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The Guardian@theguardian.com

The pet I’ll never forget: Nya, the therapy dog who makes everyone smile

theguardian.comThe pet I’ll never forget: Nya, the therapy dog who makes everyone smileShe might look like a wolf, but Nya’s temperament is so sweet that she now helps people who have a fear of trains and travel

Toronto Star@thestar.com

Once a week, as predictably as death or taxes, the collector makes his rounds in the GTA. The collector generally travels alone, but it would be dangerous to attack and rob him. He’s acting on behalf of frightening people in the Hells Angels and the Mafia. Here's the latest from Peter Edwards:

thestar.comInside the life of a Hells Angels gambling collector — dodge your debts and ‘here comes the guy who does the fingers’“If that doesn’t work, here comes the leg-and-arm guy.”

Toronto Star@thestar.com

Ontario is seeing a surge in reports of #ticks this year, leading experts to warn of a tough summer ahead. 😱 In 2026, reports of blacklegged ticks — the type that spread Lyme disease — are up more than 40 per cent in Ontario compared to last year. Here’s a look at the “hot spots” in the GTA.

thestar.comTicks are surging in Ontario this year and Toronto is a ‘hot spot.’ Here’s how to protect yourselfThere are 40 per cent more Lyme disease-carrying ticks reported in Ontario this year compared to last — and Toronto’s the epicentre of activity.

NPR@npr.org

The splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights n.pr/4ddMFjz

n.prNorth America poised for light display of aurora borealisThe splashy nighttime phenomenon will be best observed on Saturday and Sunday nights

The Beaverton@thebeaverton.com

Alberta separatists vow to appeal petition denial as soon as US State Department tells them how

thebeaverton.comAlberta separatists vow to appeal petition denial as soon as US State Department tells them howEDMONTON - Stay Free Alberta, the group behind the 300,000 person effort for Alberta Independence, have vowed to legally appeal a judge's ruling striking down the validity of their petition, just as s...

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Charlie Angus on impact of Canadian boycott of US travel: "Many tourist locations are talking about drops of 50% ... There's areas where the losses have been as high as 80%. We're not bragging as Canadians. We're doing something to defend our sovereignty and put the pressure on MAGA."

NPR@npr.org

The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

n.pr24 hours with 3 teenage birders: Welcome to the World Series of BirdingThe three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

Demand for skin injectables fails to sag as squeezed consumers prioritise their looks ft.trib.al/OD0RS4R

ft.trib.alDemand for skin injectables fails to sag as squeezed consumers prioritise their looksDermatology giant Galderma says customers are not skipping their jabs despite rising inflation

Timothy Caulfield@caulfieldtim.bsky.social

Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way www.statnews.com/2026/05/12/a... via @statnews.com "It is a drug that kills nearly 500 Americans every day, and causes more deaths in a typical year than every infectious disease combined."

statnews.comAlcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other wayThe Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.

Timothy Caulfield@caulfieldtim.bsky.social

Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way www.statnews.com/2026/05/12/a... via @statnews.com "It is a drug that kills nearly 500 Americans every day, and causes more deaths in a typical year than every infectious disease combined."

statnews.comAlcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other wayThe Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.

Shannon Proudfoot@sproudfoot.bsky.social

A banger from @acoyne.bsky.social today, offering much-needed perspective on the separatist push in Alberta: who's driving it and why. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

theglobeandmail.comOpinion: Canada is one of history’s most successful countries. Here’s a look at who’s trying to destroy it, and howAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has no mandate to put the province, or the country, through this ordeal

Timothy Caulfield@caulfieldtim.bsky.social

Sleep linked to slower ageing: huge study pinpoints the right amount www.nature.com/articles/d41... "...data provide a glimpse into how sleep affects not just the brain but also organs and processes throughout the body." 6 to 8 hrs sweet spot for most. #Sleep! 😴

nature.comSleep linked to slower ageing: huge study pinpoints the right amountHealth outcomes were better in people who slept between about six and eight hours a day.

The Beaverton@thebeaverton.com

Local woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfires

thebeaverton.comLocal woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfiresGRAND PRAIRIE - With spring finally underway, 34-year-old resident Inna Bondaruk reports she is looking forward to enjoying the approximately 23 days of tolerable weather between the end of a harsh, u...

Toronto Star@thestar.com

An Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition she said should never have been issued. Lawyers for several Alberta First Nations had argued the province’s referendum process and its use by separatists are unconstitutional, as there’s no requirement for Indigenous consultation.

thestar.comJudge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First NationsAn Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.

Polling Canada@canadianpolling.bsky.social

Another poll showing a 71% in share of Albertans against independence

Timothy Caulfield@caulfieldtim.bsky.social

Preexisting beliefs deeply influence how we learn new information www.psypost.org/your-eyes-re... From study: Misinformation pathway = "...rigidity in belief-related choices may arise from predecisional reinforcement dynamics that stabilize existing epistemic structures."

psypost.orgYour eyes reveal how strongly you believe fake news before you even make a choiceA new eye-tracking study reveals that our preexisting beliefs dictate how we learn new information. Researchers found that people struggle to adapt when facts challenge their views, shedding light on ...

The Daily Beast@thedailybeast.bsky.social

Judges across the country are overwhelmingly rejecting Trump’s hopes to indefinitely detain immigrants as part of his mass deportation plans.

thedailybeast.comJudges Humiliate Trump by Ruling Against ICE 10,000 TimesEven judges nominated to the bench by the president are pushing back.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds

theguardian.comThree-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research findsDespite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public services Nine in 10 UK millionaires are proud to live in Britain and three-quarters would be willing to pay more tax to ensure public assets get the funding they need, according to research. Despite widely reported concerns that the wealthy are choosing to leave the country owing to higher taxes, the survey found millionaires were much more concerned about medical workers moving away than wealthy people emigrating. Continue reading...

