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Labor unveils 'widow tax' fix after negative gearing backlash
The government is also consulting on carve-outs and changes covering newly built homes, affordable and disability housing and its new capital gains tax system. Source link
The Chilling Trump Order Threatening All Americans
Hannah Riley Fernandez Why National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 is so important. The post The Chilling Trump Order Threatening All Americans appeared first on The Nation. Source link
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years – and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. Source link
This researcher is unleashing a new predator to combat Japanese beetles on P.E.I.
A researcher on P.E.I. hopes a project with winsome flies will help crush the pesky Japanese beetles that have been attacking Island gardens for years. The flies have worked in other areas, and now they’re being set free here. CBC’s Nancy Russell reports. Source link
She has an ultra-rare disease. Now this N.S. girl will be one of the first to test a possible cure
Harper Tanton will be the fourth child in the world to participate in the clinical trial for kids who have CTNNB1 syndrome. She largely depends on a wheelchair and has developmental and speech delays. Source link
DFO study updates science behind lobster management measures in N.S., N.B.
Scientists at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are reviewing potential scenarios if lobster stocks change in the waters off Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick, including the effects of reducing season lengths and trap limits, altering size limits, and other measures. Source link
What’s the Best Way to Treat Heartburn?
Tums, Pepcid, Gaviscon — over-the-counter medications can reduce symptoms in different ways. Here’s how to find the ideal one for you. Source link
New foreign influence office won't prevent foreign interference, commissioner says
Canada’s new foreign influence office won’t prevent foreign interference in Canada, but it will provide more transparency for Canadians who want to know who is trying to influence their politicians and government officials on behalf of foreign governments, says Canada’s first foreign influence commissioner. Source link
An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces
Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say. Source link
Arnott's workers strike over hourly pay rises worth less than a packet of biscuits
Arnott’s workers in Adelaide have walked off the job over a pay dispute, with their union saying previous pay rises have equated to less than $1 per hour — not enough to buy a packet of biscuits. Source link