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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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U.S. says port blockade will start Monday after Iran peace talks stumble, jeopardizing fragile ceasefire
Star

March 2, 2026

U.S. says port blockade will start Monday after Iran peace talks stumble, jeopardizing fragile ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. navy would…

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As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Star

March 2, 2026

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

For Kuljeet Singh, a ride-hail driver in Vancouver, every stop…

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As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall
Star

March 2, 2026

As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall

The International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release 400…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 2, 2026

Liam Casey

Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford

TORONTO — Construction on the roads to the Ring of…

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Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
Star

March 2, 2026

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

Producers of beer, wine and spirits will be able to…

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At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says
Star

March 2, 2026

At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says

At least 153 people, including children, have been killed after…

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Business, Mining

March 2, 2026

Ian Bickis

Governments increase support for critical minerals at Toronto mining conference

TORONTO — Critical mineral projects got increased support from government…

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Education, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario teacher, education worker unions call for contract talks to start early

TORONTO — Contracts for Ontario’s teachers and education workers expire…

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Atlantic, Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

TORONTO — Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let…

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