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U.S. braces for uncertainty ahead of peak hurricane season amid NOAA upheaval

U.S. braces for uncertainty ahead of peak hurricane season amid NOAA upheaval

As the U.S. enters its first peak hurricane season after a slew of cuts to the agency that handles most of the country’s climate and weather research and forecasting, scientists, emergency managers and lawmakers brace for uncertainty in Florida. They are also sounding the alarm about more proposed cuts to climate and storm research that could be implemented in 2026 and which could impact Canada.

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Musk's $56B Tesla compensation is rejected by judge, again
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December 3, 2024

Musk’s $56B Tesla compensation is rejected by judge, again

A Delaware judge ruled on Monday that Tesla CEO Elon…

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He was barred from his mother's Ontario long-term care home. Now, he's pushing back
Star

December 3, 2024

He was barred from his mother’s Ontario long-term care home. Now, he’s pushing back

All Paul Ziman wants for Christmas is to be reunited…

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Biden's precedent-setting pardon of his son magnifies power of the presidency
Star

December 3, 2024

Biden’s precedent-setting pardon of his son magnifies power of the presidency

Joe Biden is drawing condemnation from political allies for establishing…

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Some missing residential school students disappeared into arranged marriages, report says
Star

December 3, 2024

Some missing residential school students disappeared into arranged marriages, report says

Records show arranged marriages between residential school students as early…

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What just happened in Aleppo, and what it means for Syria's civil war
Star

December 3, 2024

What just happened in Aleppo, and what it means for Syria’s civil war

Opposition forces seeking to overthrow Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad launched their…

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Canada to buy helicopters, drones to meet Trump's demand for tighter border security
Star

December 3, 2024

Canada to buy helicopters, drones to meet Trump’s demand for tighter border security

As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to hit Canada with…

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B.C. crypto fraudster fined $18.4 million for gambling away clients' cash
Star

December 2, 2024

B.C. crypto fraudster fined $18.4 million for gambling away clients’ cash

The elusive owner of defunct B.C. cryptocurrency exchange has been…

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Manitoba premier orders practice of jailing people with TB to end after CBC investigation
Star

December 2, 2024

Manitoba premier orders practice of jailing people with TB to end after CBC investigation

Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says the province will stop incarcerating…

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In world 1st, Belgian sex workers now have access to contracts, benefits and pensions
Star

December 2, 2024

In world 1st, Belgian sex workers now have access to contracts, benefits and pensions

Sex workers in Belgium will now be treated like any…

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