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The hidden humans powering the AI economy

The hidden humans powering the AI economy

We usually hear two sides to the AI and employment story: star engineers earning enormous salaries, and job loss for many others. But from gig workers paid poorly to annotate data, to people with advanced degrees training specialized AI, it takes a huge labour force to develop AI.

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U.S. to cut flights at 40 airports during government shutdown

U.S. to cut flights at 40 airports during government shutdown

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 “high-volume” U.S. markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

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As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump's next move
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January 9, 2026

As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump’s next move

While airing video on Wednesday of large funeral processions for…

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Iranian man arrested amid protests sentenced to death, say human rights groups
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January 9, 2026

Iranian man arrested amid protests sentenced to death, say human rights groups

Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian man, has been sentenced to…

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What's happening in Iran? Breaking down the deadly protests shaking the country
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January 9, 2026

What’s happening in Iran? Breaking down the deadly protests shaking the country

Experts say it poses one of the biggest challenges to…

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Tehran lobs threats at U.S., Israel as deadly protests continue to engulf Iran
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January 9, 2026

Tehran lobs threats at U.S., Israel as deadly protests continue to engulf Iran

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at…

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Iran escalates threats against protesters as demonstrations continue
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January 9, 2026

Iran escalates threats against protesters as demonstrations continue

Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark on Saturday, with…

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Ayatollah, state media rail against 'terrorist agents' amid Iran protests
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January 9, 2026

Ayatollah, state media rail against ‘terrorist agents’ amid Iran protests

European leaders urged Iran late Friday to allow its citizens…

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Social, Sports

January 9, 2026

Neil Davidson

Doneil Henry’s 2010 homegrown signing a milestone moment for Toronto FC

TORONTO — It was a milestone for Toronto FC when…

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Winnipeg police officer convicted of trafficking would often 'fairy dust' partiers with drugs: former friend
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January 9, 2026

Winnipeg police officer convicted of trafficking would often ‘fairy dust’ partiers with drugs: former friend

A former acquaintance of Elston Bostock says the disgraced Winnipeg…

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How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature
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January 9, 2026

How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature

Canadian author Louise Penny has created a dedicated community of…

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