China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security
China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security.
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SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is on its way back to Earth with scientific investigations and medical research
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship successfully undocked from the International Space Station Sunday morning and is making its return to Earth.
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Tonga eruption was 'hundreds of times' more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA says
The eruption this month of an underwater volcano near Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA.
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Ghostly monkey among 224 new Mekong region species, WWF reports
A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the greater Mekong region.
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N. Korean internet downed by suspected cyber attacks: researchers
North Korea's internet appears to have been hit by a second wave of outages in as many weeks, possibly caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, researchers said on Wednesday.
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Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, has died at Zoo Atlanta
Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla and the third-oldest gorilla in the world, died Tuesday at Zoo Atlanta, the facility announced. He was 61.
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Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
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Canadians flocking to food rescue apps to reduce grocery bills and waste
In light of inflation and supply chain woes, Canadians are using 'food rescue apps' to reduce grocery bills and waste.
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China pledges 'purification' of the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Lunar New Year
China's top cybersecurity regulator is vowing to crack down on 'illegal' online content as part of a campaign to clean up the internet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics and one of the country's most important annual holidays.
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NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, designed to give the world an unprecedented glimpse of infant galaxies in the early stages of the universe, arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, more than a million kilometres from Earth.
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Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline
Shark attacks increased around the world in 2021 following three consecutive years of decline, though beach closures in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could be making the numbers seem more dramatic than they are, officials said Monday.
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Climate and Environment
Indonesia's capital moving as Jakarta is sinking and polluted
Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea. Now the government is leaving, and moving the country's capital to the island of Borneo.
Greek army helps remove vehicles on snow-plagued road
Greek army and municipal crews removed hundreds of vehicles Wednesday that had been stranded in snow for three days along a road linking Athens to its international airport, as authorities struggled to clear blocked thoroughfares and restore power to blacked out parts of the capital.
Ghostly monkey among 224 new Mekong region species, WWF reports
A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is among 224 new species listed in the World Wildlife Fund's latest update on the greater Mekong region.
Attitude on carbon tax rebate defined by politics, not facts, survey suggests
Rebates on carbon taxes haven't helped Canadians warm to them, a new survey suggests. Results published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change say that not only did rebates fail to make much difference to public opinion, Canadians don't understand them very well.
First Nation in Manitoba says province, logging company failed to consult
A First Nation in Manitoba is asking for a judicial review into commercial logging in a provincial park arguing it has not been properly included in sustainable forest management practices.
Rihanna's foundation donates US$15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation.
Walmart invests in indoor vertical farming startup Plenty
Walmart said Tuesday it has taken a stake in agriculture startup Plenty, becoming the first large U.S. retailer to significantly invest in indoor vertical farming as a way to deliver fresher produce to its stores.
Chinese officials punished for covering up true scale of deadly floods
Dozens of Chinese officials have been punished over their response to devastating floods that killed hundreds last July, after a government investigation found authorities had under-reported deaths and deliberately withheld information.
Tonga eruption was 'hundreds of times' more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA says
The eruption this month of an underwater volcano near Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA.
Canada
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
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WATCH LIVE | Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer.
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A third of younger Canadians have sought mental-health treatment during COVID-19: survey
A new poll has found that a third of young Canadians have sought treatment for mental health issues during the pandemic.
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'They have abandoned us': Frustrated flood victims still waiting for promised government help
Many flood-impacted residents of B.C.'s Sumas Prairie are trapped in "limbo" as they wait for promised financial assistance from the government.
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A third of students think Holocaust exaggerated or fabricated: study
A third of North American students think the Holocaust was exaggerated or fabricated, according to a new study.
World
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U.K. government holds breath as it awaits 'partygate' report
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was braced for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an abrupt close.
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U.S.-backed Syrian forces capture prison from Islamic State after a week
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces said they wrestled control of the last section of a prison controlled by Islamic State militants, ending a weeklong assault by the extremists on one of the largest detention facilities in Syria.
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Russia threatens retaliation if Ukraine demands not met
Russia warned Wednesday it would quickly take 'retaliatory measures' if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands over NATO and Ukraine, raising pressure on the West amid concerns that Moscow is planning to invade its neighbour.
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Russians' plan for live-fire naval drills off Ireland: Can they really do that?
With the announcement that Russia plans to hold a live-fire naval exercise next month off the coast of Ireland, aspects of military maritime law have come under scrutiny. CTVNews.ca has an expert explain everything you need to know.
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'I played the game': N.Y. grandmother leads police to attempted scammer
A grandmother out of New York state is being credited for using her instincts to beat an alleged scammer at his own game.
