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Month: April 2025
Trump’s plans to mine the deep ocean are untested and could cause environmental harm, say mining experts
A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert. On April 24, Trump…
After Nudge From Trump, Senate Sets Fast Pace in Confirming His Ambassadors
Late last month, President Trump began grumbling — first quietly and privately, then publicly — that the Senate was moving too slowly to confirm his picks to fill highly sought ambassadorships around…
Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout
Spain’s top security and defense officials were meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the blackout on the Iberian Peninsula this week, which halted critical infrastructure for up to 18 hours in some…
Opinion | Donald Trump, You’re No Franklin Roosevelt
What followed was a blitz of action meant to ameliorate the worst of the crisis. “On his very first night in office,” the historian William E. Leuchtenburg (who died three months ago)…
Now comes the hard part for Mark Carney
Even with the dust still settling on the results of the federal election, the clock has already begun ticking on Mark Carney’s promises to unite and build the Canadian economy. “We will need…
Edmonton Oilers win 3-1 in Game 5 to take series lead against Los Angeles Kings
Mattias Janmark scored the tiebreaking goal at 7:12 of the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 Tuesday night for their third consecutive victory and a 3-2…
Tackling these 17 factors could cut your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression
Making lifestyle adjustments could help you cut the risk of developing a stroke, dementia or late-life depression all at the same time, according to new research that has identified 17 overlapping risk…
Is it R.I.P. for the federal NDP? Not quite, experts say
The New Democratic Party’s devastating electoral losses do not translate to a death knell for the party but are an important signal that some significant structural changes are needed, analysts say. “I…
Stampeders select Damien Alford first overall in 2025 CFL Draft
Calgary Stampeders (Wikimedia Commons) According to the Canadian Football League website, the Calgary Stampeders selected wide receiver Damien Alford of Montreal, Quebec first overall in the 2025 Canadian Football League Draft. Alford…