Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
An Alberta judge ruled on Monday that an eight-year war crimes sentence for former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr has expired. Khadr was asking to have the three and a half years remaining on his 2010 youth sentence to be reduced to one day as he awaits a decision in his U.S. appeal. Khadr was sentenced after killing an American soldier during a firefight in Afghanistan when he was 15.
"I'm going to try to focus on recovering and not worrying about having to go back to prison or just struggling," Omar Khadr told reporters after an Alberta judge ruled his sentence had expired. Read the latest and see more reaction here: https://t.co/pSH9zv1YOK pic.twitter.com/GYmyWEZsSj
— CTV News (@CTVNews) March 25, 2019
Launching this fall, Apple TV+ looks to compete directly with video streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Apple TV+ will come with a fresh batch of original content, with programming from well-known entertainment talent including a new series from Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon called The Morning Show.
Apple announces Apple TV+ with a little help from some friends... #AppleEvent https://t.co/zTCqaxo86D pic.twitter.com/DoCoNtvHAa
— CNBC (@CNBC) March 25, 2019
In a short message, McGregor said he is retiring from MMA, adding: “I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.” Some fans are pointing out that McGregor also announced his retirement in 2016.
Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art” today.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26, 2019
I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.
I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.
Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!
Canadian pop-star Justin Bieber says there is no new album in the works. The 25-year-old took to Twitter to address a wave of questions from fans about new music. Bieber has recently been outspoken about his struggles with depression.
Justin Bieber reveals he will be taking some time off to focus on repairing some deep-rooted issues to sustain his marriage and be the father he wants to be. pic.twitter.com/3V4a6YBV7b
— BallerAlert (@balleralert) March 25, 2019
The reigning NHL champions team met with US President Donald Trump on Monday. However, a couple members of the hockey team, including goalie Braden Holtby, decided not to attend.
The 2018 Stanley Cup Champion #Capitals at the White House with @realDonaldTrump @wusa9 @WUSA9sports pic.twitter.com/La0xmEt6d3
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) March 25, 2019
Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)
Keira Knightly (33), Diana Ross (74), Steven Tyler (70), Kenny Chesney (50)