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Don’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel pain

theguardian.comDon’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel painThe behavioural cue of ‘flexible self-protection’ is a way to establish whether an animal feels pain, scientists say * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Do insects feel pain? Crickets certainly seem to, according to new research which finds they stroke and groom a sore antenna in much the same way as a dog nurses its hurt paw. Associate Prof Thomas White, an entomologist from the University of Sydney, said the experience of pain was a “longer, drawn-out, ouchy feeling”, that differed from a hardwired nerve response. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

The Daily Beast@thedailybeast.bsky.social

The 79-year-old appeared to be taking a snooze in the Oval Office while attempting to champion maternal health.

thedailybeast.comTV Hosts Laugh at Trump Dozing Off in Oval OfficeIt wasn’t long since MAGA was furious about snoozes in the Oval.

The Hill Times@hilltimes.com

Jamie Carroll: There could be no truer epithet to describe the body of work Louise Arbour has contributed to both Canada and the world, and no better symbol of the renewed vision of Canada www.hilltimes.com?p=503217

The Associated Press@apnews.com

The birds have reportedly been there for years, a colony living in an abandoned aeronautical complex. They multiplied rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic and now residents describe scenes that sound like they are from the Hitchcock film “The Birds.”

Laura Phillips@lauraphillips.bsky.social

Cheering: Nicolas Badre: The odds of having dementia at age 85 were close to 1 in 3 in the 80s; now they are 1 in 10. I don’t think we have a great explanation: better cardiovascular health,diet,+education are often mentioned. Good news nonetheless. Carnall Farrar. (2025, March 27) Dementia trends

André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social

The Deadliest Drug: Alcohol kills nearly 500 Americans every day. Confronting heavy drinking could be one of the best ways to improve health and save lives, by @levfacher.bsky.social @isabellacueto.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2026/05/12/a... via @statnews.com (part 1)

statnews.comAlcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other wayThe Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.

NPR@npr.org

In the course of his delightful Netflix series, Galifianakis learns how to graft apple trees, make richer compost and generally self-sustain. "The future is agrarian," he says in every episode. n.pr/48Q0GBw

n.prZach Galifianakis cultivates plenty of laughs in 'This Is a Gardening Show'In the course of his delightful Netflix series, Galifianakis learns how to graft apple trees, make richer compost and generally self-sustain. "The future is agrarian," he says in every episode.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com

President Trump has once again appeared to doze off on camera in the middle of a White House event, this time, just seconds after he spoke. trib.al/XseCB0A

Bill Kristol@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social

“But the demagogue ages. The fear of death moves closer to the center of his psyche. Merely holding power and commanding public attention is no longer enough. Mere vanity gives way to a needy and almost insatiable narcissism. The narcissism escapes containment.” www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-for-...

thebulwark.comTrump’s For Himself, Not For YouHis narcissism is out of control.

The Daily Beast@thedailybeast.bsky.social

Trump appeared to try to sneak in a nap during an Oval Office event.

thedailybeast.comTrump, 79, Jolts Awake After Camera Busts Nod-OffThe president appeared to be snoozing inside the Oval Office.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Experts call for UK four-day week as study links long work hours to obesity

theguardian.comExperts call for UK four-day week as study links long work hours to obesityCountries such as US and Mexico that have longer hours also have higher obesity rates, research finds Those who work longer hours are more likely to be obese and cutting how much time you spend working could help you keep the weight off, research suggests. International research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul compared working patterns and obesity prevalence for 33 OECD countries from 1990 to 2022. The study found that countries such as the US, Mexico and Colombia, which have longer annual working hours, also had higher obesity rates, even though northern European countries consume more energy and fat on average than those in Latin America. Continue reading...

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social

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AFP News Agency@en.afp.com

🇦🇲 🐻 Rescuing Armenia's captive bears kept as status symbols by the ultra-rich As many as 20 bears are thought to remain captive in Armenia -- a post-Soviet country where oligarchs have been accused of keeping predators as status symbols.

Scott Robertson@sarobertson.bsky.social

PM Carney: "Canada was built by Indigenous peoples, voyagers who mapped this continent and built trading networks from coast to coast to coast before, with due respect, the Americans had even left St. Louis. -- Whenever we have something over the Americans we're going to use it. I'm sorry."

Scott Robertson@sarobertson.bsky.social

PM Carney: "Across all other countries, the same conversation is taking place at kitchen tables and factory floors and chat rooms. People feeling a loss of control ... and it has fed a politics of grievance, one that thrives on scarcity, feeds on division, and promises strength through demolition."

Scott Robertson@sarobertson.bsky.social

Ben Meiselas: "Obama and Carney, actually smart people, side by side in Canada taunting Donald Trump with the mere presence of those two in a room."

The Onion@theonion.com

Epidemiologists Confirm First Airborne Transmission Of Mar-A-Lago Face

theonion.comEpidemiologists Confirm First Airborne Transmission Of Mar-A-Lago FaceWASHINGTON—In a troubling discovery that has public health researchers on high alert for a wider outbreak, a team of Georgetown University epidemiologists announced Tuesday that they had confirmed the...

The Beaverton@thebeaverton.com

Canadians wonder how close to Mother’s Day you can ask Mom for money

thebeaverton.comCanadians wonder how close to Mother’s Day you can ask Mom for moneyOTTAWA — With spring comes Mother’s Day, and with Mother’s Day comes planning. Where to take her for brunch? What kind of flowers to give her? And most importantly, how close to the big day is it okay...