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Pritzker, Polis launch coalition to safeguard democratic institutions

Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado on Wednesday announced the launch of a non-partisan coalition of governors aimed at protecting state-level democratic institutions.




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Blackhawks' Athanasiou Scores On First Shift After Demotion to AHL

It appears as though all Athanasiou needed was an opportunity to play again.




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A Force of Nature vs. The Monarchs: Game Preview

The Avalanche are looking to improve their record to 9-8-0 and get their 4th straight win at home. The Kings come to Denver after dropping a 3-1 loss to Pacific Division rival Calgary Flames.




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Penguins V. Red Wings Preview: Pittsburgh Looks To Have Short Memory, Malkin's 500th Goal Celebration

Pittsburgh looks to erase Monday from their memory as they look ahead to their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings




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Penguins Mount Comeback, Fall To Red Wings In Overtime, 3-2

Despite the loss, Pittsburgh played a strong game in all three zones on Wednesday, which could give them some momentum going forward




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Harriet Tubman Just Became a One-Star General, More Than 150 Years After Serving With the Union Army

The celebrated Underground Railroad conductor received posthumous recognition for her service as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War




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Watch a Starlink Satellite Plummet Through the Atmosphere in Videos Captured Last Weekend

The fireball—one of many decommissioned satellites from SpaceX's internet service—was spotted by dozens of people across at least four states, and many mistook it for a meteor




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Hear the Bells of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral Ring Out for the First Time in More Than Five Years

The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8




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Scientists Are Using CT Scanners to Reveal the Secrets of More Than Two Dozen Ancient Egyptian Mummies

For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life




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Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that

Advocates are working to improve youth voter turnout in this provincial election. The last time Nova Scotians went to the polls in 2021, young people aged 18-34 had the lowest voter turnout.



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Hospital closures, highway construction among key issues in Hants West

If the PCs are to hold or even grow their majority this election, Hants West is one of the seats they need to win again. The district is also emblematic of some key markings of the Houston government’s first term.



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Review of Dawson land use plan taking 'more time than we want,' says Yukon gov't

The Yukon government has not yet submitted its recommendations for the Dawson Regional Land Use Plan, despite saying earlier that it would do so by last month.



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Montreal area to get 300,000 new trees in push to grow canopy

In an effort to fight climate change, promote biodiversity and reduce heat in summer, the CMM, which groups municipalities in the area, has partnered with a non-profit to find spaces on private and public land for new trees.




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Montreal dockworkers' union to challenge minister's binding arbitration decision

The union representing Montreal dockworkers is planning a legal challenge of the federal labour minister's decision to end lockouts at ports by sending the disputes to binding arbitration.



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New Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now ready for use

The new Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now open to traffic. Every day, about 30,000 drivers use the bridge.



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Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget

The City of Edmonton is falling short of its greenhouse gas emissions targets, two years after the municipality introduced its first carbon budget. 



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I am a product of a strong ESL program. As a teacher, I wish more students had access to it

After moving to Canada, Aldona Dziedziejko credited her ESL program for planting a love of English in her and her bright future. As a teacher, she wishes more students had access to the same opportunities as her.



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Scant support for higher property taxes in Edmonton, city survey shows

The online survey shows only 16 per cent of respondents are comfortable with further tax increases than what was already approved for the 2023-26 operating and capital budgets. 



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Wildlife experts on P.E.I. concerned about water mould making West River fish sick

The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is looking for fish with white patches on them. They could have a disease called Saprolegniosis, caused by water mould spores found in waterways across the province. The branch is studying whether it's more prevalent in the West River — and if so, why.




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What to expect from the rural and remote medicine conference on P.E.I. this month

Dr. Declan Fox speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about the conference, and some of the issues facing rural health care.




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It's not just Edmonton and Calgary. Smaller places are facing an intense rental squeeze

It took 25-year-old Kimberly Doyle eight months to find a rental in her budget in Red Deer County, Alta. With two kids and two dogs, finding a place to live on a bus driver’s salary is a challenge.



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Northern Ontario man and woman arrested following a 3-month-old baby's death

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people from the northern Ontario community of King Kirkland in the death of a three-month-old infant in September 2022.



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Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report

The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says.



