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But alongside the Union Jack and St George’s Cross, another symbol was unexpectedly visible: the logo belonging to the Italian fashion brand Stone Island.

Brands can’t choose their customers. So what happens when extremists wear their clothes? | CNN

Just ask Stone Island, Loro Piana and Fred Perry: When fashion and politics collide, the result is complicated.

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Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for several iconic films and franchises, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, died at the age of 78 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Drew Struzan, artist of iconic movie posters, dies at 78

The artist and illustrator created iconic posters for movie franchises like Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Back to the Future.

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Broadcasting — distributing radio and television content for public audiences — has been around for a century, but is facing a uniquely challenging landscape today.

'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media

The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s.

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But scientists are increasingly looking to use gene-editing tools in another way: to help preserve the planet's fast-eroding natural ecosystems and species.

Scientists are modifying wildlife DNA. Should these species be released into nature?

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 52m

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects.

But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when she was driving home on Sept. 19 near Turtle Lake ...

'Scared the heck out of me': Falling fish smashes Sask. woman's windshield | CBC News

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects. But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when she w...

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 1h

A crowd met at Dani's place to leave some notes ...

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Working her way down the list ..

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 22h

From the DM’s…

Not looking like there’s going to be a quick end to the teachers strike…

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The Alberta Teachers’ Association returned to the bargaining table Tuesday. "I feel in many ways the parties haven’t even agreed on what the problem is, let alone what the solution to that problem is,” said Jason Foster from Athabasca University.

Alberta, teachers to meet for first time since strike began

The union representing Alberta teachers and the provincial government's bargaining committee are set to meet today.

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Alberta's finance minister says there's a major divide between what the union representing striking teachers is asking for and what the government is willing to spend.

Talks stall between Alberta teachers, government in provincewide strike

EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says there's still a major divide between what the union representing striking teachers is asking for and what the government is willing to spend, while

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A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests locked-out teachers have more public support than the Alberta government as a contract dispute cancelled classes for a second week.

New poll suggests bulk of public back Alberta teachers in contract dispute | CBC News

A new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests locked-out teachers have more public support than the Alberta government as a contract dispute cancels classes for a second week.

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Alberta parents can begin applying for a government payment for their children impacted by the ongoing teachers’ strike. Finance Minister Nate Horner confirmed that the funds primarily from teachers’ salaries not being paid during the strike.

Applications for Alberta school strike payments open today

Starting Tuesday, Alberta parents can begin applying for a government payment for their children impacted by the ongoing teachers strike.

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The strike by Alberta’s 51,000 teachers is into its second week and parents across the province are struggling to find ways to keep their children busy and prevent them from falling behind in their education.

Alberta parents struggle to find child care during teachers strike despite government payouts | Globalnews.ca

The Alberta government is offering money to parents to help cover the costs of a teachers strike, but despite the extra cash, parents still face a struggle to find child care.

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“It’s stressful when the kids come to you and they’re like, ‘Hey, we just had lunch, we’re still hungry, You go and you kind of rummage through the cupboards ... but you know it hurts a bit when you can see them that they’re still hungry.”

Alberta teacher strike adding extra stress to parents - CityNews Edmonton

Chris Anderson has two daughters in school. He relies on school-provided meals to help his family with food costs.

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As teachers and the Alberta government head back to the bargaining table this week, CTV News Edmonton has broken down a timeline of the events that led to the tumultuous negotiations that resulted in a record-breaking strike.

Timeline: Contract negotiations with Alberta government, teachers

As teachers and the Alberta government head back to the bargaining table this week, CTV News Edmonton has broken down a timeline of the events that led to the tumultuous negotiations that resulted in ...

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Bargaining teams for Alberta teachers and the government are back[at] the tablel. Peter Mackay, a teacher and former lead negotiator for the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), spoke with CTV with his insight into the situation.

Former ATA lead negotiator gives insight into strike negotiations

Bargaining teams for Alberta teachers and the government are heading back to the table to try and hammer out a deal. Peter Mackay, a teacher from Grande Prairie and former lead negotiator for the Albe...

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As a strike by about 51,000 teachers enters its second week, the Alberta Teachers’ Association is winning the fight for public support. An Angus Reid poll found that 58 per cent of Albertans’ sympathies are with the teachers ...

How Alberta Teachers Are Winning the Public Opinion Battle | The Tyee

The teachers’ main demands are finding support, while the government is being blamed for the school shutdown.

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The Chief Electoral Officer has approved another referendum petition under the Citizen Initiative Act. This time, it is about defunding the independent (Private) schools in Alberta.

ALBERTA FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A new Citizen Initiative to defund private schools in Alberta.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 12h

The website for the education funding petition is live!

It’s abfundspublicschools.ca!

And we’ve got a special interview with the petition proponent dropping Friday!

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Alberta Funds Public Schools

A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.

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The government’s daily $30-per-child “Parent Support Program,” combined with widespread productivity losses and reduced tax revenues, has already generated costs in the hundreds of millions

Reboot Alberta | Day 6: Alberta’s Teachers’ Strike and the Mounting Fiscal Toll | Facebook

Day 6: Alberta’s Teachers’ Strike and the Mounting Fiscal Toll After six full school days of strike action, Alberta’s teachers’ dispute has evolved into a province-wide economic leak. The...

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Danielle Smith: I guess you have lost this battle and next we are going after Healthcare. You will not make our doctors compete with private clinics for surgeries? People are not your pawns!

The Elephant in the Room | Danielle Smith I guess you have lost this battle and next we are going after Healthcare, you will not make our doctors compete with private clinics f... | Facebook

Danielle Smith I guess you have lost this battle and next we are going after Healthcare, you will not make our doctors compete with private clinics for surgeries? People are not your pawns! Give...

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From CBC Radio's Alberta at Noon ...

Should tax dollars go towards independent education?

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 1h

Lisa wonders where Dani's health care priorities are ...

Mandate this, Danny #daniellesmith #healthcare #alberta

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