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Change needed in how Manitoba treats sepsis, says man who nearly died from condition
A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia’s lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago. Source link
Record-breaking chip sidesteps Moore’s law by growing upwards
A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation Source link
For most of the world, Taiwan doesn’t officially exist. Its microchips make it hard to ignore
For decades, Taiwan‘s government, tech sector and education system have been working together to become the world leader in making microchips. But the island remains under threat from China, and Taiwanese are asking how their global prominence can help. Source link
Jennifer Lopez's Kiss of the Spider Woman is too musical for its own good
The Jennifer Lopez-starring, Tonatiuh-led Kiss of the Spider Woman is an interesting drama. But it’s not your entry-level musical. Source link
Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports
Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems. Source link
U.S. company acquires Calgary-based CoolIT for $6.6B in one of city’s ‘biggest' tech deals ever
CoolIT Systems, a specialist in liquid cooling for AI data centres, is set to be acquired by U.S. company Ecolab for $4.75 billion US, in what’s being called one of the city’s biggest tech deals of all time. As part of the acquisition, the company’s 650 employees will receive substantial cash payouts. Source link
Ace Frehley, Kiss's original lead guitarist and founding member, dead at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss, has died at 74. The band in a statement remembered him as an “irreplaceable rock soldier.” Source link
Nestle cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide in effort to reduce costs
Nestle is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to revive its financial performance. Source link
Lilly Singh receives honorary PhD from York University for pop culture accomplishments
YouTuber-turned-TV personality Lilly Singh is ready to tack “PhD” onto her email signature after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree on Wednesday from her alma mater, York University. Source link
Canadian Tire will start selling iconic Hudson's Bay blankets, donating proceeds to Indigenous fund
Canadian Tire acquired HBC’s intellectual property, including the striped blanket design, earlier this year for $30 million as part of the wind down of the retailer. Source link