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Opinion: AI doesn’t make it better It’s a familiar story now: artificial intelligence has embedded itself into yet another thing that people loved, and made it worse

The human process is the point

Privatization would help Toronto’s ailing transit system In addition to much-delayed over-budget projects, Toronto commuters endure subpar service from their public transit services.

Privatization would help Toronto’s ailing transit system

Comparing the Fiscal and Economic Performance of the Chrétien, Harper, and Trudeau Governments

Sound fiscal management sets the foundation for improved living standards; Living standards grew 26.5 per cent during the Chrétien era versus 3.4 per cent during Trudeau

Private property rights remain fundamental to a just and prosperous society To upend these rights in favour of historical claims—often based on oral traditions such as song and story—is neither just nor wise.

Private property rights remain fundamental to a just and prosperous society

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, stoking labor market worries The economy has remained a mixed bag, in part because of a government shutdown and a lack of clarity over the Trump administration's tariff agenda.

The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, stoking labor market worries

Bank of Canada completes tokenized bond test with RBC, TD using distributed ledger Export Development Canada issued a C$100M ($73 million) tokenized bond as regulators study digital settlement infrastructure.

Bank of Canada, country’s largest banks complete first tokenized bond trial

Scientists Share The Most ‘Exhausting’ Decade Of Your Lifetime There'll be some inter-generational debate but there is one decade that's more exhausting than the others, apparently.

Scientists Share The Most ‘Exhausting’ Decade Of Your Lifetime

Golfers live longer, and not because they have more money Days spent on the links may be better for you than you think

Golfers live longer, and not because they have more money

Watch: Malaysian man has 42 teeth -- 10 more than average - UPI.com A Malaysian man is being recognized by Guinness World Records for his mouth filled with 42 teeth -- 10 more pearlies than the average person.

Malaysian man has 42 teeth -- 10 more than average

2 'Lazarus' animals thought to be extinct for over 7,000 years found alive in New Guinea The pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider, until now known only through fossils, have been rediscovered.

2 'Lazarus' animals thought to be extinct for over 7,000 years found alive in New Guinea

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which m...

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Physicists calculate exactly how long that last drop takes Patience is a virtue, depending on a liquid's internal friction.

Physicists calculate exactly how long that last drop takes

Weed that smells like paint thinner takes over Arizona Stinknet is an invasive weed that can disperse thousands of seeds at a time.

Weed that smells like paint thinner takes over Arizona

Rice cheese may be the next big thing Early test batches contained 12 percent protein.

Rice cheese may be the next big thing

During WWI, a daredevil pilot helped invent the first 'drones' Lawrence Sperry’s autopilot proved planes could fly themselves.

During WWI, a daredevil pilot helped invent the first ‘drones’

A 3D-printed wheelchair is helping this turtle walk again A volunteer used input from Redditers to fine tune the reptile’s mobility assistance device.

A 3D-printed wheelchair is helping this turtle walk again

Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808 The treasure trove is estimated to be worth over $340,000.

Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts for first time since 2020 Yellowstone's Echinus Geyser spews out hot water that's as acidic as vinegar.

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts for first time since 2020

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge families, David Eby says Altman, Eby, Tumbler Ridge Mayor spoke in a video call about company’s role in notifying authorities

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge families, David Eby says

Globe editorial: A grotesque cloak of silence in Nova Scotia Province’s new law would require ministerial consent to identify children who died in the care of the child protection system – even for parents

A grotesque cloak of silence in Nova Scotia

Opinion: Canada is putting Palestinian grad students in unfair immigration limbo These PhD candidates deserve to be given the grace of either acceptance or rejection – not a year-plus of purgatory

Canada is putting Palestinian grad students in unfair immigration limbo

Opinion: Why is Canada elbows-up to Trump, but arms-out for Xi and Modi? Mark Carney should level with Canadians about why we are diversifying our trade relations away from the U.S. and toward untrustworthy counterparts

Why is Canada elbows-up to Trump, but arms-out for Xi and Modi?

From Ukraine to Iran, Hacking Security Cameras Is Now Part of War’s ‘Playbook’ New research shows hundreds of attempts by apparent Iranian state hackers to hijack consumer-grade cameras, timed to missile and drone strikes. Israel, Russia, and Ukraine have also adopted this trick...

From Ukraine to Iran, Hacking Security Cameras Is Now Part of War’s ‘Playbook’

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040.

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The Trump phone was a no-show at the world’s biggest mobile show After missing CES, Trump Mobile skipped out on MWC too.

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The Trump phone was a no-show at the world’s biggest mobile show

Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s' access to social media | TechCrunch Indonesia has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.

Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media

How to start seeds indoors (and the mistakes most beginners make) | CBC Life Gardening expert Luay Ghafari shares a step-by-step guide, plus the tools you actually need.

How to start seeds indoors (and the mistakes most beginners make)

Why every culture has a healing broth Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before they became a wellness trend.

Why every culture has a healing broth

United Airlines can kick you off a flight if you don’t wear headphones - National | Globalnews.ca Passengers watching videos or movies, scrolling social media feeds with sound or listening to music are required to wear headphones, the updated policy states.

United Airlines can kick you off a flight if you don’t wear headphones

$700 Erewhon hauls, 21-hour shifts: celebrity assistants go public with their grueling, fabulous work Staff for the rich and famous are influencerizing their day-to-day lives, giving followers access to luxury while creating financial safety nets for themselves

$700 Erewhon hauls, 21-hour shifts: celebrity assistants go public with their grueling, fabulous work