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| Virani ipinagtanggol ang Online Harms Bill; Margaret Atwood nagbabala sa ’thoughtcrime’
Ang award-winning na manunulat nag-post sa social media noong nakaraang linggo upang ibahagi ang isang artikulo mula sa British magazine na The Spectator na may titulong, « Trudeau’s Orwellian online harms bill. » « If this account of the bill is true, it’s Lettres de Cachet (bagong window) all over again, » sulat ni Atwood sa X, tinukoy ang mga liham na ipinadala noon ng Hari ng France na binigyan ng awtorisasyon ang pagkakakulong nang walang paglilitis. Ipinakilala ng pederal na gobyerno ang matagal nang hinihintay na Online Harms Bill noong nakaraang buwan, na… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Assassinat d’un militant sikh : la Nouvelle-Zélande conteste les allégations du Canada
Le ministre des Affaires étrangères et vice-premier ministre de la Nouvelle- Zélande remet en question les allégations du Canada selon lesquelles l’Inde aurait commandité l’assassinat d’un militant sikh à Vancouver en juin dernier. Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a déclaré, en septembre dernier, qu’il disposait de renseignements « crédibles » sur un lien entre l’Inde et la mort du militant sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Les agences de sécurité canadiennes enquêtent toujours sur ce meurtre. Or, le vice-premier ministre néo-zélandais Winston Peters, en visite en Inde du 10 au 13 mars, a semblé… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Attention aux employés des banques qui conseillent mal leurs clients
Une enquête de l’émission _Market Plac_ e sur CBC a pris en flagrant délit plusieurs employés de grandes banques canadiennes priorisant leurs objectifs de vente au détriment de leurs clients. « J’ai dû tromper les clients en leur faisant acheter des produits dont ils n’avaient pas besoin, pour atteindre mon objectif de vente », a par exemple déclaré récemment un employé de BMO aux journalistes de l’émission. Face aux témoignages d’employés des cinq grandes banques canadiennes (TD, RBC, BMO, Banque Scotia et CIBC) soulignant les pressions internes visant à proposer aux clients… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Billet français : pénaliser la violation d’un discours imposé, c’est imposer la dictature de la pensée
Le Parlement discute actuellement du renforcement de la sanction pénale pour les propos tenus en privé, qui pourraient selon certains critères idéologiques être qualifiés de racisme, de ségrégation ou par exemple de remise en cause de crimes de guerre. Ainsi, l’on ne peut critiquer les Juifs, les homosexuels, les handicapés, etc. Quoi qu’ils fassent. Parce que, dans nos sociétés déshumanisées, ils sont Juifs, homosexuels ou handicapés avant d’être des êtres humains. Les personnes de religion juive, les personnes handicapées, les personnes homosexuelles, ceux qui vivent tranquillement leur vie, vont certainement… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Comment les industriels ont dissimulé les effets indésirables graves des vaccins anti-Covid.
_Notre compréhension des vaccins anti-Covid à ARNm et de leur impact sur la santé et la mortalité a considérablement évolué depuis les rapports sur les premiers essais randomisés de phase 3. Des problèmes liés aux méthodes, à l’exécution et aux rapports de ces essais sont apparus. Une nouvelle analyse des données de l’essai Pfizer a mis en évidence une augmentation statistiquement significative des effets indésirables graves (EIG) dans le groupe vacciné. Ces nombreux EIG ont été identifiés depuis l’autorisation d’utilisation d’urgence de ces produits, notamment des décès, des cancers, des… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Coup de foudre pour le conte
CULTURE. Guy Duchesne a fait la rencontre du conte il y a trois ans. Depuis, il a tourné au Québec et en Europe avec son premier spectacle, puis entame l’écriture de son deuxième. Il fut d’ailleurs lauréat Arts et culture du Gala Distinction Desjardins à l’automne 2023. « Présentement, je suis à l’écriture de mon second spectacle. En fait, il est presque tout sur papier. Il me reste à mettre de l’ordre là-dedans. Les personnages sont là, les intrigues sont là toutes. Il me reste à tricoter un peu entre… Apparaît sur: lhebdodustmaurice.com, |
| Crimes et délits. Attaque raciste à Québec : une femme condamnée à 90 jours de prison.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Attaque raciste à Québec : une femme condamnée à 90 jours de prison Ouvrir en mode plein écran Sara Terzini a attaqué un chauffeur de taxi avec une barre de fer en plus de tenir des propos haineux à son endroit. Photo : Facebook Sara Terzini Publié hier à 18 h 52 UTC ## Écouter l’article | 2 minutes Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| C’est du français ou ça n’en est pas ?
