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Venezuela attack, Greenland threats and Gaza assault mark the collapse of international legal order

Successful American action in Venezuela and threats against Greenland suggest the rules-based international order that emerged following the Second...

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Jorge H. Sanchez-Perez

Digital payments can expand financial inclusion — but only under the right conditions

New research shows that digital payment technology does not always increase financial inclusion for everyone.

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Mesbah Sharaf

What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention

A spark may start a fire, but systems decide whether it becomes a disaster. The Swiss New Year’s blaze shows what happens when they fail.

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Brodie Ramin

As the Milan Winter Olympics approach, what are the environmental expectations?

Italy is preparing to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games next month — from Feb. 6 to the 22nd, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 6 to the...

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Alizée Pillod

How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

Getting out of a chair shouldn’t be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our...

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Tom Janssen

From Kathmandu to Casablanca, a generation under surveillance is rising up

In 2025, youth-led protests erupted everywhere from Morocco to Nepal, Madagascar and Europe. A generation refused to remain silent in the face of...

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Amani Braa

A regime change in Venezuela could have grim consequences for Canada’s oil sector

Following Nicolás Maduro’s capture in Caracas by United States military forces, active planning for political transition in Venezuela has...

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Philippe Le Billon

Dyslexic students have the right to read — and Manitoba has joined other provinces to address this

Disabled students continue to face barriers constructed and enforced by our schools. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

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Michael Baker

Feeling stuck at work as the New Year begins? It may be a sign of professional growth

As the new year starts, it’s natural to feel torn between gratitude and restlessness. December often disrupts routines: fewer meetings, quieter...

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Leda Stawnychko

Why you’re wise on Tuesday and foolish on Sunday: Practising wisdom in uncertain times

It’s that time of year when the internet turns into a giant group chat about self-improvement. New year, new you. Better habits. Better boundaries....

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Igor Grossmann

Your new health habit may be just a mental shift away

The new year starts for many by making resolutions to live healthier lives. This can mean getting fitter by joining a gym, signing up to Pilates...

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Mandi Baker

Alberta’s proposed $11-million reading tests won’t actually help struggling learners

The Alberta government recently introduced Bill 6, a proposed amendment to the Education Act, that it says will “prioritize literacy and numeracy...

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Hetty Roessingh

How can Canada become a global AI powerhouse? By investing in mathematics

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. In fact, each reader of this article could have multiple AI apps operating on the very device displaying...

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Deanna Needell

No, your brain doesn’t suddenly ‘fully develop’ at 25. Here’s what the neuroscience actually shows

If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you’ll inevitably stumble across the line: “Your frontal lobe isn’t fully developed...

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Taylor Snowden

More dialogue, less debate: At an ‘Ethics Bowl,’ students learn to handle tough conversations

As Canadian federal election candidates prepared for their final debate in April 2025, youth across the country were preparing for collaborative...

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Rackeb Tesfaye

Reducing household waste poses serious challenges in residential high-rises

Like much of the western world, Canada is facing a crisis in waste disposal as landfills reach their capacity. In Ontario, a live countdown gives...

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Lisa Kowalchuk

Author Saeed Teebi writes beyond exile in his memoir of Palestine and writing in dark times

Writer and lawyer Saeed Teebi released an Instagram video on Sept. 30, 2025, announcing the publication of his new book, You Will Not Kill Our...

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Fatme Abdallah

The dangers of blurring fact and fiction in Holocaust TV narratives

In 2020, streaming platform Amazon Prime released Hunters , a thriller mystery about apprehending and eliminating Nazi war criminals living...

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Regan Lipes

Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action. Here’s what we can do about it.

2025 has been a year of setbacks for Canada’s climate policy. In November, the federal and Alberta governments signed a memorandum of understanding...

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Samuel Lloyd

Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily...

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Milena Esser