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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Ontario Backs Down on Electricity Surcharge

In a surprising turn of events, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford decided to pause a planned 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U. S. This move came after a conversation with U. S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The two leaders agreed to step back and let cooler heads prevail in the escalatin

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Why Your Water Bill Spiked This Month

In the small town of Summerton, residents were hit with a surprise. Their water bills for February arrived late and were higher than usual. This wasn't the first time this had happened. Similar issues occurred in August and January. The town tried to explain the situation through a social m

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Online Conspiracy Chats Can Change Beliefs

Online conspiracy theory (CT) discussions can lead to some pretty intense beliefs. People who join these chats can end up with some serious ideas. But how do these beliefs change over time? This is where things get interesting. Researchers dug deep into the world of Reddit, looking at 36, 000 use

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tussle: A Call with Canada's PM

A recent phone call between former U. S. President Donald Trump and outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sparked some controversy. The conversation, which took place on Wednesday, was centered around tariffs and the fentanyl crisis. Trump, known for his strong stance on trade and bord

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

What Happens to Astronauts' Bodies in Space?

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, are spending nearly a year in space due to technical issues. They were originally planned to spend a week in space but have been stuck there for nine months. The human body goes through many changes in space. Gravity is different in space.

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

From Banker to Politician: Mark Carney's Journey to Canadian Leadership

Mark Carney, a name that has been making waves in Canadian politics, is set to take the reins from Justin Trudeau. Born and raised in Canada, Carney's journey from a small town to the big leagues of international finance and now politics is quite the story. Carney's career in finance spanne

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Canada's Trade Turmoil: A Story of Uncertainty and Resilience

Canada has been in a whirlwind of trade policy chaos. The U. S. has been playing a game of tariff ping-pong. One moment, tariffs are on; the next, they're off. This back-and-forth has left businesses scrambling, markets uncertain, and governments frustrated. Canadian manufacturers had to rush to rev

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Canada's New Leader: Mark Carney Steps Up

Mark Carney, a former central banker, is set to become Canada's next prime minister. He won the Liberal Party election with a whopping 86% of the vote. This victory comes after Justin Trudeau, the long-serving prime minister, stepped down in January. Trudeau's departure followed a significant drop i

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Putting the Squeeze on Bone Health: How Weight Affects Ultrasound Readings

Bones are like the foundation of a building, and just like a building, they need to be checked for strength and stability. One way to do this is by using ultrasound to measure something called frequency-dependent attenuation (FDA) in the heel bone, or calcaneus. This measurement can vary depending o

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

MRI vs. CT: The Battle for Better Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays are a big part of dental care. They help doctors see what's going on inside your mouth and head. Two common types are MRI and CT scans. MRI uses magnets and radio waves, while CT uses X-rays. Both can create 3D images, but which is better? Researchers wanted to find out if MRI could be

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