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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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‘Gringo go home’: Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City
Star

February 21, 2026

‘Gringo go home’: Why digital nomads are drawing the ire of locals in Mexico City

Some locals in Mexico City worry that rising gentrification could…

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Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules
Star

February 21, 2026

Dual Canadian British citizens scrambling under new passport rules

Entry requirements for dual nationals are being updated as part…

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U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada's new defence industrial strategy
Star

February 21, 2026

U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada’s new defence industrial strategy

Just days before Canada unveiled its defence industrial strategy prioritizing…

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Sports

February 21, 2026

Joe Scott is out as Air Force basketball coach. The school was investigating his treatment of cadets

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Joe Scott is out…

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Here's where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran
Star

February 21, 2026

Here’s where U.S. military forces are as they head for Iran

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast ‘armada’ draws closer to…

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The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums
Star

February 20, 2026

The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums

Alberta’s premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Defence suggests woman regrets engaging in sexual encounter with Frank Stronach

TORONTO — One of the complainants in billionaire businessman Frank…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 20, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Paola Loriggio

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail

TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 20, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Two Toronto Catholic school teachers on leave amid anti-Black racism allegations

TORONTO — The Toronto Catholic District School Board says it…

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