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Canadian physics professor steps back from job over Epstein questions

Canadian physics professor steps back from job over Epstein questions

A highly regarded theoretical physicist has “agreed to pause his working relationship” with the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ont., where he was one of the founding faculty members, over questions about his presence in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. government last month. He’s one of several Canadian scholars and businesspeople named in the files.

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Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year
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December 27, 2024

Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win…

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How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game
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December 27, 2024

How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game

A video game released earlier this year allows users to…

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Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence
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December 27, 2024

Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence

Advocates say domestic violence is increasing in rural southwestern Ontario…

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Nordic spas booming amid 'unlimited' consumer appetite for wellness
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December 27, 2024

Nordic spas booming amid ‘unlimited’ consumer appetite for wellness

A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread…

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North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says
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December 27, 2024

North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s military intelligence said Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy…

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Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says
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December 27, 2024

Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z…

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Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables
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December 27, 2024

Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables

Finnish authorities on Thursday seized a ship carrying Russian oil…

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Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears
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December 26, 2024

Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed…

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Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote
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December 26, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote

No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The…

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