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The Province
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Chad Michael Murray pokes fun at his teenage Crush status
Actor sounds off on his former heartthrob status and his love for Canada Chad Michael Murray stars in a new campaign for Crush Zero Sugar. Photo by Crush Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Chad Michael Murray's latest project is proof that he can take a joke. 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. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Support local journalism. 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 Starring in a campaign for the new Crush Zero Sugar beverage, the former teen heartthrob and current Sullivan's Crossing star is branded in the advertisement as, 'Your first crush, all grown up.' 'The tongue-in-cheek aspect of it is so silly,' Murray says. 'And I just appreciate it so much.' Speaking by phone from a car while 'cruising the streets of Toronto' for a busy media day, Murray didn't seem too bothered about the idea of being referred to as one of the millennial generation's beloved poster boys. Although, he admits he never quite got used to the heightened female fandom that peaked from 2003 through 2012 during his lengthy run on the TV show One Tree Hill. 'It's kind of bizarre,' he says with a laugh. 'I don't know if you can actually get a grasp of it.' 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. Chad Michael Murray as Lucas in the show One Tree Hill. © The WB While he can look back now at the fan obsession with his younger self with a better perspective — 'Wow, what a crazy time,' he says — Murray recalls feeling uncomfortable with the attention during a point where he wasn't always so easy on himself. 'When you're in it, it's like when you look in the mirror and you see the imperfections right in the reflection? And you're like, 'Oh, well, this isn't right. This isn't right. This isn't right,'' Murray says. 'I think we tend to get, as humans, hyper focused sometimes on the things that aren't necessarily there. And not on the things that are right.' When you search for 'Chad Michael Murray' on Google these days, the addition of the word 'young' is returned as one of the top search results (Murray says he doesn't Google himself). Thanks to streaming, the actor's fanbase continues to grow among younger generations discovering his early films, like Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan and The Cinderella Story with Hilary Duff, on their favourite online platforms. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Honestly, what a blessing. What a blessing in this current world of streaming where One Tree Hill can have another life,' the 43-year-old actor says. 'The fact that (the show) was able to stand the test of time, that is just a wonderful pat on the back that it was a job well done. I feel really blessed to have been a part of it.' Unlike early generations of celebrities, where photos from red carpet appearances may not have become available beyond the entertainment wires, Murray is among the stars whose back catalogue of event images — and outfits — can be found online with the click of a key. Murray cringes at some of his aughts-era fashion picks. 'I just laugh at all the god-awful choices I've made over the years,' he says. 'You know, I had to try it. I had to try to make sure I didn't like it.' As for Murray's first crush — beyond the soda, of course, as the actor says he was a big fan of Crush as a teen — the actor pointed to Dick Tracy-era Madonna as the first to come to mind. 'That was the specific moment I think I realized, like, wait a second, she's pretty,' Murray says of the superstar singer's turn in the 1990 film. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While based in Buffalo, New York, the American actor has a special connection to Canada. Throughout his career, Murray has spent a fair amount of time filming in Hollywood North. 'I absolutely love it,' Murray says of the country. 'I feel so at home. I love filming in Nova Scotia. I love filming in Canada in general, but Nova Scotia is like the best hidden gem in North America. The community has really embraced myself and my family, and we've embraced them.' Canadians, Murray adds are 'the best.' Cue: collective swoon. News BC Lions Local News Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Canucks
Straits Times
an hour ago
- Straits Times
U-turns, bans await motorists who jump the queue at land checkpoints: ICA
The June school holidays have begun and traffic is expected to be heavy at both of Singapore's land checkpoints. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY SINGAPORE – Drivers might think they are saving precious minutes when jumping queues at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. But when they get stopped by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers, they will face having to make a U-turn and rejoin the queue. They could also be blacklisted and face further disciplinary action from the authorities. The June school holidays have begun and traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints. To ensure a smooth travelling experience, ICA has reminded motorists about proper road etiquette. Speaking to reporters via a virtual interview on May 28, Inspector Mardiana Masdar, 43, team leader at the Integrated Operations Centre at Woodlands Checkpoint, said queue-jumping increases during peak hours when the traffic tailback is very bad. It is an issue ICA officers take very seriously, she added. Insp Mardiana said ground officers who spot vehicles jumping queues will alert the team at the operations centre, who will relay this information to traffic controllers near the checkpoint to direct them to make a U-turn to rejoin the queue. She said: 'If they are non-compliant, we will refer them to our Secondary Office, where we are able to show them CCTV footage of them cutting queues.' Non-compliant culprits can face bans from entering the checkpoints using their vehicles and can only do so by other means . In June 2023, a Malaysian driver – who was travelling from Singapore to Malaysia via the Woodlands Checkpoint – had refused to make a U-turn, and even drove off after being caught by ICA for trying to jump the queue. Because