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LISTEN | “We’re number 2!” Why a Canadian hospital is boasting:White Coat Black Art26:30″We’re number 2!” Why a Canadian hospital is boastingIf you live in Toronto, you may have heard University Health Network (UHN) bragging on the radio about being the top hospital in Canada for the eighth year in…

EXPLAINERAs Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes had 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors withstood a late charge by the…

Confederations back Gianni Infantino’s run in 2027 head of football’s global governing body.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football have received an enormous boost after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.The Confederation of…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.UPDATE: As of Sunday afternoon, Highway 16 has partially reopened to single-lane alternating traffic. Debris from Saturday’s rock slide…

The fatal New Year’s Eve fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana left 41 people — many of them young people — dead, making it one of the deadliest disasters in Switzerland’s recent history. Six Italian teenagers were among those killed. At least 13 Italian nationals required hospital treatment…

American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela has landed in Caracas, ending a seven-year suspension imposed by the US Department of Homeland Security over security concerns.Flight AA3599, operated by…

Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term debt instruments with high credit quality, including US Treasury bills and short-term unsecured corporate-backed notes (aka commercial paper). Money market funds aim to sustain a net asset value of $1.00 per share while offering higher yields than bank savings accounts.…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Members of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group have arrived to their final destination after a 52-day exercise that…