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What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

What is China’s endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire deadline looms. Andrew Chang explains how China, Iran’s largest oil customer, takes a unique position in this war to become the new ‘global grown-up’ in the room.

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U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body. His attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all counts.

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Business, Retail

February 2, 2025

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian…

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Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day
Star

February 2, 2025

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie’s prediction…

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Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

February 2, 2025

Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster
Star

February 2, 2025

Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season….

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 2, 2025

Ontario election 2025: How to cast your vote on or before Feb. 27

Ontario’s snap election is set for Feb. 27. Here’s what…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

February 2, 2025

Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?

TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls,…

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From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?
Star

February 2, 2025

From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?

Right up to this week with Companion, the warning that…

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We're being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
Star

February 2, 2025

We’re being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the…

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Trump claims there are only '2 genders.' Historians say that's never been true
Star

February 2, 2025

Trump claims there are only ‘2 genders.’ Historians say that’s never been true

The Trump administration’s ‘two gender’ policy is sparking fear and…

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