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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco
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December 12, 2024

Selena Gomez announces engagement to producer Benny Blanco

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer Selena Gomez announced she was off…

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New world chess champion is 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India
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December 12, 2024

New world chess champion is 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju from India

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world…

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Australia wants to make digital platforms pay for news — even if they block it, like Meta did here
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December 12, 2024

Australia wants to make digital platforms pay for news — even if they block it, like Meta did here

Under the proposed new rules, any internet company that refuses…

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Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones
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December 12, 2024

Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones

The province introduced the Interdiction Patrol Team as a way…

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Manitoba woman set to lose right leg after languishing in hospital bed with open wound
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December 12, 2024

Manitoba woman set to lose right leg after languishing in hospital bed with open wound

A Manitoba woman suffering from a post-surgery infection says she’s…

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Cree family of 20 left without housing after fire, with some living in shacks during winter
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December 12, 2024

Cree family of 20 left without housing after fire, with some living in shacks during winter

A Northern Saskatchewan family has been without permanent housing on…

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Ottawa quietly expands gun buyback program to include parts
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December 12, 2024

Ottawa quietly expands gun buyback program to include parts

As the first phase of Ottawa’s assault-style weapon buyback program…

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Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The '90s festive turtleneck is back
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December 12, 2024

Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The ’90s festive turtleneck is back

You may notice something a little different at this year’s…

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She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary
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December 12, 2024

She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary

Mireille Silcoff’s daughter never read for pleasure, until she offered…

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