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A time-lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont.

A time lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont., Nov. 12, 2024, from a CBC tower camera.




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Push to clear encampments gains momentum in Waterloo region, Guelph

Mayors in Cambridge and Guelph are urging the province to help address homeless encampments, including allowing mandatory mental health and addictions treatment and potentially using the notwithstanding clause to bypass court rulings. The call has raised concerns over charter rights violations and the effectiveness of forced treatment.



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People living at downtown Guelph homeless encampment asked to move

Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC.




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Here's where Ottawa's draft budget will cost you more

Residents are set to pay more for a variety of city services next year if Ottawa's 2025 draft operating budget, tabled Wednesday, is adopted.



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City budget comes with 3.9% tax increase for most homes

Ottawa city staff have drawn up a budget that would hike taxes and transit fares to patch over a gaping transit deficit.



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What's behind the movement to battle 'woke' civic election campaigns in Saskatchewan?

Third-party organizations are spending money to take aim at city spending, waste and ‘wokeism.’ We take a closer look at why.



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Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion

The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10.



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Boil water advisory lifted for almost 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C.

Nearly 10,000 people in Abbotsford, B.C., have been told to boil their water after the E. coli bacteria was detected in a private provider's water system on Thursday.



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B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show

A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents.



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Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.


A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael Wuensch

The two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.

Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe.


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Obama's Secret Service agent breached security to have an affair: Memoir

A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama was breaching security while leading a double life, according to a memoir by the agent's former girlfriend.




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Deep Democratic bench gets opportunity in political wilderness

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.




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Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's pick for director of national intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence.




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"Mrs And Mrs": Celebrity Chef Ritu Dalmia Gets Married In An Intimate Ceremony In South Africa

Chef Ritu Dalmia, one of India's most celebrated chefs, tied the knot on November 5, 2024.




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Moong Dal Chilla Wrap: This High-Protein Wrap Recipe Will Make Your Morning Meals More Nutritious

Who said wraps can only be made of maida? This high-protein, nutritious wrap will make you forget all those store-bought wraps in just a few minutes!




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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander

India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration efforts, enhancing capabilities in satellite standardisation for lunar missions. With this launch, India and Japan strengthen their cooperation in space research, marking a significant step toward future lunar exploration and the advancement of technology in low-gravity environments.




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New Fire-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats

In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.




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iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than Chinese Model

iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery.




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Bandish Bandits Season 2 on Prime Video: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and More

The highly anticipated Bandish Bandits Season 2 returns to Amazon Prime Video on December 13, 2024. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry, the series continues to follow Tamanna and Radhe as they face higher stakes in their journey of love and music. This season will explore even more intense conflicts, as the characters navigate tradition versus ambition, all set to the soulful backdrop of Indian classical music.




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No GRAP 3 Anti-Pollution Measures In Smog-Hit Delhi. Minister Explains Why

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second day on Thursday, with low wind speed contributing to a thick fog layer across the national capital.




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Janhvi, Khushi, Arjun Kapoor's Fun-Filled Moments From Boney Kapoor's Birthday Celebrations. Pic Courtesy, Orry

Shanaya Kapoor, Vedang Raina were also a part of the celebrations




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Arjun Kapoor Recalls He Purchased Shah Rukh Khan's Mohabbatein Tickets In Black: "I Was In Class 8 Or 9..."

"I remember was when Mohabbatein released, and Chandan ke bahar ticket nahi mil rahi thi," said Arjun Kapoor




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A Pushpa 2 Update: Rashmika Mandanna Is Sad Because "The Shoot Is Almost Getting Over"

The trailer of the film will release on November 17




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British Actor Timothy West Dies At 90

He appeared in a number of television series, including Not Going Out, Bleak House, Gentleman Jack, Coronation Street and EastEnders.




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Priyanka Chopra Shares Pics Of "Magical" Team From Citadel Season 2, Hides Malti Marie's Face Under Emoji

Priyanka wrote, "This is my magical team of Citadel S2"




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Uttaran Actor Rashami Desai On Casting Couch Experience At 16: "My Mother Had Slapped Him"

Rashami Desai said, "I was just 16 back then and he tried to get me unconscious"