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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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Former firefighter, captain found not guilty for roles in dish dispute that got physical | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Former firefighter, captain found not guilty for roles in dish dispute that got physical | CBC News

A former Ottawa firefighter has been found not guilty of…

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In Canada's boreal forests, the heat goes on — long after the wildfire is gone | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

In Canada’s boreal forests, the heat goes on — long after the wildfire is gone | CBC News

Large fires in the world’s boreal forests flatten and blacken…

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More CRA employees who improperly received CERB are no longer with agency | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

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

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says 289 of its employees…

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Ontario to explore feasibility of traffic tunnel beneath Highway 401 in GTA | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Ontario to explore feasibility of traffic tunnel beneath Highway 401 in GTA | CBC News

With the possibility of an early election looming in Ontario,…

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Northern Ontario man solves local legend, finds long-lost vintage liquor at bottom of a lake | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Northern Ontario man solves local legend, finds long-lost vintage liquor at bottom of a lake | CBC News

After 35 years of searching, a man from the small…

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Another crew member of doomed 1845 Franklin expedition ID'd, with marks on his jawbone indicating cannibalism | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Another crew member of doomed 1845 Franklin expedition ID’d, with marks on his jawbone indicating cannibalism | CBC News

The skeletal remains of a crew member from Sir John…

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'My client is disgusted': Lawyer, alleged victim say N.L. authorities ignored warnings about Tony Humby | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

‘My client is disgusted’: Lawyer, alleged victim say N.L. authorities ignored warnings about Tony Humby | CBC News

One lawsuit has already been filed and another is pending…

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As conflict intensifies, Quebecers with family in Lebanon worry about loved ones | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

As conflict intensifies, Quebecers with family in Lebanon worry about loved ones | CBC News

Quebec residents with family in Lebanon are watching the conflict…

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Government concerned about public scrutiny in mandating workers back to office | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Government concerned about public scrutiny in mandating workers back to office | CBC News

Federal officials pointed to concerns about “public scrutiny” when it…

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