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U.K. not ruling out sanctions against Russia's Putin
Britain is not ruling out sanctions targetted at Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in person if Russia invades Ukraine, U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Wednesday.
Entertainment
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Neil Young wants his music scrubbed from Spotify because of vaccine misinformation on the platform
Neil Young, an outspoken advocate for COVID-19 safety and prevention, doesn't want his music to share a home with vaccine misinformation.
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Jury awards Cardi B US$1.25M in defamation lawsuit
A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded US$1.25 million to Cardi B in a defamation lawsuit against a celebrity news blogger who she says posted videos falsely stating the Grammy-winning rapper used cocaine, had contracted herpes and engaged in prostitution.
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Howie Mandel urges pal Jay Leno to air 'Tonight Show' laundry
On the podcast 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff,' Mandel tells Jay Leno he should have publicly defended himself in the 'Tonight Show' rivalries of decades past, when Leno and David Letterman and then Leno and Conan O'Brien tussled over the plum job of host.
Health
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Bell Let's Talk: Raising funds and destigmatizing mental health
As the global pandemic enters its third year, initiatives like Bell Let's Talk Day aims to help people of all backgrounds and age groups struggling with the mental health, especially amid the impact of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 hospitalization linked to later readmission, death: U.K. study
A new study suggests there may be a need for increased monitoring of COVID-19 patients after they're discharged from hospital, with data showing these patients are at a greater risk of readmission and death.
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What to know about the Omicron subvariant BA.2
Scientists and health officials around the world are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the Omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries, including the United States.
Politics
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Conservative MPs cheer on trucker convoy, voice opposition to vaccine mandates
Conservative MPs are publicly cheering on the trucker convoy that's making its way across the country with the intent of converging onto Parliament Hill this weekend, voicing opposition to the federal government's mandatory vaccination policies. The 'freedom convoy' has garnered support from anti-vaccine mandate groups, and among those who dislike Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers not causing food shortage, empty shelves: Alghabra
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is assuring Canadians there's no reason to fear food shortages will result from a small minority of truck drivers refusing to comply with a vaccine mandate in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border.
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Canada orders diplomats' families to leave Ukraine
The Canadian government has ordered family members of diplomatic staff in Ukraine to leave the country, though embassy staff will remain in place. In a statement, Global Affairs Canada said that the government has decided to 'temporarily withdraw' the children of embassy staff if they are under the age of 18, as well as family members accompanying them.
Sci-Tech
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China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security
China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security.
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SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is on its way back to Earth with scientific investigations and medical research
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship successfully undocked from the International Space Station Sunday morning and is making its return to Earth.
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Tonga eruption was 'hundreds of times' more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA says
The eruption this month of an underwater volcano near Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA.
Business
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WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE | Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, but warns of looming hikes
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent, but warning it won't stay there for much longer.
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As Fed meets, investor angst over rate hikes spooks markets
Wild volatility in the stock market this week has put heightened scrutiny on the Federal Reserve's meeting Wednesday and whether the Fed will clarify just how fast it plans to tighten credit and potentially slow the economy.
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Picasso heirs launch digital art piece to ride 'crypto' wave
Heirs of Pablo Picasso are selling 1,010 digital art pieces of one of his ceramic works that has never before been seen publicly -- riding a fad for 'crypto' assets that have taken the art and financial worlds by storm.
Autos
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Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license
A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say.
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Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire.
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Most and least expensive Ontario cities to buy car insurance revealed
A new Ontario city has taken over the title of the most expensive place in the province to buy car insurance.
Lifestyle
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Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
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'Get the exercise and get moving': 98-year-old Sask. veteran credits health to biweekly curling
A 98-year-old Saskatchewan veteran who served during the Second World War continues to keep himself in shape by curling twice a week at a Regina club.
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Tourist thrown out of Venice for sunbathing topless on war memorial
A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial
Sports
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Canada's Auger-Aliassime drops five-set heartbreaker to Medvedev at Australian Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime's bid to reach the semifinals at a second straight Grand Slam ended in heartbreak with a five-set loss to second seed Daniil Medvedev.
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China's Olympics COVID-19 measures test residents' patience
Repeated COVID-19 testing of millions of Beijing residents is starting to test the patience of some as the city clamps down on the virus ahead of the coming Winter Olympics.
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NHL's new iron man: Flyers' Keith Yandle sets consecutive games record
Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Keith Yandle broke the NHL record on Tuesday night for most consecutive games played.