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2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

As the number of single people around the world continues to climb, more people are opening up about why they’re choosing not to couple up. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser looks at how relationship goals are changing and what it means for the economy.

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From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada’s nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.

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Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling
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December 21, 2024

Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling

As the U.S. Congress scrambled to come up with a…

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Chief actuary disagrees with Alberta government belief of entitlement to more than half of CPP
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December 21, 2024

Chief actuary disagrees with Alberta government belief of entitlement to more than half of CPP

Canada’s chief actuary says Alberta would be entitled to interest…

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U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval
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December 20, 2024

U.S. House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, sends it to Senate for approval

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday…

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'Shocking' strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender 'lenient' sentence
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December 20, 2024

‘Shocking’ strip-search by Ont. jail guards in riot gear lands offender ‘lenient’ sentence

An Ontario man with a lengthy and violent criminal record,…

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Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue
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December 20, 2024

Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue

The federal government will hold a national forum on combatting…

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Mastodon teeth found in couple's backyard may shed light on New York's Ice Age
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December 20, 2024

Mastodon teeth found in couple’s backyard may shed light on New York’s Ice Age

The New York State Museum is hailing it as a…

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Scientists warn that 'mirror life' could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic
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December 20, 2024

Scientists warn that ‘mirror life’ could destroy life on Earth. Read this before you panic

Thirty-eight scientists wrote a paper arguing that researchers should abandon…

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Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support
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December 20, 2024

Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support

Firefighters in Saskatchewan have been lobbying for decades to receive…

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At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany
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December 20, 2024

At least 2 killed, dozens injured after car rams into crowd at Christmas market in Germany

A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in…

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