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Fueled by immigration, Canada population growth doubles G7 rate

Fueled by immigration, Canada population growth doubles G7 rate

Canada’s population reached nearly 37 million in 2021, growing almost twice as fast as the world’s other largest developed economies thanks to record immigration, the national statistics office said Wednesday. “One thing that has not changed from five years ago is that Canada remains the fastest growing country in the …

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Disney+ streaming soars past growth projections

Disney+ streaming soars past growth projections

US entertainment giant Disney on Wednesday blew past expectations for new subscribers to its flagship streaming service, as its big studio muscle brings the fight to rival Netflix. Disney+ reached 129.8 million subscribers worldwide, some five million more than analysts had predicted, resulting in a roughly eight percent jump in …

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‘Don’t say gay:’ Sex education fuels US culture wars

'Don't say gay:' Sex education fuels US culture wars

Schools have been focal points of U.S. political debate throughout the pandemic, with heated confrontations over masking policies, social issues like race and history, and now sexual and gender identity. Swelling mobilization by American conservatives over what is taught in schools has led several states to push for new curbs …

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