Pressentie pour chanter en ouverture des Jeux olympiques de Paris, Aya Nakamura est sous les feux de l’extrême droite sous prétexte qu’elle ne chante pas en français. Critique légitime ? Publié à 1h16 Mis à jour à 7h00 Nom Aya Nakamura Âge 28 ans Fonction Chanteuse Mots clés Jargon, Jeux olympiques, extrême droite ## Pourquoi on en parle Choix politique ou artistique ? Le magazine français _L’Express_ a révélé cette semaine que le président Emmanuel Macron aurait proposé à Aya Nakamura d’interpréter un morceau d’Édith Piaf à la cérémonie d’ouverture… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Des centaines de sites s’appuient sur l’IA pour générer des infos, parfois sciemment fausses
De simples internautes, mais aussi des décideurs sont ainsi de plus en plus nombreux à se laisser abuser, de bonne foi ou non. (Photo: 123RF) **La révolution de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) dite générative est employée par des centaines de sites internet pour créer des articles sans intervention humaine, et avec parfois la volonté de véhiculer de fausses informations, s’alarment des chercheurs.** De simples internautes, mais aussi des décideurs sont ainsi de plus en plus nombreux à se laisser abuser, de bonne foi ou non. En décembre, le président ukrainien Volodymyr… Apparaît sur: lesaffaires.com, radio-canada.ca, |
| Des élèves du Tournesol s’informent sur la désinformation
**Windsor** — Des élèves de l’école secondaire du Tournesol de Windsor ont eu l’occasion dernièrement de se pencher sur la désinformation lors du passage de Jean-François Poudrier, journaliste chez Noovo. Ainsi, trois groupes d’élèves ont pu accueillir l’ancien journaliste de Radio- Canada qui leur a offert ce cours-conférence intitulé « 30 secondes avant d’y croire ». Cette présentation a été produite par le Centre québécois d’éducation aux médias d’information (CQEMI). Cette activité est proposée aux écoles de tout le Québec pour aider les jeunes à reconnaître la désinformation et de… Apparaît sur: letincelle.qc.ca, |
| Deux, une histoire d’amour lesbienne pour défendre la France aux Oscars
VIDEO **Un réalisateur italien dont c’est le premier long-métrage, une histoire d’amour entre deux lesbiennes septuagénaires dont l’une est jouée par une actrice allemande: la France a fait un pari audacieux en désignant _Deux_ pour la représenter cette année aux Oscars.** Filippo Meneghetti se dit le premier surpris de ce choix, alors qu’il avait sur son chemin des poids lourds comme _ADN_ de Maïwenn et _Eté 85_ de François Ozon. «Je ne m’y attendais certainement pas!», assure le jeune réalisateur, dont le film, original et subtil, a été bien accueilli… Apparaît sur: fugues.com, |
| Développement domiciliaire : Vaste consultation sur la construction prévue à Saint-Hippolyte
La Ville de Saint-Hippolyte tiendra en juin prochain une consultation générale sur le développement résidentiel et commercial sur son territoire. C’est ce qu’a dévoilé le maire Yves Dagenais, après qu’une rencontre ciblée avec les citoyens du secteur du Lac Bleu ait démontré des inquiétudes de plusieurs résidents concernant l’approvisionnement en eau, versus les constructions. « On fera de l’enseignement public. On veut renseigner et mettre fin à une certaine propagande, à l’effet qu’il manquera de l’eau partout à Saint- Hippolyte. Depuis deux ans, on a un meilleur contrôle sur les… Apparaît sur: journallenord.com, |
| Gaza purifiera le cœur de l’humanité…
Désormais, j’ai peur d’écrire car il n’y a rien de nouveau dans ce que nous écrivons. Ce qui devait être dit a été dit. D’ailleurs, qui veut tuer la parole n’a qu’à la répéter encore et encore jusqu’à susciter l’ennui. Et ce, même lorsque cette parole porte sur la grandeur et le sacré, comme c’est parfois le cas d’une sublime mélodie dont on connaît chaque mouvement, mais dont on finit par se lasser à force de l’entendre. C’est pourquoi, il ne sert à rien de répéter que Gaza a révélé… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| La Chambre des représentants adopte le texte menaçant TikTok d’interdiction
