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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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'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted
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January 11, 2025

‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

Headlines warning people to throw out their black plastic kitchen…

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Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won't address mental health risks
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January 11, 2025

Meta is adding guardrails for teens using AI chatbots, but experts say they won’t address mental health risks

Concerns are growing about how some young people engage with…

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Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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January 11, 2025

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a…

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Meta's smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It's mostly women bearing the fallout
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January 11, 2025

Meta’s smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It’s mostly women bearing the fallout

There’s a sense of tension that lives inside Kassy Zanjani…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?
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January 11, 2025

Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

Stock markets surged again this week, reaching new all-time highs….

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Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know
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January 11, 2025

Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks have been surging in several provinces and the…

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Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X
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January 11, 2025

Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X

Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse’s latest quip…

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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree
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January 11, 2025

Trump says U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country…

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Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership
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January 10, 2025

Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark — who is considering running…

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