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Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow, investigators say
A Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow, and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Source link
Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask
Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a ‘nation-building’ project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some community leaders are split on how much good will come out of it. Source link
Could Torontonians soon ride self-driving taxis? That’s Waymo’s plan
Toronto could get new cars on the road whose drivers will never get frustrated by gridlock — because the cars would be driving themselves. Source link
New study finds AI chatbots can influence some Canadians to change their vote
Talking with an AI chatbot can successfully convince people to change their votes and could affect the outcome of future elections, according to a newly published study. However, Canada has few, if any, rules to govern how artificial intelligence is used in future elections. Source link
‘This was totally preventable’: Proposed rules aim to stop CRA from paying out more bogus refunds
When the federal government tabled its 2025 budget last month, it included a proposal that tax fraud experts say is long overdue — if also a belated acknowledgement that the Canada Revenue Agency has been repeatedly duped into paying out millions in bogus tax refunds to scammers. Source link
Ottawa cobbler on 25 years of fixes — and the sidewalk staple 'that will kill your shoes'
Muhamad Merhi has operated a shoe repair stand inside the federal government’s C.D. Howe Building for a quarter-century. ‘I don’t think I would have survived outside,’ he says. Source link
Trump & corruption with Pod Save America
Corruption is a word that’s come up throughout this year in relation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term. There have been allegations of personal enrichment, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, through his family’s crypto and real estate ventures. There are also accusations of quid pro quo deals with foreign leaders and […]
Winter Games in Milan will set a high bar for Olympic fashion
Every Olympic host city or region has a specific type of culture that is woven into the Olympic Games. There are elements of food, language and art that are so cherished and beloved that they are proudly showcased for the world to see. Source link
'It's like Groundhog Day': Waiting decades for justice in India's overburdened court system
India’s archaic judicial system and its backlog of millions of cases leave those seeking justice, along with many lawyers and judges, with an sense of hopelessness. Source link
Mudslide closes part of Vancouver's Stanley Park Seawall after heavy rains
A ‘small slide of mud, rocks, and vegetation’ has caused a section of Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park Seawall to close Sunday. Source link