of his non-compliance and dangerous driving, the driver and car were banned from entering Singapore. In a statement on May 23, ICA said traffic is expected to be very heavy at both land checkpoints during the June school holidays, particularly during the Hari Raya Haji weekend between June 6 and June 9. ICA noted that during the Vesak Day long weekend between May 8 and May 13, more than three million travellers crossed the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. Traveller volume peaked on May 9, with more than 546,000 travellers clearing immigration at both checkpoints in one day. Earlier, there were traffic jams lasting as long as five hours at the two checkpoints on Polling Day on May 3. May 1 was a Labour Day public holiday while May 5 was a school holiday. On Dec 20, 2024, a record number of more than 562,000 travellers crossed the land checkpoints within a day. Inspector Eileen Neo Hui Xin, 26, an assessment and investigation officer at Woodlands Checkpoint, said motorists can get more frustrated during busy periods due to long waits that can last several hours. She said ICA officers will usually ignore motorists who take out their frustrations on them. But when motorists become abusive, the culprits will be directed to the Secondary Office for further interviews and investigations. Insp Neo said traffic congestion can also happen when it rains. Motorcyclists who enter through automated lanes may face issues getting the system to detect their wet fingerprints. They would then have to be manually cleared, causing a jam. Impatient motorists honking their horns add to the chaos. With operations very fast-paced and demanding during peak hours, Insp Neo said it takes a lot of coordination, quick decision-making and a constant awareness to keep operations running smoothly. She said: 'Balancing efficiency with security standards is tough, but it also makes the work fulfilling. Everyone wants to travel smoothly. And during peak periods, it is very difficult to manage people's expectations and to manage the ground properly. 'We have to balance both to protect our border security and also meet (travellers') expectations.' To ensure a smoother journey, ICA advised travellers not to bring prohibited or controlled items. Checkpoint Inspector (1) Kendri Parwira Suhairi, 38, a first response team officer, said all ICA officers at the checkpoints are trained to identify dubious travellers based on indicators like their behaviour. He remembered a Singaporean couple who arrived several months ago with batons they tried to pass off as tapping rods for defect checks in new homes. 'At one glance, I knew that was not the case,' he said. They were referred to the police and the items were deemed to be controlled items. CI (1) Kendri noted that during peak periods, the volume of people does not make security operations at the checkpoints any easier. But, he added, 'we remain vigilant 24/7. At the end of the day, we are the first line of defence at the border'. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Trump says US ‘very close' to trade deal with India, warns of fallout if India-Pakistan conflict escalates
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States is 'very close to making a deal with India'. He repeated his claim that Washington was able to avert a 'nuclear war', saying 'normally they do it through bullets. We do it through trade'. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said: 'Pakistan representatives are coming in next week. We're very close to making a deal with India.' However, he cautioned that continued tensions between India and Pakistan could jeopardise progress. 'And I wouldn't have any interest in making a deal with either if they were going to be at war with each other,' he said. #WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, 'Pakistan representatives are coming in next week. We're very close to making a deal with India. And I wouldn't have any interest in making a deal with either if they were going to be at war with each other…' (Source: US Network Pool… — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Trump's comments come against the backdrop of rising hostilities between the two neighbouring countries, following India's 'Operation Sindoor' on May 10—a counterstrike in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Trump has continuously reiterated that US trade diplomacy played a key role in averting conflict between India and Pakistan. 'We talk trade, and we say we can't trade with people who are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons… They understood and they agreed, and that all stopped,' he said during an Oval Office briefing on Friday. 'I think the deal I'm most proud of is the fact that we're dealing with India, we're dealing with Pakistan, and we were able to stop potentially a nuclear war through trade as opposed to bullets. You know, normally they do it through bullets. We do it through trade. So I'm very proud of that. Nobody talks about it. But we had a very nasty potential war going on between Pakistan and India. And now, if you look, they're doing fine,' he said later in the day. #WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, 'I think the deal I'm most proud of is the fact that we're dealing with India, we're dealing with Pakistan, and we were able to stop potentially a nuclear war through trade as opposed through bullets. You know, normally they do it through… — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Trump announced worldwide tariffs on April 2, with Indian exports facing the prospect of a 26 per cent tariff. Meanwhile, Pakistani exports were hit with duties of up to 29 per cent. To avert economic fallout, Indian Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited Washington recently to push bilateral trade negotiations forward. An interim deal is expected by early July. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was in Washington from May 27–29. His meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau was described as a 'great first meeting' that covered a wide range of shared priorities. Citing progress in talks, Reuters reported that India is likely to open up its government procurement market to American companies, potentially unlocking over $50 billion in contracts for US firms.
