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Canada to Cover Costs for Medications, Officer Charged With Failing to Provide Aid and Betelgeuse
"In this week’s episode of The Next Take Podcast, Mikel and Tanyka examine three significant stories making headlines. They begin with Canada’s new initiative to cover the cost of prescription medications — a move that could mark a major shift in national healthcare policy. Next, they cover the legal case of a police officer charged with failing to render aid, a situation that raises pressing concerns about law enforcement responsibility and systemic accountability. Lastly, the episode turns to space, as they explore recent scientific interest in Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star whose unusual dimming behavior continues to intrigue astronomers and spark debate over a possible impending supernova. This episode offers listeners a blend of public policy, justice, and cosmic science — all unpacked with clarity and depth."
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Government of Canada: Details on the Pharmacare Act, which provides universal access to contraception and diabetes medications.
🔗 Government of Canada News Release: https://shorturl.at/zhHJ7
Global News: Report on a Durham Regional Police officer charged with failing to provide life-saving aid during a call.
🔗 Global News Article: https://shorturl.at/e9dVM
Phys.org: Discussion on the unusual dimming of Betelgeuse and the speculation surrounding its potential to go supernova.
🔗 Phys.org Article: https://shorturl.at/Qedsd
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Uploaded By: Mikel Miles
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