like a real fool, working so hard to make a totally incompetent and ill-equipped person look as good as possible, which wasn't very good.' mdaniell@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps Sports News BC Lions
Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens
ATHENS — Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made his historic Athens neighbourhood unrecognizable. The Greek capital's Plaka district 'is threatened by overtourism,' said Zafeiriou, who has lived there for more than three decades and leads its residents' association. This year, 10 million people are expected to visit Athens, an increase of two million from 2024 which reflects the city's growing popularity as a tourist destination since the Covid-19 pandemic ended. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Despite its label as the cradle of Western civilisation, Athens was previously regarded as a mere stopping point between the airport and the port of Piraeus, from where tourists explore Greece's myriad of picturesque islands. Nicknamed 'the neighbourhood of the gods,' Plaka is nestled below the ancient Acropolis hill, a world heritage site hosting the millennia-old Parthenon temple which welcomed almost 4.5 million visitors last year. Plaka is now awash with tourists who navigate its warren of narrow streets lined with cafes, taverns, souvenir shops, small Byzantine churches and relics from Antiquity and the Ottoman era. Plaka 'is Europe's oldest neighbourhood which has been inhabited continuously since Antiquity,' said Lydia Carras, head of the Ellet association working to preserve the environment and cultural heritage. 'We cannot see it lose its soul,' she added. Tourism is a pillar of the Greek economy, which endured years of painful austerity following the 2008 global financial crash and the ensuing eurozone debt crisis. For souvenir shop seller Konstantinos Marinakis, 'Greece is finally doing better thanks to the good health of tourism which allowed the economy to recover and create jobs.' But the flourishing sector has generated a backlash in Europe's most sought-after locations, with locals complaining of soaring housing prices and the impact on their neighbourhoods. Protesters have targeted tourists with water pistols in Spain's Barcelona, while the Italian city of Venice has introduced a charge in a bid to control visitor numbers. Mayor Haris Doukas told AFP with pride that Athens was now one of the world's 10 most-visited cities, but acknowledged 'areas like Plaka which are saturated with tourists.' 'We are not yet at the stage of Barcelona, but we must act before it is too late,' he said. An 'intervention unit' for Plaka was recently created to enforce rules with the support of the police. Any resident who spots a restaurant terrace encroaching on public space or cars parked on the pavement can report the offenders to this team. 'Between 1960 and 1980, Plaka was overwhelmed by discos and bouzoukias,' and 'many residents had already left,' explained Carras, referring to clubs that play traditional Greek music. A 1993 presidential decree shut the clubs, protected homes and specified the use of each building in the neighbourhood, with hotels only allowed on certain streets. But 'these rules have been dodged,' with 'entire houses converted into several apartments' advertised on short-term rental platforms, said Dimitris Melissas, a lawyer specializing in urban planning. Plaka's population of 2,000 can be swamped by up to four times as many tourists in the summer, added Melissas, although no official statistics exist because the census measures Athens as a whole. Representing Ellet, the lawyer has taken a case over the legality of 16 buildings converted entirely into seasonal rentals to the Council of State, Greece's top administrative court. He argued they are actually hotel premises in disguise because they have receptions or serve breakfast on terraces. A decision, which could set an important legal precedent, is expected by the end of September. The conservative government has banned new registrations of apartments on short-term rental platforms for at least a year in central Athens, where more than 12,000 seasonal lets existed in 2024, fuelling rent rises. 'But when I still read adverts in newspapers to invest in apartments that can be converted into Airbnbs, I doubt the effectiveness of this measure,' said Melissas. 'The problem in Greece is not voting laws but enforcing them.'
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens
Published Aug 07, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 3 minute read Ten million people are expected to visit Athens in 2025. Photo by Louisa GOULIAMAKI / AFP/File Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. ATHENS — Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made his historic Athens neighbourhood unrecognizable. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Greek capital's Plaka district 'is threatened by overtourism,' said Zafeiriou, who has lived there for more than three decades and leads its residents' association. This year, 10 million people are expected to visit Athens, an increase of two million from 2024 which reflects the city's growing popularity as a tourist destination since the Covid-19 pandemic ended. Despite its label as the cradle of Western civilisation, Athens was previously regarded as a mere stopping point between the airport and the port of Piraeus, from where tourists explore Greece's myriad of picturesque islands. Nicknamed 'the neighbourhood of the gods,' Plaka is nestled below the ancient Acropolis hill, a world heritage site hosting the millennia-old Parthenon temple which welcomed almost 4.5 million visitors last year. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Plaka is now awash with tourists who navigate its warren of narrow streets lined with cafes, taverns, souvenir shops, small Byzantine churches and relics from Antiquity and the Ottoman era. Plaka 'is Europe's oldest neighbourhood which has been inhabited continuously since Antiquity,' said Lydia Carras, head of the Ellet association working to preserve the environment and cultural heritage. 'We cannot see it lose its soul,' she added. 'Saturated with tourists' Tourism is a pillar of the Greek economy, which endured years of painful austerity following the 2008 global financial crash and the ensuing eurozone debt crisis. For souvenir shop seller Konstantinos Marinakis, 'Greece is finally doing better thanks to the good health of tourism which allowed the economy to recover and create jobs.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But the flourishing sector has generated a backlash in Europe's most sought-after locations, with locals complaining of soaring housing prices and the impact on their neighbourhoods. Protesters have targeted tourists with water pistols in Spain's Barcelona, while the Italian city of Venice has introduced a charge in a bid to control visitor numbers. Mayor Haris Doukas told AFP with pride that Athens was now one of the world's 10 most-visited cities, but acknowledged 'areas like Plaka which are saturated with tourists.' 'We are not yet at the stage of Barcelona, but we must act before it is too late,' he said. An 'intervention unit' for Plaka was recently created to enforce rules with the support of the police. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Any resident who spots a restaurant terrace encroaching on public space or cars parked on the pavement can report the offenders to this team. 'Between 1960 and 1980, Plaka was overwhelmed by discos and bouzoukias,' and 'many residents had already left,' explained Carras, referring to clubs that play traditional Greek music. A 1993 presidential decree shut the clubs, protected homes and specified the use of each building in the neighbourhood, with hotels only allowed on certain streets. Rules 'dodged' But 'these rules have been dodged,' with 'entire houses converted into several apartments' advertised on short-term rental platforms, said Dimitris Melissas, a lawyer specializing in urban planning. Plaka's population of 2,000 can be swamped by up to four times as many tourists in the summer, added Melissas, although no official statistics exist because the census measures Athens as a whole. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Representing Ellet, the lawyer has taken a case over the legality of 16 buildings converted entirely into seasonal rentals to the Council of State, Greece's top administrative court. He argued they are actually hotel premises in disguise because they have receptions or serve breakfast on terraces. A decision, which could set an important legal precedent, is expected by the end of September. The conservative government has banned new registrations of apartments on short-term rental platforms for at least a year in central Athens, where more than 12,000 seasonal lets existed in 2024, fuelling rent rises. 'But when I still read adverts in newspapers to invest in apartments that can be converted into Airbnbs, I doubt the effectiveness of this measure,' said Melissas. 'The problem in Greece is not voting laws but enforcing them.'
