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Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

Chile, the world’s top copper producer, unveiled this week an ambitious plan to become one of the three largest cobalt producing nations as it simultaneously boosts its lagging copper output. Declining ore grades, water restrictions and pandemic-related disruptions have seen Chile’s production of the orange metal decline in recent years. That has helped offset a

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Technology

Biophysicists Uncover Powerful Symmetries in Living Tissue

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine . Luca Giomi still remembers the time when, as a young graduate student, he watched two videos of droplets streaming from an inkjet printer. The videos were practically identical—except one wasn’t a video at all. It was a simulation. “I was absolutely mind-blown,” said Giomi

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All the Fish We Cannot See

This story originally appeared in Hakai and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The ocean has a way of upending expectations. Four-story-high rogue waves peak and collapse without warning. Light bends across the surface to conjure chimeric cities that hover at the horizon. And watery wastelands reveal themselves to be anything but. So was

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Crypto

DOJ To Acquire Extensive Oversight Over Binance Following Settlement – Details

Recently unveiled court documents from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reveals a significant depth of oversight by the federal regulator into the operational activities of Binance, following the $4.3 billion settlement deal between both parties last month.  This development comes as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now begun to incorporate facts from

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Bitcoin ETF: Catalyst Or Controversy In The Crypto Universe?

In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, the debate surrounding the desirability of a Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) continues to captivate the attention of investors, enthusiasts, and industry experts alike. This financial instrument, seen by some as a potential catalyst for mainstream adoption, and by others as a source of controversy, raises fundamental questions about the

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Doge Founder Calls Out Senator Warren For Anti-Crypto Stance, Elon Musk Agrees

Dogecoin’s founder, Shibetoshi Nakamoto has publicly challenged US Senator Elizabeth Warren for her anti-cryptocurrency stance. Adding weight to Nakamoto’s remarks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his agreement.  Speaking on Squawk Newsmaker, Warren publicly declared her anti-crypto stance, citing potential threats of the exploitation of digital currencies for nefarious purposes. “There’s a new threat out

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Top Stories

Air Canada apologizes after British MP questioned ‘because his name is Mohammad’ | CBC News

World·NewAir Canada says it has apologized to a British MP who was singled out for additional security screening while travelling to and from Canada with a parliamentary committee last week.Labour MP Mohammad Yasin was only parliamentary committee member to be stopped before boarding flightsBrishti Basu · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 8:14 PM

Nygard set to testify at sex-assault trial and offer ‘unequivocal and emphatic denial’ | CBC News

Toronto·NewPeter Nygard’s defence lawyer told court Tuesday his client will testify at his sexual assault trial, offering an “unequivocal and emphatic denial” that he engaged in any sexual misconduct with the five women who have claimed they were assaulted by the one-time Canadian fashion mogul.Nygard has pleaded not guilty to 5 counts of sexual assault, 1 of forcible confinementMark Gollom

Everything we learned from Britney Spears’s memoir, The Woman in Me | CBC News

EntertainmentBritney Spears’s long-anticipated memoir, The Woman In Me, is here. The singer’s book chronicles her rise to fame, from a young performer in Louisiana to one of the world’s most famous pop stars.Pop star’s new book details Timberlake relationship, Federline divorce, 13-year conservatorshipJenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 3:40 PM EDT | Last Updated:

Former colleague of ex-intelligence official on trial says RCMP unit was kept separate from criminal probes | CBC News

PoliticsAn RCMP employee who worked under Cameron Ortis — the former high-ranking intelligence official accused of leaking information to police targets — says their unit was purposely separated from those investigating criminal activity, according to a transcript of his testimony. Media was excluded from courtroom when Dan Morris testified in Cameron Ortis’s trial Catharine Tunney · CBC · Posted:

NHL backtracks on Pride Tape ban, will allow players to represent social causes | CBC News

CanadaThe National Hockey League is ending its ban on players supporting social causes on their equipment, including a popular stick tape in support of the LGBTQ community, the league announced on Tuesday.Move comes days after Arizona player Travis Dermott defies banBenjamin Blum · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 1:51 PM EDT | Last

Michael Cohen, with Trump looking on, testifies at civil fraud trial | CBC News

WorldDonald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen took the witness stand on Tuesday to testify against the former president in a civil fraud case in Manhattan that threatens to break up Trump’s business empire.Trump Organization already been found liable for fraud, but trial will help determine damagesThomson Reuters · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 1:37

Mac Neil matches Canadian mark with 4th Pan Am Games gold, tying U.S. swimmer in 50m freestyle | CBC Sports

The 2023 Pan Am Primetime Show – Day 5Featured VideoWatch as CBC Sports takes you through all the top Canadian action from the 2023 Pan American Games from Chile.Maggie Mac Neil is probably starting to feel déjà vu at the Pan Am Games.The London, Ont., swimmer grabbed a fourth gold medal in four attempts, winning the

ANALYSIS | Liberal MPs are conflicted about the Israel-Hamas war, and they’re far from alone | CBC News

Politics·AnalysisIt’s not even remotely shocking that there are 23 people in the Liberal caucus who would like Canada to officially call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. It would be more surprising if there were absolutely no disagreements among 158 Liberals on such a serious matter.Liberals not the only political party facing internal disagreements

First window, then middle, then aisle? United Airlines launches new boarding system | CBC News

BusinessUnited Airlines will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move designed to reduce the time planes spend sitting on the ground. The airline said in an internal memo that it will implement the plan on Oct. 26.Known as WILMA, airline says tests showed system saved about 2

A peek behind the scenes of Canadian Ranger training

12 hours agoNewsDuration 3:05The Canadian Rangers work closely with the OPP in emergency situations and provide on-the-ground assistance in northern Ontario’s remote communities. The CBC’s Jasmine Kabatay made the trek to Rinker Lake, just north of Thunder Bay, to see them in action.