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Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up

Is boiling a live lobster cruel? Why the debate is heating up

England is the latest country to introduce legislation to ban the boiling of live lobsters, turning up the heat on a long-simmering animal cruelty debate. CBC’s Tom Murphy breaks down the crustacean compassion divide and what it could mean for Canada’s multi-billion dollar seafood industry.

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Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are 'carrying the torch' for diverse, young filmmakers

Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are ‘carrying the torch’ for diverse, young filmmakers

Three women of colour who worked on the crew of Sinners are helping drive a significant shift in the film industry that’s allowing diverse newcomers to gain experience and recognition behind the scenes. Veterans like costume designer Ruth E. Carter who’ve broken barriers say they’re lighting the way for those who follow to make their own communities, lift each other up and create opportunities for each other.

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No Kings protests in the U.S. today could be the biggest yet. Here's why
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March 27, 2026

No Kings protests in the U.S. today could be the biggest yet. Here’s why

More than 3,100 events are being organized in communities large…

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'This is not murder': Defence wraps arguments at trial for Ontario couple accused in case involving 2 brothers
Star

March 27, 2026

‘This is not murder’: Defence wraps arguments at trial for Ontario couple accused in case involving 2 brothers

What to know about the trial as closing arguments continueClosing…

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Kingsbury's 'last dance': Canadian freestyle legend confirms he'll end his career with last race in Quebec
Star

March 27, 2026

Kingsbury’s ‘last dance’: Canadian freestyle legend confirms he’ll end his career with last race in Quebec

The five-time Olympic medallist confirmed he’s retiring at the end…

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Israel says it will expand attacks on Iran as diplomats push for end to war
Star

March 27, 2026

Israel says it will expand attacks on Iran as diplomats push for end to war

Israel’s defence minister said on Friday that the military’s attacks…

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'It's absurd; it's brain rot': Welcome to AI fruit slop, where fruits cheat on each other
Star

March 27, 2026

‘It’s absurd; it’s brain rot’: Welcome to AI fruit slop, where fruits cheat on each other

AI “fruit slop” videos are racking up millions of views…

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At historic low point, New Democrats descend on Winnipeg to choose a new leader
Star

March 27, 2026

At historic low point, New Democrats descend on Winnipeg to choose a new leader

The NDP will have a new leader by Sunday afternoon…

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Blue Jays open 50th season: How the team went from fledgling franchise to mature contender
Star

March 27, 2026

Blue Jays open 50th season: How the team went from fledgling franchise to mature contender

As they begin their 50th season in Major League Baseball,…

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Why OpenAI is ditching Sora, its generative video app
Star

March 27, 2026

Why OpenAI is ditching Sora, its generative video app

OpenAI has decided to scrap Sora, its app that generated…

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6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec's secularism law
Star

March 27, 2026

6 key moments from the Supreme Court challenge of Quebec’s secularism law

Four days of hearings in the Supreme Court challenge to…

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