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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 16, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ford promises no more inmates will be improperly released from jail

TORONTO — A “furious” Premier Doug Ford has promised to…

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AI-generated Val Kilmer movie debuts trailer, creators defend digital resurrection of late actor
Star

April 16, 2026

AI-generated Val Kilmer movie debuts trailer, creators defend digital resurrection of late actor

The filmmakers behind As Deep as the Grave, the indie…

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Beverage, Business, Ontario/Quebec

April 16, 2026

Allison Jones

Doug Ford nixes idea of grocery surveillance pricing ban in Ontario

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford lamented Thursday that grocery…

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Beverage, Business, Construction, Real Estate, Retail

April 16, 2026

Ian Bickis

First Capital’s $9B portfolio to be divided between Choice Properties and KingSett

TORONTO — Choice Properties REIT and KingSett Capital have signed…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 16, 2026

Suspect in fatal Sarnia, Ont., college bar shooting wanted on Canada-wide warrant

SARNIA — Police in Sarnia, Ont., say a Canada-wide arrest…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Labour

April 16, 2026

WISE Trust Pension Plan earned net annual return 8.1% in 2025

TORONTO — WISE Trust Pension Plan says it earned a…

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Should you book flights now or wait? What rising fuel costs mean for airfares
Star

April 16, 2026

Should you book flights now or wait? What rising fuel costs mean for airfares

As the Middle East war stretches past the six-week mark…

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Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await
Star

April 15, 2026

Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps…

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Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after data breach
Star

April 15, 2026

Booking.com customers warned of ‘reservation hijacking’ after data breach

With the busy travel season approaching, a data breach at…

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