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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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NASA says it will put humans on the surface of the moon in 2028. How realistic is that?
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May 3, 2026

NASA says it will put humans on the surface of the moon in 2028. How realistic is that?

The Artemis II lunar mission is over, and NASA is…

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Jerome Blake injured, Canada places 7th in men's 100m final at World Athletics Relays
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May 3, 2026

Jerome Blake injured, Canada places 7th in men’s 100m final at World Athletics Relays

Jerome Blake of Kelowna, B.C., favoured his right leg while…

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As Carney visits Armenia, experts urge deeper Canada ties in the Caucasus
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May 3, 2026

As Carney visits Armenia, experts urge deeper Canada ties in the Caucasus

Mark Carney is expected to spend the bulk of his…

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U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
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May 2, 2026

U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic…

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Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
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May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s…

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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
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May 2, 2026

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward

After Randy Rush collected his $50-million Lotto Max jackpot money…

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Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
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May 2, 2026

Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks….

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'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
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May 2, 2026

‘He was the first to call me mom,’ mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting

Nabil Askafe’s mother and father sat down for an interview…

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Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests
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May 2, 2026

Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what…

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Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
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May 2, 2026

Iranian soccer official says he’s talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact…

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Details emerge about potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush
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May 2, 2026

Details emerge about potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush

The United States is close to reaching a deal with…

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U.S. military strikes targets in southern Iran, citing 'threats posed by Iranian forces'
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May 2, 2026

U.S. military strikes targets in southern Iran, citing ‘threats posed by Iranian forces’

The U.S. military carried out strikes in southern Iran Monday…

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Pipe dream? Majority polled in Alberta don’t see new pipeline becoming a reality
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May 1, 2026

Pipe dream? Majority polled in Alberta don’t see new pipeline becoming a reality

Despite the fanfare that accompanied its signing, a majority polled…

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The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act could give Trump a lifeline
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May 1, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act could give Trump a lifeline

The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively…

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How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s 'longer and more severe' allergy seasons
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May 1, 2026

How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s ‘longer and more severe’ allergy seasons

Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and…

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Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal
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May 1, 2026

Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a…

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At Issue | The costs of Carney's spending plans
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May 1, 2026

At Issue | The costs of Carney’s spending plans

At Issue this week: What Mark Carney’s spending goals outlined…

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Defence chief set to pitch ‘options’ for massive troop surge as military strains under its own limits
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April 30, 2026

Defence chief set to pitch ‘options’ for massive troop surge as military strains under its own limits

The Liberal government will soon be asked to consider options…

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Pentagon walks away from Canada-U.S. defence board
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April 30, 2026

Pentagon walks away from Canada-U.S. defence board

The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body…

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Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That
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April 30, 2026

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for…

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild
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April 30, 2026

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks,…

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Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?
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April 30, 2026

Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters' personal information
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April 30, 2026

Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters’ personal information

Alberta privacy commissioner calls posting of voter information online ‘very…

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Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says
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April 30, 2026

Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

A journalist says she warned Elections Alberta weeks ago about…

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