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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...
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Total Solar Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle Over Canada

 

The path of totality, where the sun goes directly behind the moon, will first cross through southwestern Ontario around 3:15 p.m. on Monday. From there, it will move east through Quebec and Atlantic Canada, exiting Newfoundland around 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Cities and towns along this path have braced for their populations to swell with eclipse chasers, with Ontario’s Niagara region even declaring a preemptive state of emergency.

As the total eclipse approaches, the sky will darken, and wildlife may fall silent as if nighttime nears. Temperatures will dip, and winds may change. The moon’s shadow will creep up on the landscape to the west. Some lucky observers may even witness shadow bands, resembling waves of light on the bottom of a swimming pool. And then, in a shared moment of awe, eclipse watchers will see the sun move directly behind the moon, casting the world into a temporary twilight.

While the next total solar eclipse in Canada is expected to pass through western provinces in 20 years, this celestial alignment only graces any given location roughly once every 360 years by some estimates. Much of Canada will still be able to witness a partial eclipse, but those gathered along the path of totality—ranging from 164 to 196 kilometers wide—will get the full show, weather permitting.

For Iyalie Russell and Gabby Gregor, their path to the solar eclipse watch spot at Niagara Falls, Ont., began in a history of astronomy course at York University. Their friendship sparked there, and they laid plans to eventually watch the solar eclipse together. Brian Rogers and his family traveled from the United States to Niagara Falls, eager to experience the eclipse framed by the iconic falls. Rogers recalled the last eclipse, saying, “It was kind of surreal because all the crickets and animals around us started making night noises, and that was pretty neat. They were confused about the situation” .

So, whether you’re in the path of totality or witnessing a partial eclipse, take a moment to look up, marvel at the cosmic dance, and let the celestial awe wash over you. 

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