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Skincare products proving more popular during COVID, but make-up isn’t forgotten

Culture Lifestyle News Mar 2, 2021 0

By Thaïs Grandisoli Since wearing masks in public became the new norm, beauty enthusiasts have shifted their focus to skincare products, according to new market research. But industry watchers are wondering if the increased popularity of skincare products will endure, and replace people’s appreciation for make-up after COVID. Beatriz... Read more

Mixed race “Blindian” couples speak on the struggle to unite and fit in

Canada International News Mar 2, 2021 0

By Saloni Bhugra Interracial couples and children talk to Skedline about how they are fighting racism, anti-blackness, colourism and stigma every day. Humber journalism student Cassondra Daley talks about her experience growing up as a Black and Indian person. Daley said it’s tough to fit in and “mixing” races... Read more

Advocates push for more Black Canadian history in Ontario schools

News Mar 2, 2021 0

By Natashia Wynter Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are familiar Black American names associated with Black History month, but what is the Black Canadian experience? Who are the influential voices here in Canada? What is Black Canadian history? Those are some of the questions Natasha... Read more

Wife of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ arrested

International News Feb 24, 2021 0

(Reuters) A United States judge has ordered the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to be detained on charges she helped run his multibillion drug enterprise while he was in jail. Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, is charged. Guzman was convicted in February 2019 in a high-profile... Read more

Trudeau and Biden meeting helps rekindle U.S. and Canada alliance

Canada News Politics Feb 24, 2021 0

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually this week. The leaders spoke about their relationships with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the battle against climate change. Trudeau said he was glad the U.S. has leadership in Biden that was “sorely missed” during the Trump... Read more

Facebook to invest $1B in news industry after standoff with Australian government

International News Feb 24, 2021 0

The tech giant commits to a 10-figure investment into the news industry

Amnesty International revokes Navalny’s prisoner of conscience status

International News Politics Feb 24, 2021 0

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was stripped of his prisoner of conscience status by Amnesty International for his past comments that were described as “advocacy of hatred.”

Portugal to send some COVID-19 vaccines to former African colonies

COVID-19 International News Feb 24, 2021 0

Portugal will contribute five per cent of COVID-19 vaccines to its former African colonies. “Supporting international vaccination is essential for the eradication of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said during an online event. “No country in the world will be safe until everyone is safe.” The... Read more

Tiger Woods injured in serious crash in Los Angeles

International News Feb 24, 2021 0

Tiger Woods is being treated for a serious leg injury after a single-car rollover on his way to Rolling Hills Country Club in Los Angeles.

New one-shot Covid vaccine appears safe and effective, company says

Health International News Feb 24, 2021 0

Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 had a successful trial, according to the FDA. Experts will meet on Friday to decide whether or not to approve the shot.