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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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Gaza's population down 6% since start of war
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January 1, 2025

Gaza’s population down 6% since start of war

The population of Gaza has fallen 6 per cent since…

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Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe
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January 1, 2025

Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers…

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Israel strikes Gaza City suburb as war grinds into the new year
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January 1, 2025

Israel strikes Gaza City suburb as war grinds into the new year

The Israeli military kept up the pressure on northern Gaza…

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How ISIS may have inspired the deadly truck attack in New Orleans
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January 1, 2025

How ISIS may have inspired the deadly truck attack in New Orleans

The deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans launched by a…

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Death toll in New Orleans truck attack early New Year's Day rises to 15
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January 1, 2025

Death toll in New Orleans truck attack early New Year’s Day rises to 15

Here’s the latest: FBI investigating vehicle attack on New Year’s…

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Far from dead in the water, N.S. sanctuary hopes whales arrive in 2025
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January 1, 2025

Far from dead in the water, N.S. sanctuary hopes whales arrive in 2025

It may be a cruel irony that a dead whale…

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Feds promised to test new 'automatic' tax filing service — but recycled an old program
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January 1, 2025

Feds promised to test new ‘automatic’ tax filing service — but recycled an old program

The federal government promised to “pilot a new automatic [tax]…

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What to look forward to in space in 2025
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January 1, 2025

What to look forward to in space in 2025

This year, we were treated with a total solar eclipse,…

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Not your grandma's Shostakovich: How classical music is attracting younger audiences
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January 1, 2025

Not your grandma’s Shostakovich: How classical music is attracting younger audiences

Classical music is experiencing a surge in popularity, with the…

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