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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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'It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

‘It haunts my dreams’: Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter’s death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn’t held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein “would never have come out,” Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 27, 2025

Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. slid…

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Environment, Lifestyle, National

January 27, 2025

Canada stops letting cross-border hikers enter B.C. via Pacific Crest Trail

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency says hikers on…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Raptors’ Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the…

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What is DeepSeek? Chinese OpenAI rival sparks chaos in tech markets
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January 27, 2025

What is DeepSeek? Chinese OpenAI rival sparks chaos in tech markets

There’s a new player in AI on the world stage:…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 27, 2025

Ford government pledges $1.4B to boost primary health care, days before election call

TORONTO — Ontario cabinet ministers shovelled a pile of announcements…

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Alberta doctors push back on provincial COVID-19 task force report
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January 27, 2025

Alberta doctors push back on provincial COVID-19 task force report

A task force created by the UCP government to review…

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Business, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

January 27, 2025

Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

After more than a half century in limbo, the federal…

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Business, Labour, Politics

January 27, 2025

Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

OTTAWA — Canada Post and representatives from its union squared…

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Beverage, Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail

January 27, 2025

Ford’s decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford’s decision to speed up the…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men’s curling championship

Several men’s curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 27, 2025

Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

An Ontario court has dismissed a Charter challenge of a…

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National, Politics

January 27, 2025

Pedneault intends to become co-leader of the Greens again after six-month pause

OTTAWA — Jonathan Pedneault says he intends to return as…

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Business, Mining

January 27, 2025

Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

TORONTO — Newmont Corp. has signed a deal to sell…

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Why experts say work on these 5 fronts is needed to tackle Toronto's congestion crisis
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January 27, 2025

Why experts say work on these 5 fronts is needed to tackle Toronto’s congestion crisis

Unfortunately, there’s no single fix for Toronto’s congestion problem.”You have…

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Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here's how tolls could help
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January 27, 2025

Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here’s how tolls could help

There are no plans for congestion pricing or tolls in…

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Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source
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January 27, 2025

Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a final wave of…

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Business, Economy, Politics

January 27, 2025

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will…

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Can pickleball go corporate in Canada
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January 27, 2025

Can pickleball go corporate in Canada

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company…

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Health, Lifestyle, Social

January 27, 2025

Don’t be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

TORONTO — Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed…

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UN describes 'mass panic' in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city
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January 27, 2025

UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city

The M23 rebels announced the capture of Goma in a…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

OHL roundup: Protas paces Spitfires to 5-2 win over Steelheads

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ilya Protas scored twice and added an…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Senators showing signs of maturing under pressure

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are learning to be comfortable…

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Defence, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian David…

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