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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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Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences
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January 9, 2026

Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences

Scientists say the health and environmental effects of Israeli strikes…

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Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media
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January 9, 2026

Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media

Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of former supreme leader Ali…

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With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran
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January 9, 2026

With Trump visit coming up, China hedges its bets on helping Iran

China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was…

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Canada hasn't yet been asked to help defend Gulf states from Iran, Carney says
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January 9, 2026

Canada hasn’t yet been asked to help defend Gulf states from Iran, Carney says

Iranians say they fear the regime more than airstrikesCBC News…

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Iran's supreme leader dead after major attack by Israel and the U.S.: Trump
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January 9, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader dead after major attack by Israel and the U.S.: Trump

No ‘coherent’ opposition ready to take power, Iranian-Canadian lawyer saysKaveh…

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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran but more talks expected on Friday
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January 9, 2026

Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Iran but more talks expected on Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment on  Friday about U.S….

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As tensions simmer between U.S. and Iran, Iraq is feeling the heat
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January 9, 2026

As tensions simmer between U.S. and Iran, Iraq is feeling the heat

Of the many proxy battlegrounds between Iran and the United…

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Iran's Khamenei warns any U.S. attack would spark 'regional war'
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January 9, 2026

Iran’s Khamenei warns any U.S. attack would spark ‘regional war’

Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the…

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Middle East worries about possible U.S. strike on Iran as Trump makes threats
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January 9, 2026

Middle East worries about possible U.S. strike on Iran as Trump makes threats

Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on…

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