Meta Unveils New Mixed Reality Headset in Push for Traction on Metaverse
September 28, 2023
Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced the release date of its coming Quest 3 mixed reality headset and new Ray-Ban smart glasses.
International
The Best Way to Sharpen Knives—for Novices, Know-It-Alls and Everyone in Between
September 27, 2023
No matter your experience level in the kitchen, it’s important to keep your knives sharp. Here, four methods you can use, including the one most commonly employed in high-end restaurant kitchens.
Confidence building critical to break Syria political deadlock
September 27, 2023
A comprehensive solution to the Syrian conflict remains elusive, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Wednesday, calling for “concrete moves” and confidence-building measures to break the impasse.
‘You can’t even face your own parents’, activist against cyberbullying tells Human Rights Council
September 27, 2023
Anxiety, emotional distress and even child suicide are among the damaging consequences of cyberbullying, and better prevention strategies involving big tech must be developed, the UN Human Rights Council heard on Wednesday.
World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt
September 27, 2023
As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward.
Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America
September 27, 2023
With record numbers of people transiting through Central America and Mexico in search of a better life further north, UN migration agency IOM on Wednesday appealed for regional action to address their immediate needs while tackling the drivers of migra...
Israeli settlements ‘systematically erode’ viability of Palestinian State
September 27, 2023
The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the relentless expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
US urged to end detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy
September 27, 2023
The United States must end “the prolonged pre-trial detention” of Alex Nain Saab Morán, a Venezuelan Special Envoy who was arrested in 2020 and extradited to the US on money laundering charges, UN independent human rights experts said on Wednesday.
Karabakh: Azerbaijan must ‘guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians’
September 27, 2023
A UN-appointed independent human rights expert on Wednesday called on Azerbaijan to “guarantee the rights of ethnic Armenians” in the Karabakh region and ensure that civilians who remain “are respected and protected in line with its international oblig...
Pakistan floods a ‘litmus test’ for climate justice says Guterres
September 27, 2023
Top UN officials pledged support for Pakistan on Wednesday as it continues the painstaking process of rebuilding in the wake of last year’s devastating floods.
North Korea to expel U.S. soldier who crossed into country in July
September 27, 2023
In an interview last month with The Associated Press, Travis King’s mother, Claudine Gates, said her son had “so many reasons” to want to come home.
House Speaker resigning over Nazi unit veteran tribute. What happens now?
September 27, 2023
Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday amid international controversy after he invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president last Friday.
TD Bank launches new tool for people with disabilities. How does it work?
September 27, 2023
Initially piloted by employees internally, TD released the product publicly on Wednesday to everyone in Canada and the U.S. for free, via the Chrome Store.
Homicide unit investigates death of man in Hamilton’s downtown
September 27, 2023
Hamilton police say the homicide unit is investigating the discovery of a man's body early Wednesday in the city's downtown core.
Calgary faces massive funding gaps as Alberta municipalities rally for provincial help
September 27, 2023
Representatives at the Alberta Municipalities conference this week will debate a resolution calling for the province to increase municipal funding to $1.75 billion next year.
Shooting in Toronto’s north end sends man to hospital
September 27, 2023
Emergency crews were called to Driftwood Avenue and Grandravine Drive at around 11 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Home-sharing platform aims to help refugees, asylum seekers in Toronto
September 27, 2023
A home-sharing platform hopes to connect refugees in need of temporary housing with homeowners who have spare rooms to rent, in an effort to help ease Toronto's shelter crisis.
Crews battle 4-alarm fire on Queen Street West, 1 firefighter injured
September 27, 2023
Crews with Toronto Fire Services are battling a four-alarm fire in the city's downtown core on Queen Street West.
Firefighter injured after fire at Toronto home under construction
September 27, 2023
Toronto Fire says a firefighter has been injured after crews were battling a three-alarm blaze at a home under construction in North York on Tuesday night.
Jury at Peter Nygard’s Toronto sexual assault trial set to hear more evidence
September 27, 2023
Jurors at the Toronto sexual-assault trial of former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard are set to hear more evidence today.
TikTok Employees Say Executive Moves to U.S. Show China Parent’s Role
September 27, 2023
U.S. staff members have raised questions internally about recent personnel transfers from ByteDance.
Manitoba Public Insurance contract talks hit another road bump
September 26, 2023
'We have said from the beginning that all members at MPI need wage increases that help them start to catch up and keep up. This latest offer leaves far too many members behind.'
BORN Ontario data breach left health data of millions exposed. What went wrong?
September 26, 2023
The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) on Monday revealed that 3.4 million people had their personal health information compromised in May.
Winnipeg Jets announce first cuts at training camp
September 26, 2023
The Winnipeg Jets made six cuts on Tuesday to reduce their training camp roster to 50.
Some people with complex needs to be turned away from Saskatoon wellness centre
September 26, 2023
"The Emergency Wellness Centre will actually be pushing people with complex needs away that are not following the rules," said Mark Arcand.
Victorian-era shoes worn during dance with Prince of Wales returns to Cobourg, Ont.
September 26, 2023
Marguerite Pentland wore the shoes during a dance with the Prince of Wales at the opening ball of Victoria Hall in Cobourg in 1860.
Judge rules Donald Trump committed fraud to grow business in NY civil case
September 26, 2023
The decision, days before the start of a non-jury trial in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, is the strongest repudiation yet of Trump’s public image.
OpenAI Seeks New Valuation of Up to $90 Billion in Share Sale
September 26, 2023
The potential sale would value the startup at roughly triple where it was set earlier this year.
Involved dads help kids succeed in school: Here’s how
September 26, 2023
Kids whose dads read, sing and draw with them may have an advantage once they start school and get better grades, new research shows.
Manitoba PCs promise funding for police, first responders
September 26, 2023
The Tories say, if re-elected, they would commit $1 million a year to expand the Winnipeg Police Service's property crime unit.
Dow sheds nearly 400 points in worst day since March as economic worries return: Live updates
September 26, 2023
September's selling pressures took hold of Wall Street following gains seen in the previous session.
Kingston, Ont. sleeping cabins to move as permanent location still undecided
September 26, 2023
Since their inception back in 2020, the cabins have alternated between two sites, with the promise of a permanent location coming each spring.
New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocates
September 26, 2023
Signs dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.
Apple’s Eddy Cue defends default search contract with Google as best option for consumers
September 26, 2023
Apple's head of services testified in federal court Tuesday about the company's agreement to make Google the default search engine on iPhones in the U.S.
Amazon accused of being illegal monopoly in U.S. antitrust lawsuit
September 26, 2023
The U.S. FTC and 17 states are asking a court to prohibit Amazon's business practices and loosen its 'monopolistic control to restore competition.'
Biden calls on Congress to fund government as Moody’s and Wells Fargo warn of shutdown effects
September 26, 2023
President Joe Biden asked Congress to avoid a government shutdown due to lack of funds. The U.S. credit rating and dollar could be affected otherwise.
Miami man pleads guilty to selling adulterated, misbranded HIV drugs across U.S.
September 26, 2023
The misbranded HIV drugs, which included Truvada and Biktarvy, were distributed to pharmacies across the U.S. and dispensed to unsuspecting patients.
FTC and 17 states sue Amazon on antitrust charges
September 26, 2023
The lawsuit is a major milestone for FTC Chair Lina Khan, who rose to prominence for her 2017 Yale Law Journal note, "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox."