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How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

The brutal murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in southern England has ignited another volatile debate in the U.K. over race and what’s been described as “white grievance.” Despite pleas from Nowak’s grieving family to prevent his death from sparking racial division, prominent far-right and populist figures have tried to exploit the tragedy.

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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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Liberal candidate in upcoming byelection facing questions about Indigenous heritage claims
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November 27, 2024

Liberal candidate in upcoming byelection facing questions about Indigenous heritage claims

The Liberal candidate in an upcoming B.C. byelection is facing…

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Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling them 
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November 27, 2024

Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling them 

Preliminary findings from a randomized trial of 300 patients across…

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What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?
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November 27, 2024

What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?

With El Niño in the rearview mirror, what can Canadians…

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Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge
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November 27, 2024

Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge

A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday,…

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Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80
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November 27, 2024

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a…

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Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack
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November 27, 2024

Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack

Canada’s health regulator has approved Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug…

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Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras
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November 27, 2024

Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras

Hyundai is recalling 48,509 SUVs and small cars in Canada,…

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'A fluid, beautiful thing': How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars
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November 27, 2024

‘A fluid, beautiful thing’: How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars

Last night, a winner was crowned on ABC’s 33rd seasonÂ…

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Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit
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November 27, 2024

Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit

The Government of Canada has settled out of court to…

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