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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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Human Interest, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Trump says Canada should become part of U.S. Our head of state isn’t weighing in.

OTTAWA — Canada’s political leadership has found rare unanimity in…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 26, 2025

Snap Ontario election call kicks parties’ planning into high gear

TORONTO — Ontario’s political parties have been preparing for months…

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2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton
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January 26, 2025

2 children, 1 adult dead after highrise apartment building fire in Hamilton

Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 26, 2025

Environment Canada issues winter weather alerts for Georgian Bay area, northern Ont.

Environment Canada has issued winter weather alerts for parts of…

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Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump
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January 26, 2025

Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia…

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Israeli forces kill 22 protesters demanding their withdrawal in Lebanon
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January 26, 2025

Israeli forces kill 22 protesters demanding their withdrawal in Lebanon

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on…

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Sports

January 26, 2025

Canada women move up HSBC SVNS season standings with fourth-place finish in Perth

PERTH — The Canadian women climbed two places to fifth…

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Business, Economy, Labour, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member

OTTAWA — The working group tasked with measuring productivity within…

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Ice-bound Canadian ship with 17 people on board no longer stuck in frozen Lake Erie
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January 26, 2025

Ice-bound Canadian ship with 17 people on board no longer stuck in frozen Lake Erie

A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday…

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