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“I feel so much more confident in my decision to follow this career path,” said Grade 12 student Aishah Salaudeen after a group of doctors headed to a Saskatoon high school Friday to spark interest in medical careers in Saskatchewan. Grade 11 and 12 students from Walter Murray Collegiate learned about career options and planning and participated in medical simulators.“I loved the ultrasound and getting the chance to meet them one on one and ask them questions; no emails, no online blogs, just meet the doctor and ask how their experience has been and ask personal questions,” said Salaudeen, who…

The explosion – AT2021lwx – is a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System and 10 times brighter than a supernova.Astronomers have identified the largest cosmic explosion ever observed, a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System that suddenly began blazing in the distant universe more than three years ago. While the astronomers offered on Friday what they think is the most likely explanation for the explosion, they emphasised that more research was needed to understand the puzzling phenomenon. The explosion, known as AT2021lwx, has currently lasted more than three years, compared with most supernovae which…

Students at Hannans Primary School will learn and play with a new set of values which will aim to give them a headstart in their future endeavours.The newly-designed STRIVE program was born out of the school’s “strive for excellence” motto and will now be the foundation of life on campus.It stands for the values of success, teamwork, respect, innovation, voice and empathy.School captains Hadleigh Hooper and Nick Frigo were part of the leadership team that helped create the program which was officially launched with a school fun-day on Friday.“We know that strive means that we try hard at everything that…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan police imposed an emergency order banning gatherings as supporters of Imran Khan were expected to march to the capital on Friday (May 12) where the former prime minister will appear for a court hearing. His arrest earlier this week, which sparked deadly unrest in the nuclear-armed nation, was ruled “invalid and unlawful” by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party said thousands of “peaceful Pakistanis” from across the country will gather in Islamabad in solidarity with their leader. Khan, 70, an international cricket hero-turned-politician, will appear before the Islamabad High Court at 11am (2pm, Singapore…

Africa is the world’s second-largest continent and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful attractions. Its 54 mainland and island countries each have their own history, heritage, and culture, which adds to the fascination of traveling across the continent. Curious travelers are rewarded with a rich history of African culture, including exquisite food and traditional songs and dances. We’ve compiled a list of Africa’s most visited countries to assist you in planning your next trip. 1. Egypt With an annual average of 13 million visitors, Egypt is the most visited country in Africa. The majority of visitors come…

ISTANBUL, Turkey — As president Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey approaches the toughest election of his career on Sunday, he has marshaled many of the resources of the state to tilt the playing field to his advantage.Mr. Erdogan, who has come to increasingly dominate the country over the past two decades, tapped the Treasury for populist spending programs and has raised the minimum wage three times in the last year and a half. His challenger barely appears on the state broadcaster while Mr. Erdogan’s speeches are aired in full. And this weekend’s vote will be overseen by an election board…

A “no compromise” gun rights group is suing the Biden administration over part of the bipartisan gun safety law enacted last summer, arguing that the law imposes unconstitutional waiting periods to purchase firearms on young adults under 21. Gun Owners of America (GOA) on Friday filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas challenging enhanced background check requirements established by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act last year. The lawsuit names Attorney General Merrick Garland and the FBI as defendants and argues that new requirements for the National Instant Criminal Background Check system to review juvenile records for adults aged 18-20…

President Biden sought to drive a wedge among Republicans in their escalating dispute over spending and debt on Wednesday, effectively reaching out to moderates in hopes of convincing them to break away from Speaker Kevin McCarthy rather than risk triggering a national default that could throw the economy into a tailspin.Appearing in a competitive suburb with a vulnerable House Republican in his sights, Mr. Biden accused Mr. McCarthy of pursuing a radical strategy at the behest of the “extreme” wing of his party loyal to former President Donald J. Trump, putting the country in economic jeopardy in a way that…

The Russian ruble is on track for the fourth straight weekly gains even as oil and gas prices remain under pressure. The USD/RUB exchange rate dipped to 76.58, which was a few points below the year-to-date high of 83.32. Commodity prices on edge The Russian ruble is one of the most important commodity currencies in the world because of the vast amount that the country sells internationally. Crude oil is the most important, accounting for more than 15% of the total GDP. Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips and market analysis? Sign-up for the Invezz newsletter, today. The price of…

Wall Street stocks fell on Friday as fresh data revealed US consumer sentiment falling to its lowest level this year, raising fears the domestic economy was rapidly slowing down.Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 reversed earlier gains to trade 0.7 per cent lower while the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.9 per cent.The moves follow the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, which fell to 57.7, missing economists’ expectations for it to stay close to April’s reading of 63.5. Participants’ worries escalated alongside negative news about the economy, including the debt-ceiling crisis.Moreover, the US regional banking sector spooked…