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Catherine Zhu

Catherine Zhu is a writer and associate producer for CBC Radio. Her reporting interests include science, arts and culture and social justice. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. You can reach her at catherine.zhu@cbc.ca.

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    How a financial columnist coined 'TACO' to describe Trump's tariffs flip-flops

    Wall Street has a new buzzword: TACO. But it’s not about food — it’s a tongue-in-cheek acronym aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy: “Trump Always Chickens Out.”
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    Marble bust of rock legend Jim Morrison found, 37 years after it disappeared

    Vanishing without a trace in 1988, the stolen marble bust of rock legend Jim Morrison ignited decades of mystery and speculation. Now, 37 years later, it has finally been recovered.
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    In New Zealand's parliament, a cookie tin holds the power to change laws

    When it comes to deciding which members’ bills are debated in Parliament, New Zealand relies on an unconventional yet democratic method — a lottery draw from an old cookie tin.
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    Following Russia's largest air attack, Ukrainians want 'real action' to achieve peace

    Ukrainian activist Olena Halushka, based in Kyiv, shares what life is like for civilians in the wake of Russia’s largest air assault of the war — and outlines what she believes the international community must do to help end it.
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    'I didn't have a bored day in my life': SNL's master carpenter retires after 50 years

    Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, known as "The Boss of the Carpenters," who has built every set since Saturday Night Live’s 1975 debut, is retiring at age 87.
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    Culinary students in B.C. are attempting to build the world's largest Nanaimo bar

    For sweet tooths and challenge lovers alike, feast your eyes on a team of baking and culinary students from Vancouver Island University, as they set out to bring the world record for the largest Nanaimo bar back to its birthplace.
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    How friendship centres support, heal and connect urban Indigenous people

    With more than 100 friendship centres across Canada, these community hubs have long served as safe and welcoming spaces for multigenerational urban Indigenous people — supporting their rights, well-being and cultural preservation. Today, this vital movement continues to grow and thrive.
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    How an abandoned couch brought joy and mystery to an English village

    Struck by the contrast of an abandoned couch against the wild woodland, photographer Alex Elton-Wall found inspiration for a new photo project. But he needed help from the community — and to his delight, the village didn’t just respond, it rallied.
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    Why isn't 'laugh' spelled L-A-F? Author explores the many failed attempts of simplifying English spelling

    Have you ever wondered why English spelling often seems to defy logic — like why choir and liar rhyme, but laughter and daughter don’t? In his new book, Gabe Henry explores this conundrum, showing that you’re far from alone. He delves into the long history of spelling reform and the many bold — but ultimately unsuccessful — attempts to make English simpler.
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    45-year mystery behind eerie photo from The Shining is believed to be solved

    The Shining is hailed as a spine-tingling horror classic, gripping audiences with its chilling psychological twists. It’s also mired with countless conspiracy theories. Now, one of those theories has finally been cracked: the mystery of where the infamous final photo, which ends the film on a haunting cliffhanger, came from.
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