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China has imposed new controls on rare earths and related technologies, citing national security concerns. Foreign compa...
10/10/2025

China has imposed new controls on rare earths and related technologies, citing national security concerns. Foreign companies now need special permits for exports. The move comes ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting, highlighting rare earths’ strategic role in global trade and raising questions about supply for technology and defense industries.
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OpenAI’s Chris Lehane urged Canada to convert its AI strengths into domestic economic growth instead of exporting opport...
10/10/2025

OpenAI’s Chris Lehane urged Canada to convert its AI strengths into domestic economic growth instead of exporting opportunities abroad. During meetings with AI Minister Evan Solomon, he emphasized collaboration through initiatives like OpenAI for Countries and highlighted Canada’s advantages in talent and energy as key to becoming an AI powerhouse.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/canada-ai-strategy-economic-benefits

Gary Westhaver, a retired City of Miramichi worker, won a $15-million Lotto Max jackpot and plans to use it to help his ...
10/10/2025

Gary Westhaver, a retired City of Miramichi worker, won a $15-million Lotto Max jackpot and plans to use it to help his community. Along with his wife, Sharon, he aims to support family, local charities, and neighbours in need. Despite the life-changing win, the couple says they’ll stay grounded, value laughter, and keep life simple.\
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/miramichi-lotto-max-winner-gary-westhaver-15m-jackpot

Banff’s Sunshine Village has been named the second-best ski resort in Canada by Conde Nast Traveler readers, following W...
10/10/2025

Banff’s Sunshine Village has been named the second-best ski resort in Canada by Conde Nast Traveler readers, following Whistler Blackcomb. The Alberta resort, located in Banff National Park, was recognized for its excellent service and memorable ski experiences. Sunshine Village plans to open on November 7, while Western Canada continues to shine as a world-class winter destination.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/sunshine-village-ranked-2nd-canada

Leif Palmberg of Galiano Island grew a 1,758-pound pumpkin that won B.C.’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, beating the runner-u...
10/10/2025

Leif Palmberg of Galiano Island grew a 1,758-pound pumpkin that won B.C.’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, beating the runner-up by 132 pounds. The first-time grower said he started the project to impress his young son but now aims to grow an even bigger one. The giant pumpkin will be displayed at a local Halloween event later this month.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/galiano-island-giant-pumpkin-wins-bc-weigh-off-crown

British Columbia has introduced Canada’s first law to recover health care costs from va**ng companies accused of mislead...
10/10/2025

British Columbia has introduced Canada’s first law to recover health care costs from va**ng companies accused of misleading the public. Attorney General Niki Sharma said the legislation targets deceptive marketing, especially toward youth. The province aims to build on its success against to***co firms while tackling the growing va**ng problem and its health impacts on young people.
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The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. The 28-year-old, previou...
10/10/2025

The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. The 28-year-old, previously a top free agent, brings proven scoring ability from Carolina. His arrival adds depth to Edmonton’s crowded forward group, creating competition for ice time while strengthening the team’s offensive options.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/jack-roslovic-oilers-signing-edmonton-forward

Pakistani security forces raided a Taliban hideout in Orakzai near the Afghan border, triggering a fierce gunbattle that...
09/10/2025

Pakistani security forces raided a Taliban hideout in Orakzai near the Afghan border, triggering a fierce gunbattle that killed 11 soldiers and 19 militants. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honored the fallen troops, while the military vowed to continue counterterrorism operations in the region.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/deadly-clash-in-pakistans-northwest-orakzai/

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire based on Trump’s Gaza peace plan, allowing the release of hostages and Palestinia...
09/10/2025

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire based on Trump’s Gaza peace plan, allowing the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Israel will withdraw troops from Gaza under international supervision. Though challenges remain over Hamas’s disarmament and governance, the deal marks the first major step toward peace in two years.
Click ton know more - https://urbananews.ca/israel-hamas-ceasefire-trump-peace-plan/

The United Nations will cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force following major U.S. funding reductions under the “Amer...
09/10/2025

The United Nations will cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force following major U.S. funding reductions under the “America First” policy. Around 14,000 troops will withdraw from missions worldwide, impacting operations in Africa and the Middle East. The U.S. contribution drops to $680 million, prompting major restructuring across UN agencies.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/global-impact-un-peacekeeping-shrinks-as-us-cuts-support/

The Trump administration faces mounting pressure from Congress to provide proof that boats targeted in recent U.S. milit...
09/10/2025

The Trump administration faces mounting pressure from Congress to provide proof that boats targeted in recent U.S. military strikes were carrying drugs. Despite videos and claims of “narco-terrorists,” no hard evidence has been shown, raising legal and political questions over Trump’s expanded use of war powers against drug cartels.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/trump-drug-strikes-congressional-scrutiny

Three chemists—Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi—won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing m...
09/10/2025

Three chemists—Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi—won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These molecular structures can trap gases like CO₂ and extract water from air, offering groundbreaking solutions to climate change, pollution, and water scarcity challenges worldwide.
Click to know more - https://urbananews.ca/chemists-nobel-mofs-breakthrough-2025

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