Canada

The deputy of St. John’s “grateful” for the political panic buttons amid growing security concerns

The deputy of St. John’s East, Joanne Thompson, is one of several politicians who have used a panic button for personal security issues. (Ted Dillon / CBC) A Newfoundland and Labrador federal MP says she is grateful to wear a government-issued panic button as threats and harassment of politicians in Canada increase. The deputy of …

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At least 3 sleeping camps in Quebec are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks

At least three sleeping camps in Quebec have decided to close temporarily due to COVID-19 outbreaks, Radio-Canada has learned, sending hundreds of campers home just a week into the start of the season. The count stood at two last night, but a third closure of the camp has been confirmed this morning. In a letter …

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The deportations were stopped for two Edmonton families at 11 p.m.

Two Edmonton families facing imminent deportation, one to Mexico and the other to the Philippines, have received compensation. Families, both with young children, have made public safety concerns in recent weeks if they are to return to their home countries. Luis Ubando Nolasco, Cinthya Carrasco Campos and their eight- and nine-year-old daughters were due to …

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A study of astronauts who were on the International Space Station makes this finding worrisome

A study of bone loss in 17 astronauts who flew aboard the International Space Station provides a more complete understanding of the effects of space travel on the human body. A study of bone loss in 17 astronauts who flew aboard the International Space Station provides a more complete understanding of the effects of space …

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The next morning: Xiaomi’s flagship phone has a Leica camera with a massive one-inch sensor

Just six months after its last flagship launch, Xiaomi has announced another. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra includes a one-inch, 50.3-megapixel Sony IMX989 main sensor. And unlike the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra apparently uses the entirety of its one-inch sensor. And the camera unit itself? Well, it looks giant. TMA Inside, there’s a …

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