Dental-therapy programs hope to bring better care to remote areas of Canada
Health Canada is funding a new program allowing Northern students to ‘learn where you live’
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Politics & Government
Toronto Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to Chicago Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded veteran right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. In exchange, the Blue Jays received outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. This...
Everyone loves a puffin. Scientists are stumped about their beaks
Scientists remain puzzled by the unique appearance of puffin beaks despite decades of ornithological research. While these birds are widely popular, experts have yet to fully explain the biological...
A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely
A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to impact the moon's daylight side on Wednesday morning. Astronomers worldwide will observe the event using telescopes to capture images of the collision. This marks the...
Are there climate benefits to Canada's new relationship with China?
Canada’s decision to permit a limited number of Chinese-made electric vehicles is increasingly viewed as a strategic move toward deeper clean energy engagement with China, rather than merely a...
Business & Economy
KKR Buys Total Renewable Power Stake in €1.8 Billion Deal
TotalEnergies SE has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its renewable power portfolio to KKR & Co. in a €1.8 billion ($2.1 billion) deal. Simultaneously, TotalEnergies is acquiring Shell Plc’s...
Pakistan Consumer Prices Cool as Energy Risks Cloud Outlook
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation eased last month, signaling a temporary cooling in price pressures. However, policymakers remain cautious, warning that rising energy costs could reignite...
Kioxia to Showcase CXL™ Compatible Memory Expansion Module KIOXIA XL1 Series for AI Workloads
TOKYO — Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced that it will exhibit the KIOXIA XL1 series, a Compute Express Link™ (CXL™) compatible memory expansion module, at...
Solar’s Boom in Europe Is Reaching Places Once Deemed Too Dark
Solar energy adoption is expanding across Europe, reaching northern regions previously deemed too dark or cold for viability. Driven by plunging equipment costs and rising electricity prices, solar...
IS32FL3761: Configurable 33×12 Matrix LED Driver for High Pixel Count Automotive Intelligent Signaling Displays
Up to 16 devices on one I2C bus for over 6,300 individually addressable LEDs MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumissil Microsystems today announced the IS32FL3761, a 33×12...
Environment & Climate
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Europe faces record-breaking heat, with Austria reaching 40.3C, while Japan prepares for Typhoon Dolphin. In contrast, Vancouver experienced its wettest July since 2016, receiving 33.6mm of rain....
It’s the debate of the century! Two climate ‘denialists’ battle it out to see who agrees the most denialistly | First Dog on the Moon
The provided text is a satirical headline and promotional content from the 'First Dog on the Moon' website. It features a humorous premise of two climate denialists competing to see who is more...
Country diary: Down an old lead mine, an explosion of colour | Susie White
This article describes a visit to the abandoned Tynebottom lead mine in Cumbria, UK, by a group of potters and artists. Guided by local miners, the group explored the mine's mineral-stained tunnels...