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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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ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick's Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick’s Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News

Blaine Higgs defined himself as an anti-politician willing to depart…

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Canada's new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Canada’s new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News

Some parents of severely autistic children say they are profoundly…

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10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News

Ten years after a gunman died in a hail of…

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10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier's aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier’s aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News

The crisp autumn air that signals falling leaves brings with…

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'It's like a cage': Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

‘It’s like a cage’: Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News

A group of temporary foreign workers quit an Etobicoke Canadian…

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Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News

The civilian sexual assault trial of a Canadian Forces soldier…

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U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'dangerous' | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be ‘dangerous’ | CBC News

It would be a “dangerous and highly concerning development” if…

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Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News

A list of stars turned out for a five-hour tribute…

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Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood | CBC Sports
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October 21, 2024

Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood | CBC Sports

New York neighbours who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and…

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