Monday, March 7, 2022

'Emergency' and 'bedlam': Urgent calls for countries to release oil reserves amid sky-high prices

Oil pumpjack near Acme, Alta

Soaring energy prices and supply issues are leading to calls for the United States and other countries around the world to release more of their oil reserves.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bakx-ceraweek-2022-oil-prices-wti-1.6375777?cmp=rss

Why do some people fall seriously ill from COVID while others don't? New study points to genetic differences

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Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic differences in people who developed severe COVID-19 in a large study that could help researchers develop treatments for very sick patients.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/genetic-differences-severe-covid-19-patients-1.6375641?cmp=rss

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak facing ban for pro-invasion symbol on podium

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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine at a World Cup event on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/gymnastics/ivan-kuliak-russian-gymnast-war-ukraine-1.6375613?cmp=rss

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Insults, lawsuits and jail threats muddy South Korea's 'Squid Game' presidential election

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The race between South Korea's two leading presidential candidates has seen unprecedented levels of toxic rhetoric, mudslinging and lawsuits.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/south-korea-presidential-election-1.6375098?cmp=rss

Abandoned shopping mall offers sanctuary, friendship for Ukrainian refugees amid the fear

Women at border crossing

Food, shelter and essential supplies are available at a former shopping centre for refugees pouring into Poland since their country was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24. Some 964,000 people have crossed from Ukraine into Poland since that day.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukrainian-refugees-journey-border-1.6374935?cmp=rss