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‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are “gifted word learners” — pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your dog isn’t in this “gifted” group, there are many ways to help them improve how they learn.

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How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?

How is Carney’s government filling high-level jobs?

In 2016, former prime minister Justin Trudeau overhauled the way appointments are made to make them more open and transparent. However, recent appointments by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government raise the question of whether his government is still following the system Trudeau put in place.

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Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end
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January 9, 2026

Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end

U.S. President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the…

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Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of 'armed piracy' amid dueling blockades
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January 9, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of ‘armed piracy’ amid dueling blockades

Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, accused ‌the U.S….

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade of its ports, fires on ships trying to pass
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January 9, 2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade of its ports, fires on ships trying to pass

The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again on Saturday as Iran reversed…

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Is the Strait of Hormuz really open again? Here's what we know — and don't know
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January 9, 2026

Is the Strait of Hormuz really open again? Here’s what we know — and don’t know

Despite assurances from both Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Internet blackout leaves Iranians with little idea of how the war is actually going
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January 9, 2026

Internet blackout leaves Iranians with little idea of how the war is actually going

After 40 days of combat, the Iran war has reached…

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U.S. military says it plans to clear the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks with Iran continue
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January 9, 2026

U.S. military says it plans to clear the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks with Iran continue

The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan…

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Trump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks
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January 9, 2026

Trump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks

As much as U.S. President Donald Trump may want it…

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U.S. says it's reviewing proposal to extend deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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January 9, 2026

U.S. says it’s reviewing proposal to extend deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

What will happen next? 4 possible scenariosDonald Trump is prone…

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Trump says Iranians are willing to suffer U.S. bombing power plants 'in order to have freedom'
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January 9, 2026

Trump says Iranians are willing to suffer U.S. bombing power plants ‘in order to have freedom’

Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a…

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