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Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight
Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth’s direction over the past couple of days. Source link
Shia LaBeouf sentenced after bar fight during Mardi Gras
Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. Source link
Carney unveils AI strategy, says tech will be built with safety, reliability, sovereignty in mind
Prime Minister Mark Carney officially unveiled Canada’s long-awaited artificial intelligence strategy on Thursday, saying his government’s approach will ensure the technology is built with safety, reliability and sovereignty in mind. Source link
French-Iranian director and author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56
Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women’s rights, has died at 56. French President Emmanuel Macron is among those paying tribute to the artist. Source link
Alberta separatists claim independence means holding onto a Canadian passport. We asked legal experts
As questions around the logistics of separation loom ahead of the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum on whether or not to kickstart the legal process of exiting Canada, the question of citizenship remains a murky one. Source link
66 opioid calls in 1 day. This is how bad the overdose crisis is, Winnipeg first responders say
Front-line workers say Winnipeg is in the midst of a drug epidemic, driven by a surge in opioid overdoses that is killing users and overwhelming first responders who are dispatched to dozens of calls daily. Source link
Stonehenge's altar stone probably wasn't transported by a glacier
A glacier could have carried the giant sandstone at the centre of Stonehenge southwards from north-east Scotland, but this scenario appears unlikely Source link
Jet fuel shortage? Don't worry about it, say major airlines
More than six weeks after international warnings that Europe could run out of jet fuel, at least two major global carriers are saying it’s safe to book a summer holiday to Europe because they don’t expect the expensive commodity to run out during the busy travel season. Source link
Higher oil and gas prices coming soon, industry and analysts warn
Energy executives and analysts are warning that oil and gas prices will likely rise significantly as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and stubborn demand burns through strategic reserves. Source link
Hollywood's latest fixation? The young YouTubers behind box-office hits like Backrooms and Obsession
Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights — but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from young YouTubers who brought their built-in audiences with them to the big screen. Industry watchers say their success could influence what projects get made in the future. Source link