St. Petersburg oil terminal hit as Ukraine presses long-range drone campaign

A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv pressed on with the bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.
To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects

When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.
Pen and paper, typewriters, probing Q&As: why these profs went old school in their classrooms

Hand-written notes. Problem-solving through discussion. Using a typewriter to complete an assignment. In-depth Q&As after oral presentations. These are some of the classroom methods from the past that professors are reviving in hopes of boosting student engagement and steering them away from AI shortcuts.
Canada wants to build up to 10 new nuclear plants. Will our pension funds pay for them?

Canada's ambitious new nuclear strategy has called for private investment to help expand the industry. Given that nuclear power plants are notoriously expensive to build, the government will have to heavily de-risk the ventures to attract large investors, like pension funds.
DND official rebuked for custom-made business card featuring F-35s

Amid the ongoing review of Canada's fighter jet procurement, a Department of National Defence official has been told to stop using a custom-made business card featuring two Lockheed Martin F-35s after she handed copies out at a recent military trade show.
The test of time: Canada’s only watchmaking school still ticking after 80 years

The École national d’horlogerie was founded after WW II as a way to help veterans reintegrate into society. Today, it’s about training professional watchmakers for the global market.
Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef? Here's why — and what's being done about it

Why do beef prices keep going up, and when can Canadians expect relief? CBC's The House spoke to experts across the Canadian meat industry about the ongoing issue and measures the federal government is pitching to address the problem.
Cybercheck was hyped as a revolution in criminal detection. Many don't buy it

If you were to drop a pin anywhere in the U.S. right now, you would likely hit an area that uses Cybercheck in criminal investigations. But its creator's refusal to show anyone how it works, as well as inconsistencies in his court testimony about himself and his software, have raised flags with U.S. police, tech experts and lawyers.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 points as Canada routs Puerto Rico 110-84 in basketball World Cup qualifying

Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 26 points as Canada led from whistle-to-whistle in a110-84 win over Puerto Rico on Friday in a FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying game.
