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(The Conversation) – Not so long ago, people like my Aunt Muriel thought of sunburn as a necessary evil on the way to a “good base tan.” She used to slather on the baby oil while using a large reflector to bake away. Aunt Muriel’s mantra when the inevitable burn and peel appeared: Beauty has…

Deadline to claim part of $95M settlement over Siri snooping allegations nearing

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(NEXSTAR) — If you ever thought Siri was snooping on you, you have only days to claim your portion of a settlement reached in a class action lawsuit against Apple. The settlement, totalling $95 million, arose from a lawsuit filed by a California resident who claimed Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, could be activated without consent…

Opinion: Hockey antics giving the sport a black eye

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Nieman: Pediatrician prescribes healthy dose of outdoor play

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A few days ago, I learned a new word: petrichor. Read More

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency?

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(NewsNation) — One in five Americans owns cryptocurrency, according to the National Cryptocurrency Association, yet a report has found a majority of the population doesn’t buy into its reliability. As some lawsuits against crypto companies have emerged and Congress has passed regulatory legislation, about 63% of Americans say they have little to no confidence in…

Opinion: Fluoride finally returns after many stops and starts

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As water fluoridation returns to Calgary on June 30, residents should be proud and optimistic. Read More

Bell: ‘It’s lunacy’ — Alberta pushes Carney to drop Liberal electric vehicle fantasy

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“It’s lunacy. Straight-up lunacy.” Read More

Varcoe: Parkland’s ‘incredible journey’ from single gas station to $12.6B takeover

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After welcoming investors and staff to the final annual meeting of Parkland Corp. this week, CEO Bob Espey reflected briefly on the company’s Alberta roots, shortly after investors approved a takeover offer from a Texas-based energy giant. Read More

Hawaii speed cameras a learning experience for drivers, state

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KALIHI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Drivers are still in the warning phase for Oahu’s new speed camera system, but the state is making adjustments with one busy Kalihi intersection that has racked up far more violations than others. Oahu’s red light cameras began watching for speeders in March and drivers at Likelike Highway and School Street…

Flames take lightning-quick Potter with 32nd overall pick

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