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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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Why putting spit hoods on people is risky — and can be deadly
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February 27, 2026

Why putting spit hoods on people is risky — and can be deadly

On Christmas Eve 2022, Sarafina Dennie was preparing a holiday…

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Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection
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February 27, 2026

Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise…

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Even Neve Campbell can't save controversy-laden Scream 7
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February 27, 2026

Even Neve Campbell can’t save controversy-laden Scream 7

Scream 7 may mark the return of scream queen Neve…

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The ‘Big One’ just got more complicated
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February 27, 2026

The ‘Big One’ just got more complicated

Scientists have discovered a massive tear in the tectonic plate…

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PWHL looking to capitalize on Olympic boost as league resumes play
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February 26, 2026

PWHL looking to capitalize on Olympic boost as league resumes play

Sixty-one PWHL players competed at Milano Cortina 2026, the first…

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A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate
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February 26, 2026

A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate

The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and…

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What immigration crackdowns have to do with climate
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February 26, 2026

What immigration crackdowns have to do with climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we examine the…

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Cross-examination of complainant in Stronach trial cut short over mental health concerns
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February 26, 2026

Cross-examination of complainant in Stronach trial cut short over mental health concerns

The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman…

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Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next
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February 26, 2026

Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next

A year after the “Buy Canadian” movement started sweeping the…

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Lawyers say teen who set classmate on fire in Saskatoon should face maximum youth sentence
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February 26, 2026

Lawyers say teen who set classmate on fire in Saskatoon should face maximum youth sentence

A judge will give her decision next month on the…

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Stabbing victim's father thought his son was coming back to cook a steak dinner. It was the police
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February 26, 2026

Stabbing victim’s father thought his son was coming back to cook a steak dinner. It was the police

The family of a 37-year-old man who was fatally stabbed…

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Woman became recluse, lost 'zest for life' after alleged sex assault by Frank Stronach, court hears
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February 25, 2026

Woman became recluse, lost ‘zest for life’ after alleged sex assault by Frank Stronach, court hears

A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Frank…

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Doctor faces 43 sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, child pornography
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February 25, 2026

Doctor faces 43 sex crime charges, including voyeurism, sexual assault, child pornography

Physician David Edward-Ooi Poon, who made international headlines during the…

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Resident Evil Requiem showcases the best — and silliest — of survival horror video games
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February 25, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem showcases the best — and silliest — of survival horror video games

There’s more to nitpick about Resident Evil Requiem than some…

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#TheMoment a Canadian teen set a cricket world record
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February 25, 2026

#TheMoment a Canadian teen set a cricket world record

Canadian cricket player Yuvraj Samra, 19, tells The National about…

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'Heading for disaster': Canadian Olympic medallist Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding
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February 24, 2026

‘Heading for disaster’: Canadian Olympic medallist Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding

Canadian long track speed skater Laurent Dubreuil is sounding the…

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Stronach's lawyer accuses sex assault complainant of having a 'tendency to lie'
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February 24, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses sex assault complainant of having a ‘tendency to lie’

The defence lawyer for Frank Stronach is continuing her cross-examination…

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Manager of Edmonton assisted living service defrauded mentally ill man of more than $73K: docs
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February 24, 2026

Manager of Edmonton assisted living service defrauded mentally ill man of more than $73K: docs

The program manager and housing director at the assisted living…

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Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here's what to watch for
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February 24, 2026

Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here’s what to watch for

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver his state of the…

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Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep
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February 24, 2026

Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump’s trade rep

U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man on trade talks says…

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Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often
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February 24, 2026

Danielle Smith says court ‘skewed’ to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often

CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match…

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Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds
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February 23, 2026

Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds

With the prime minister of Australia now offering his support…

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Where Trump sees big 'ugly' windmills, Canada sees opportunity
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February 23, 2026

Where Trump sees big ‘ugly’ windmills, Canada sees opportunity

U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects “ugly losers,” and…

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N.S. budget contains major cuts as province confronts $1.2B deficit
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February 23, 2026

N.S. budget contains major cuts as province confronts $1.2B deficit

About 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs could come off the books…

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