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Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem Source link
Inside one Conservative MP’s ‘Restore the North’ tour, a Canadian take on Charlie Kirk’s movement
By asking how to ‘restore the North,’ Conservative MP Jamil Jivani hopes to expand Charlie Kirk’s U.S. campus tour movement — and ignite a national conversation here in Canada. Source link
Flu season has B.C. doctors, politicians urging residents to get vaccinated
Flu season is here, and B.C. officials are encouraging British Columbians to get their vaccinations this fall. Source link
U.S. says it hit 2 more drug boats — this time in the eastern Pacific
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on social media Wednesday. Source link
Tensions high as WNBA labour battle continues — and deadline looms
Tension is rising in the ongoing labor battle between the WNBA and the union representing the players, with the existing collective bargaining agreement expiring next week and no new deal in sight. Source link
Jays fans swing — and miss — at securing face-value tickets to the World Series
By the time many fans made it to the front of the queue, they say only high-priced resale tickets were available on sites like Ticketmaster. Experts say creating legislation to make ticket buying more fair could help, but it’s no easy task. Source link
Toronto Tempo reportedly hiring Sandy Brondello, who guided N.Y. Liberty to 2024 WNBA title
Sandy Brondello is set to become the first coach of the Toronto Tempo, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Source link
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal
Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people Source link
Text messages about Rogers class action lawsuit not a scam
Many Canadians received a text message notifying them of a class action lawsuit launched against Rogers in relation to an April 2021 network outage. We unpack the text. Namely, it’s not a scam. Source link
