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Afghanistan’s Taliban passes new law to regulate numerous different acts in the country
New legislation outlines several restrictions for the people of Afghanistan, including the concealment of women’s bodies, faces, and voices.

Aaron Calpito October 7, 2024January 19, 2025

On August 21, the Taliban issued its new legislation in Afghanistan outlining various acts that are deemed either forbidden or…

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Sudanese Armed Forces initiates new offensive as Sudan’s civil war continues to escalate
Experts predict the death toll in Sudan could be as high as 150,000 since the start of the war.

Samuel Kamalendran October 7, 2024October 6, 2024

On September 26, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a major offensive in Sudan’s capital—Khartoum—during the country’s 17-month-long civil war….

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An asteroid will soon become Earth’s second moon, but not for long
Asteroid 2024 PT5, which will not be visible to the human eye, will remain in Earth’s orbit until late November.

Samuel Kamalendran September 30, 2024September 29, 2024

A study published in September in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Association reports that Earth is expected to gain…

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UTM Indigenous Centre hosts All-Nations Powwow
Director of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives Tee Duke shares insights into this year’s Powwow.

Celesta Maniatogianni September 30, 2024September 29, 2024

On September 28, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Indigenous Centre hosted its second All-Nations Powwow, a day packed with…

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Highlights from UTM’s September fairs
UTM organizations and departments collaborate in various events aimed at student well-being as well as education and career goals.

Vanessa Bogacki September 30, 2024September 29, 2024

This month, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) organized various events aimed at helping students achieve their educational, career, and…

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U of T ranks fourth globally in a recent NTU Rankings list
Ranked among 1,200 institutions, U of T places fourth after Harvard University, Stanford University and University College London.

Diana Fu September 30, 2024September 29, 2024

On September 1, the National Taiwan University (NTU) released its yearly World University Rankings List, placing the University of Toronto…

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NDP breaks off its supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals
The breaking of the supply-and-confidence agreement sparks the possibility of an early federal election which could see the Liberal Party replaced.

Arjun Saini September 23, 2024September 22, 2024

On September 4, the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) officially pulled out of its supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government…

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Climate change triggers record-breaking mega-tsunami in Greenland, study reveals
Scientists believe landslide tsunamis will occur more often, especially in the world’s polar and mountainous areas.

Celesta Maniatogianni September 23, 2024September 22, 2024

A 2024 study published in Science revealed that standing waves in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord caused a rockslide, leading to a…

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A world ablaze: looking back on Canada’s 2024 wildfire season
With more than five million hectares of burned land and nearly one billion in insured losses, Canadians mourn the destruction of its deadliest wildfire seasons yet.

Samuel Kamalendran September 23, 2024September 22, 2024

In the past year, Canada has seen one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in the country’s history. According to…

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A summer of record-breaking heat
Older adults, children, pregnant people and those with medical conditions are more vulnerable than others as temperatures are rapidly rising across the world.

Vanessa Bogacki September 23, 2024September 22, 2024

This summer, global temperatures soared to an average of 16.8 degrees Celsius, officially making it the hottest season ever recorded….

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Ten Ontario supervised drug consumption sites slated to close by April 2025
Ontario can expect to see an increase in treatment services across the province following the shutdown of supervised consumption services.

Samuel Kamalendran September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

On August 20, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced that Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) within 200 metres of schools and…

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UTMSU introduces new campaigns while maintaining a few of its long-served legacies
Food insecurity, financial hardship, and housing challenges are among a few issues the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union plans to take on this academic year.

Sameera Muna September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

As the 2024 academic year unfolds, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Student Union (UTMSU) is set to launch various…

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Looking back on Mississauga’s summer of record-breaking rainfall and flooding
Mississauga residents are demanding greater measures to be taken to prevent future weather disasters after two catastrophic rainfalls occurred over the summer.

Vanessa Bogacki September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Over the 2024 summer, regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) including Mississauga experienced record-breaking rainfall and flooding, leaving residents,…