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Twitter: Parts of source code leaked online

Some parts of Twitter's source code -- the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs -- were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing on Sunday.

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Climate and Environment

As Antarctica's penguins struggle with record low sea ice, one species is adapting -- and it offers lessons to us all

One particular species of Antarctic penguin is modelling a poignant lesson for humanity: adapt or die... and make it quick.

Gentoo penguins are proving to be more adaptable to climate changes. (Evelio Contreras/CNN)

Philadelphia residents warned about chemical spill in river

Philadelphia residents are being told that they may want to drink only bottled water following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in neighbouring Bucks County.

Spain tells 'fire tourists' to stay away from forest blaze

Officials told 'fire tourists' to keep away from blazes raging in eastern Spain on Sunday, saying onlookers were putting themselves at risk and disrupting efforts to quell the flames.

Canada commits $420 million for Great Lakes environmental work during Biden visit

The federal government has committed $420 million in funding over 10 years to preserve and restore waters of the Great Lakes.

Flesh-eating ocean bacteria found in warm climates could migrate north as temperatures rise: study

Global warming could lead to spread of possibly fatal infections deriving from bacteria in warm coastal waters, new research shows.

Can glaciers heal from ice loss? New research says yes

Rising sea levels caused by melting glaciers are a growing concern as global temperatures rise by the decade. But according to new research, ice supply in one part of the South Pole has remained stable for more than 100 years, even as surrounding areas melted.

Ahead of Edmonton officers' funeral, families thank Canadians for 'incredible outpouring of support'

The appreciation and respect shown by the public after two Edmonton Police Service officers were killed in the line of duty has not gone unnoticed, their families say.
Teen dead after 'unprovoked' stabbing at Toronto subway station

Police have identified a teenager who died after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a Toronto subway station Saturday night, and have charged an adult male suspect with his murder.
Two-time organ recipient designs Green Shirt Day logo years after Humboldt bus crash

April 7 is Green Shirt Day, which also marks the anniversary of Logan Boulet's death. Boulet, who was involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash five years ago, signed up to be an organ donor just weeks before the crash. Today, Green Shirt Day is meant to promote organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.
117 people remain in encampment on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as province promises more housing

B.C.'s housing minister provided an update Sunday on the work being done to get people living on the streets of the Downtown Eastside into housing.
Burial plots in Metro Vancouver are now so expensive, they’re being compared to real estate

Burial plots have become such a hot commodity in Metro Vancouver, one spot in a Burnaby cemetery is being sold privately online for $54,000.
Canada needs 300,000 new rental units to avoid gap quadrupling by 2026: report

Canada's rental housing shortage will quadruple to 120,000 units by 2026 without a significant boost in stock, Royal Bank of Canada said in a report Wednesday.

World

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said that Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.'
In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'excited about the future of Africa'

U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for the start of a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen American relationships amid global competition over the continent's future.
Freeway crash kills 6 youths thrown from car in Tennessee

A car crash killed six young people, including a 1-year-old infant, after they were ejected from their vehicle early Sunday on a freeway in middle Tennessee, authorities said. Two adults were injured, one of them critically.
U.K. report: Black kids 6 times likelier to be strip-searched by police

Black children in England and Wales were six times more likely to be strip-searched by police, according to a report being released Monday that found children were failed by those sworn to protect them.
Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

At least 2,000 mummified ram heads dating from the Ptolemaic period and a palatial Old Kingdom structure have been uncovered at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt, antiquities officials said on Saturday.

Entertainment

Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents

The Florence museum housing Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece the 'David' invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.
U.S. Army pulls recruiting ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The arrest of actor Jonathan Majors has upended the U.S. Army's newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service's struggling recruiting numbers.
'John Wick: Chapter 4' comes out blazing with US$73.5M

'John Wick: Chapter 4,' the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best US$73.5 million at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Health

Hershey looking to remove lead, cadmium from chocolate

Hershey Co. is looking to reduce 'trace' amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate, chief financial officer Steve Voskiul told Reuters on Wednesday, after Consumer Reports found that some dark chocolate bars had potentially harmful levels of the heavy metals.
For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings new challenges

A growing number of Muslim doctors and psychologists are trying to bridge the gap between faith leaders and worshippers with eating disorders, who say they face marginalization when trying to access support within their own communities, as well as in the public health system.
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in U.S.

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

Politics

Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambssador

The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington's envoy, too, described it Friday as an 'overarching success.'
Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government.
As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.

Sci-Tech

Twitter: Parts of source code leaked online

Some parts of Twitter's source code -- the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs -- were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing on Sunday.
Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94

Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died. He was 94.
Scientists say they've solved the mystery of cigar-shaped comet 'Oumuamua

Scientists now say they know outerspace object ‘Oumuamua is, and the answer is more simple than some previous theories have suggested.

Business

Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.
For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

Indigenous-owned tech company Animikii says making love the focus of its decisions -- from accepting clients to partnering with investors to supporting employees during a global pandemic -- is key to its success, now and for generations to come.
Advocate questions whether Air Canada has 'cultural problem' after issue with teen's wheelchair

Flying over the Grand Canyon was a highlight for the Gellisen family during their trip to Phoenix, but their flight home to Toronto was a much different experience, with several family members forced off of the flight over tensions related to a teen's wheelchair.

Autos

'Top Gear' stops filming due to accident, co-presenter with serious injuries

The making of the hugely popular BBC car show 'Top Gear' has been halted following a crash during filming in December that left co-presenter Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff with serious injuries, the broadcaster said late on Thursday.
Hong Kong traffic accident leaves 87 people injured

Four passenger buses and a truck collided near a Hong Kong road tunnel Friday and 87 people were injured, including children.
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices

California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to US$8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.

Lifestyle

From hidden gems to family favourites, here's a guide to some of Canada's national parks

This past week, Parks Canada opened up its reservation system for the 2023 season, offering places to stay, hikes to take and national historic sites to visit across the country. According to three experts, here's where to travel this summer.
One of the world's best Chinese restaurants is in Tokyo

Japanese chef Tomoya Kawada has achieved a feat no other restaurateur has before; he's created the world's only three-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant in a non-Chinese-speaking city.
Taking breaks at work? New study shows they boost your productivity

A new study from the University of Waterloo suggests that heavy workloads that discourage employees from taking breaks could disrupt general performance, causing high levels of stress and fatigue that stand in the way of productivity.

Sports

Jones, Laing win national mixed curling doubles title

Sunday before a thoroughly packed house in Sudbury, Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing capped a masterful performance at the 2023 Canadian mixed doubles curling championship to add yet another national gold medal, and their first as teammates.
Top prospect Volpe, 21, wins Yankees' starting shortstop job

Anthony Volpe grew up watching Derek Jeter star at shortstop for the New York Yankees. Now, the 21-year-old is getting the chance to be the Yankees' opening day shortstop Thursday against the San Francisco Giants.
Gustafson becomes first Canadian winner of US$1-million Bassmaster Classic event

Jeff Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., became the first Canadian to capture the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic on Sunday.

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