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One half of the U.S. Congress remains paralyzed in an operatic spectacle of betrayal, bitterness and internecine backstabbing. The House of Representatives will soon have gone three weeks without a Speaker, after repeated failures by Republicans. After 3 weeks, Republicans fail to pick House Speaker One half of the U.S. …

Companies like H&M, Nike, Lululemon, Zara and Gap are pushing so-called sustainable clothes, but experts say the only thing green about many of them is that they’ve been greenwashed. Claims on some clothes at H&M, Gap, Nike, Zara and Lululemon aren’t as green as you think Exposing the Secrets of …

A collaboration between CBC's Marketplace and British researchers at the University of Bristol found gambling messages fill up to 21 per cent of each broadcast, on average, based on an analysis that looked at seven games. Experts worried about 'normalization of gambling' call for greater regulation Anyone who watches sports …

Does a quick wipe really eliminate all those germs? CBC's Marketplace swabbed equipment at several national gym chains to find out which surface harbours the most bacteria. Is your New Year's resolution to hit up the gym? Read this first Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — …

CBC’s Marketplace documented driving schools and instructors in Ontario offering a shortcut to beginner driver education certificates for a fee, making drivers eligible for insurance discounts and a reduced wait for road tests. Schools submit false information to government saying drivers completed 40 hours of training Many Ontario driving instructors …

The power struggle that has largely paralyzed Haiti appeared to approach a tipping point on Wednesday as increasingly powerful gangs pushed the nation's prime minister to resign. Here's what to know. International community, including Canada, must be wary of past mistakes in offering aid: expert Haitian gang leader calls on …

Joey Salmingo took his two-and-a-half-week-old son to a Markham hospital with a fever. He wasn't seen by a doctor for eight hours. Experts in the industry say this is indicative of a worsening crisis in emergency room wait times, and more needs to be done. Markham, Ont., man says 2-week-old …

Canadian emergency rooms are overflowing while an array of respiratory illnesses — COVID-19 included — keep circulating. And it's happening against a backdrop of behind-the-scenes backlogs that turn front-line ERs into dangerous choke points. Staff shortages, respiratory illnesses pose challenges, alongside long-standing hospital bed capacity crunch This story is part …

Labrador resident Scott Russell lost 80 pounds in seven months before finally getting the medical attention he needed — but in western Newfoundland. His wife, Mina Campbell, is calling for systemic change in health care. Scott Russell waited 6 weeks to hear from a surgeon who says he didn't get …

News that five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior team are expected to face sexual assault charges is raising questions about next steps in the high-profile case. The case is expected to boil down to conflicting claims about consent WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who …