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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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A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails
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April 12, 2026

A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails

The recent cancelling of a horror novelist’s book demonstrates the…

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Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary's next prime minister?
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April 12, 2026

Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister?

When Péter ​Magyar was a child, he taped a photo…

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Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary's 'illiberal' democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out
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April 11, 2026

Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary’s ‘illiberal’ democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out

Viktor Orbán has spent the last 16 years building an…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 11, 2026

Funeral held for Quebec baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte

SAINTE-THÉRÈSE — The funeral for longtime Quebec baseball commentator Rodger…

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Sports

April 11, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Rookie Valenzuela making most of opportunity early on with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays rookie Brandon Valenzuela has been…

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Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre
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April 11, 2026

Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre

Joe Wood, a longtime Liverpool, N.S., resident, is being honoured…

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Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn't working
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April 11, 2026

Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn’t working

Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was…

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Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline
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April 11, 2026

Why freshwater migratory fish need ‘safe passage’ globally as numbers decline

A global assessment on migratory freshwater fish species, published in…

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Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
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April 11, 2026

Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there’s a holdup

Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the…

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