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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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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 28, 2025

Federal, provincial and municipal governments to invest $975M in Toronto’s waterfront

Officials say the three levels of government will spend $975…

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3 women murdered. The score for the killer's probation officer? 'Target met'
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January 28, 2025

3 women murdered. The score for the killer’s probation officer? ‘Target met’

“Target met: 95% – 100%.”That’s the score a manager gave…

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A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged
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January 28, 2025

A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged

WARNING: This article contains details of domestic violence.Tasha Dobni says she…

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How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates
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January 28, 2025

How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates

As bereaved families and advocates urge action on intimate partner violence…

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Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change
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January 28, 2025

Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change

Inside a community centre in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, poster…

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Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say
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January 28, 2025

Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say

After escaping an abusive relationship, Lesley-Ann Parris thought her next…

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She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested
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January 28, 2025

She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence and…

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Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern
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January 28, 2025

Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern

The first significant storm of the season has brought snow…

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An N.L. physician made Antarctica her ultra-marathon course
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January 28, 2025

An N.L. physician made Antarctica her ultra-marathon course

Samantha Harper ran through snow, ice, and rugged mountains….

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