IOL News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns confident of returning the African crown back to Pretoria
Mamelodi Sundowns players greet the crowd with confidence in the camp high that they will find a way past Pyramids in the second leg of the Caf Champions League in Cairo. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers Mamelodi Sundowns' camp is high on confidence that they'll be crowned the 'Kings of African Football' when the final whistle goes in Cairo. Sundowns will face Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final second leg at 30 June Stadium on Sunday night (7pm kick-off). They are on a bit of a backfoot as Pyramids scored in the 1-1 draw in the first leg in Pretoria, resulting in the Pharaohs taking home an away goal advantage. But Sundowns have ample confidence that they can turn the tide in the second leg as the draw at home last weekend was due to their own doing. Speaking to Mamelodi Sundowns TV on 'Road to the Final of Finals: Episode 9', midfielder Teboho Mokoena reflected on what went wrong for them at home a week ago. 'I am sure that we'll pitch up and do our best, and lift the trophy,' Mokoena beamed with positivity, before going down memory. 'I don't think Pyramids played against the Sundowns that we know last Saturday (back in Pretoria). 'I think we were nervous, we were not free. Of course, in the second half we came back better, but in the last minute we lost concentration and conceded. 'It was very tough, and sad. We thought we had the game. But it didn't go the way we planned. 'One thing for sure, if we had to decide to take a team that has lost or through the game that must win (the next game) should be Sundowns.'
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Business Standard
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
15% of Army time lost to fake news during Op Sindoor: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the significant challenge posed by misinformation during Operation Sindoor, revealing that approximately 15 per cent of the armed forces' time was dedicated to tackling false narratives. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, General Chauhan said, 'Combating fake news was a constant effort. Our communication strategy was deliberate; we chose to be measured, not reactive, because misinformation can quickly distort public perception during high-stakes operations.' Elaborating on India's approach to countering disinformation, General Chauhan pointed out that the country's narratives are grounded in credibility, even if they sometimes emerge slowly. 'India has always built its narratives on solid ground, even if we've sometimes been slow to present them,' he said. 'For instance, in the first three days, two women officers were our primary spokespeople because the actual military leadership were directly engaged in fast-moving operations. It was only after the 10th that the DGMOs came forward to brief the media.' Cyber challenges limited in scope Addressing concerns about cyber warfare during the conflict, General Chauhan acknowledged its presence but emphasised its limited impact on core military operations. 'As someone directly involved in these operations, I can say that cyber did play a role in the conflict, but its impact was limited. While both sides did experience attacks, including some denial-of-service efforts, our military systems are air-gapped, meaning they're not connected to the internet and are therefore largely secure,' he said. The evolution of warfare Addressing an event on 'Future Wars and Warfare' on Friday, General Chauhan underscored the complexity of modern combat. 'Modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence of tactical, operational and strategic layers; old and new domains (land, air, sea, cyber and space); and even of time and space. This convergence reshapes tactics, demanding demassification of battlefields, distributed force application, non-linear operations and a move away from large static platforms toward flexible, deceptive strategies,' he noted. General Chauhan stressed the importance of real-time integration across different domains of warfare. 'What matters most in modern warfare is the networking of systems and real-time integration across air, land, sea and cyber domains. If you have great tech but it's not connected, you can't fully leverage it. We must also carefully consider where the cutting edge of technology should reside- in the weapon, the platform, or the network? That's a key strategic question,' he said. Structural reforms Reflecting on the progress in military reforms, the CDS highlighted the shift toward more integrated and agile structures. 'Regarding structural reforms, earlier we didn't have true jointness or integration in the military. Now, after initiatives and operational experiences, we are moving toward integrated commands and leaner, more flexible structures. We'll need separate organisations for drones, EW, UTAPs (Unmanned Teaming Aerial Platforms), etc,' he said. He also pointed to the need for doctrinal updates to match the changing nature of warfare. 'Doctrinally, we must update our understanding of multi-domain operations, cyber, space, ISR, and joint targeting; all of this needs work. Even our professional military education is changing. For the first time, we have a truly joint staff course where 40 officers from all three services train together for a full year. That's a major shift,' he said.
