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Marco Rubio's new Chinese name | About That

Marco Rubio’s new Chinese name | About That

Andrew Chang explains how China’s government gave U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio a new, slightly tweaked, name — one that doesn’t ban him from entering China.

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Did Jeffrey Epstein really introduce Donald Trump and Melania

Did Jeffrey Epstein really introduce Donald Trump and Melania

Who introduced Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump? For years, Italian entrepreneur and close Trump associate Paolo Zampolli has taken credit, but the release of the Epstein files surfaced an FBI document that said it was financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What’s the truth? CBC’s visual investigations team and Katie Nicholson dig into the files to reveal surprising new details.

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Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Euphemistic ads for ED medication are as old as the internet, but in recent years, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies are using memes and unmistakable messaging to reach young men concerned about their sexual health on social media. Doctors caution young men often only need medication after steps like lifestyle changes haven’t improved sexual health and performance.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker. Musk, the world’s richest man, is seeking Altman’s ouster from the company leadership as part of a civil lawsuit accusing him of betraying their shared vision for OpenAI.

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Health-care workers in Lebanon say Israeli strikes put staff and patients in the line of fire | CBC Radio
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October 16, 2024

Health-care workers in Lebanon say Israeli strikes put staff and patients in the line of fire | CBC Radio

As Israel continues its offensive in Lebanon, the World Health…

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Canada must act now to be prepared for the next health emergency, new pandemic report warns | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Canada must act now to be prepared for the next health emergency, new pandemic report warns | CBC News

Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take…

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AFN leader questions if Tories would top $47.8B child welfare reform offer, urges chiefs to back it | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

AFN leader questions if Tories would top $47.8B child welfare reform offer, urges chiefs to back it | CBC News

The head of the Assembly of First Nations is urging…

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Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples | CBC News

Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples toÂ…

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More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency | CBC News

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says 330 employees who “inappropriately”…

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Widow lost her 'best friend of 22 years' when Ontario dad of 3 killed after ejected from waste truck | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Widow lost her ‘best friend of 22 years’ when Ontario dad of 3 killed after ejected from waste truck | CBC News

A waste disposal company in Norfolk County, Ont., pleaded guilty…

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Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater | CBC News

“I simply had no choice. I had my mother and…

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Regina runner shares secrets to his success in grueling backyard ultra marathons | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Regina runner shares secrets to his success in grueling backyard ultra marathons | CBC News

An ultra marathoner from Regina reveals his secrets to long-distance…

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Major retailers spend millions hiring Winnipeg police officers on OT to stop shoplifters | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Major retailers spend millions hiring Winnipeg police officers on OT to stop shoplifters | CBC News

One of Canada’s largest retailers is spending more than $200,000…

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