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Ontario hospitals prepare and brace for summer ER staffing challenges

6 weeks ago from CBC: Health

Hospitals in smaller and rural Ontario communities have been recruiting, training, and poring over schedules in the hopes of avoiding another summer wave of temporary ER closures — though the...

Polish president poised to sign controversial Russian influence law

6 weeks ago from UPI

Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday he will sign a controversial new law backers say is meant to stem Russian influence in the country's politics but which others see as...

Hollywood Vampires postpone shows after Johnny Depp injures ankle

6 weeks ago from UPI

Johnny Depp's rock band Hollywood Vampires has postponed several shows after the movie star injured his ankle.

Study finds familiarity promotes resident cooperation with volunteers in waste separation

6 weeks ago from Physorg

Imagine when you take out leftover food and throw it away, and a volunteer in front of the bucket tells you to separate the waste. If you have two options,...

Baby raccoon euthanized after being brought for grooming

6 weeks ago from UPI

A baby raccoon taken for a nail trim at a Petco location in Maine was euthanized and checked for rabies, as investigators seek more information about the woman who had...

Spanish PM calls snap general election after big losses by ruling party

6 weeks ago from UPI

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced a snap general election after his ruling Socialist Workers' Party suffered significant defeats during local elections in the country.

Generation X women experience age in seven ways, study finds

6 weeks ago from Physorg

Generation X women experience age in seven different ways according to a new study by Nottingham Business School (NBS), part of Nottingham Trent University.

Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent

6 weeks ago from Physorg

Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace, putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations.

Why do animals keep evolving into crabs?

6 weeks ago from Live Science

Crabby bodies are so evolutionarily favorable, they've evolved at least five different times. So why does this process, known as carcinization, keep happening?

On This Day, May 29: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay summit Everest

6 weeks ago from UPI

On May 29, 1977, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first humans to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Memorial Day weekend marred by shootings across U.S.

6 weeks ago from UPI

At least a dozen people have been killed in shootings across the United States as the country celebrates Memorial Day weekend.

Maine woman takes baby raccoon for Petco nail trim

6 weeks ago from UPI

A baby raccoon taken for a nail trim at a Petco location in Maine was euthanized and checked for rabies, as investigators seek more information about the woman who had...

Protesters, opposition leaders decry Prime Minister Modi's inauguration of new parliament building

6 weeks ago from UPI

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's new parliament building on Sunday while protesters were met with violence.

Russian leaders push for ‘Soviet-style’ work ethic amid Ukraine war

6 weeks ago from UPI

Russian leaders and businesses are pushing for a "Soviet-style" work ethic to bolster the nation's economy amid the war in Ukraine, according to British intelligence.

Travelers will refuse an upgrade to sit near a loved one—new research into when people want to share experiences

6 weeks ago from Physorg

People will often sacrifice a better experience and opt for one that's less enjoyable if it means they can do it alongside a loved one—whether that's a romantic partner, close...

Amanda Peet: New 'Fatal Attraction' offers complex characters, not tired tropes

6 weeks ago from UPI

Amanda Peet says her new version of "Fatal Attraction" retains the basic story of the classic 1987 thriller while reflecting modern sensibilities about gender roles, relationships and mental illness.

Pro tips for teaching a kid how to ride a bike

6 weeks ago from PopSci

This kid's got a balance bike and their teacher has the right idea. Kampus Production / Pexels Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage in many families and communities,...

Planet-friendly farming takes root in drought-hit Tunisia

6 weeks ago from Physorg

Saber Zouani lost his job as a waiter when the COVID pandemic ravaged the Tunisian tourism sector, so he decided to try something new and started a permaculture farm.

Watch Live: Texas House considers resolution to impeach AG Ken Paxton

6 weeks ago from UPI

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been subject to legal scrutiny for alleged abuse of office and other scandals for nearly a decade, is facing an impeachment resolution in...

'Little Mermaid' star Melissa McCarthy to read CBeebies bedtime story

6 weeks ago from UPI

Melissa McCarthy -- who can now be seen playing the sea witch Ursula in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid -- is set to read aloud a children's story...

Kamala Harris becomes 1st woman to deliver West Point graduation address

6 weeks ago from UPI

Vice President Kamala Harris made history Saturday when she became the first woman to deliver the graduation address for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Electronic passport glitches cause long lines at busy British airports

6 weeks ago from UPI

The failure of electronic passport gates at major British points of entry on Saturday resulted in long lines of passengers at London airports as travelers voiced their displeasure on social...

'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' at 40: What it was like seeing Darth Vader's death scene for the 1st time

6 weeks ago from Space.com

An exploration of Darth Vader's death scene in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."

'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' at 40: What it was like seeing Darth Vader's death scene for the 1st time

6 weeks ago from Space.com

An exploration of Darth Vader's death scene in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."

Pomp and circumstance – and surprises

6 weeks ago from Harvard Science

The magic of Commencement is how it embraces tradition yet makes it new. Comedian Larry Wilmore offered the Class Day crowd wit and wisdom, advising them to “be fearless in your lives…[and]...

Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution

6 weeks ago from Physorg

A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken...

Embracing chatGPT in the financial technology classroom

6 weeks ago from Physorg

ChatGPT has been a topic of great discussion in academia, particularly about how to prevent its unauthorized use in classes. However, students can benefit from understanding how to use generative...

GPS tracking reveals how a female baboon stopped using urban space after giving birth

6 weeks ago from Physorg

A new study from Swansea University and the University of Cape Town provides the first documented evidence of a cessation in urban space use by a female baboon after giving...