Canada has some of the strictest drone regulations in the world, designed to keep the skies safe osler.com. Under Canadian law, drones are considered “aircraft,” so drone pilots must follow many of the same safety rules that apply to manned aviation tc.canada.ca. Whether you fly a drone recreationally or for business, it’s crucial to understand…
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Canada’s vast geography and diverse communities present unique challenges and opportunities for internet connectivity. In recent years, significant progress has been made to bring high-speed internet to Canadians nationwide, yet stark disparities remain between densely populated cities and sparsely populated rural or remote regions. As of early 2025, approximately 93.5% of Canadian households have access…
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Drug Approvals & Regulatory Developments (In Europe, regulators also made news: the EMA’s committee recommended approving darolutamide (Bayer’s Nubeqa) with hormone therapy for metastatic prostate cancer based on positive Phase 3 data onclive.com.) Clinical Trials & Research Breakthroughs Public Health & Policy Industry & Business Updates Sources: Key information and quotes in this report were…
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The nights of August 9–10, 2025 are brimming with celestial sights, from a brilliant full moon to shooting stars and planets converging at dawn. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a casual stargazer, this weekend offers a cosmic double-feature of meteor showers, planetary alignments, possible auroras, and other night-sky wonders. Read on for a full…
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In this comprehensive comparison, we pit three notable 2024 smartwatches against each other: Honor’s Watch 5, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7, and Google’s Pixel Watch 3. The Honor Watch 5, launched in late 2024, is a budget-friendly wearable from the former Huawei sub-brand now striking out on its own phonearena.com. It arrives as a feature-packed smartwatch…
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Introduction and Key Indicators Sri Lanka’s internet landscape is a rapidly evolving mix of fixed fiber broadband, widespread mobile networks, and emerging satellite services. As of early 2025, internet usage has reached over 12.4 million individuals (about 53–56% of the population) themorning.lk freedomhouse.org. Active mobile connections even exceed the population count (with 29.3 million mobile…
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The smartphone wars of 2025 are heating up as Apple, Samsung, and Google prepare to unleash their latest ultra-flagships. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Google Pixel 10 Pro are each poised to push boundaries with cutting-edge displays, powerful new chips, advanced cameras, and AI wizardry. Rumors and early info suggest…
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Finance & Markets – Stocks Waver as Tariffs Bite and Rate Cuts Loom Equities: Global stocks seesawed amid trade and geopolitical crosswinds. On Aug 7, Wall Street’s Dow Jones and S&P 500 slipped (-0.5% and -0.1% respectively) as pharma giant Eli Lilly plunged 14% on disappointing weight-loss drug data reuters.com reuters.com. The Nasdaq Composite inched…
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August 7, 2025 – Astronomy: Webb Telescope Finds Possible Exoplanet Next Door Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected strong evidence of a Saturn-mass exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the nearest Sun-like star at just 4 light-years away science.nasa.gov science.nasa.gov. The candidate planet lies roughly 1–2 astronomical units from the star –…
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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of skywatching. On the nights of August 8–9, 2025, the heavens are putting on a show: one of summer’s most famous meteor showers is ramping up (despite interference from a bright full moon), the two brightest planets in our sky are drawing together in a dazzling pre-dawn conjunction, and…
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