(Washington) La Chambre américaine des représentants a adopté mercredi une proposition de loi qui prévoit l’interdiction de TikTok aux États-Unis si le réseau social ne coupe pas les liens avec sa maison mère ByteDance et plus largement avec la Chine. Publié à 7h01 Mis à jour à 10h45 Alex PIGMAN Agence France-Presse C’est un développement majeur pour la plateforme, qui ne semblait pas menacée il y a encore quelques jours, même si l’issue du vote à venir au Sénat reste incertaine. TikTok est depuis plusieurs mois dans le collimateur des… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, ledevoir.com, |
| La censure a continué de s’accentuer dans les bibliothèques américaines en 2013
NEW YORK — Les interdictions et les tentatives d’interdiction de livres ont encore augmenté aux États-Unis l’année dernière, continuant d’établir des niveaux records, selon un nouveau rapport de l’American Library Association (ALA). L’ALA a annoncé jeudi que 4240 ouvrages dans les bibliothèques scolaires et publiques avaient été ciblés en 2023, une augmentation substantielle par rapport au record de 2571 livres de 2022. Il s’agit aussi du chiffre le plus élevé que l’association des bibliothèques ait comptabilisé depuis qu’elle a commencé à suivre le dossier il y a plus de 20… Apparaît sur: lactualite.com, radio-canada.ca, |
| La loi sur les méfaits en ligne convainc peu les Canadiens, selon un sondage
OTTAWA — Moins de la moitié des Canadiens croient que le projet du gouvernement fédéral de réglementer les réseaux sociaux rendra les plateformes plus sûres, suggère un nouveau sondage. La firme Léger a récemment interrogé les Canadiens sur le projet de loi du gouvernement libéral entourant les méfaits en ligne. Il contient une série de mesures destinées à rendre les plateformes des réseaux sociaux plus sécuritaires, en particulier pour les enfants. La moitié des personnes interrogées ont déclaré qu’elles se méfiaient de la capacité du gouvernement à protéger la liberté… Apparaît sur: enbeauce.com, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lechodelaval.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, lanouvelle.net, granbyexpress.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, lerefletdulac.com, lhebdodustmaurice.com, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, journalleguide.com, leprogres.net, canadafrancais.com, lactualite.com, |
| La photo retouchée, désastre en termes de relations publiques
(Londres) La presse britannique s’est montrée plutôt clémente mardi envers la princesse Kate, mais la photo retouchée dont elle s’est attribué la responsabilité est un désastre en termes de communication, qui jette la suspicion sur les informations diffusées par le futur couple royal. Clara LALANNE Agence France-Presse La publication dimanche d’une photo de la princesse de Galles, tout sourire et entourée de ses enfants pour la fête des Mères, devait mettre un terme aux rumeurs et spéculations sur son absence de la vie publique depuis près de deux mois après… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Lady Gaga à la défense de Dylan Mulvaney: «C’est de la haine!»
Lady Gaga, une fervente défenseure des personnes transgenres, a mis en lumière et dénoncé les attaques haineuses dirigées vers Dylan Mulvaney. Ces réactions négatives ont émergé après que Gaga et Mulvaney aient partagé une publication conjointe célébrant la Journée internationale de la femme, déclenchant ainsi une polémique et une avalanche de messages haineux envers Dylan Mulvaney. Mulvaney a reçu un flot de messages haineux après avoir partagé une vidéo sur les réseaux sociaux. Dans cette vidéo, les deux artistes exprimaient leur joie pour l’événement, et les réactions qui en ont… Apparaît sur: hollywoodpq.com, |
| Le Portugal espère qu’un vainqueur s’illustre à l’issue d’élections générales serrées
LISBONNE, Portugal — L’avenir politique du Portugal est en jeu après les élections générales de dimanche, avec deux partis modérés dominants qui se disputent la course et devraient attendre des semaines pour une décision sur le vainqueur, après une augmentation sans précédent du soutien à un parti populiste qui a terminé troisième. L’Alliance démocratique dirigée par les sociaux-démocrates de centre-droite a remporté 79 sièges sur les 230 sièges de l’Assemblée nationale, le Parlement portugais, après le décompte de tous les votes exprimés au Portugal. Le Parti socialiste de centre-gauche, au… Apparaît sur: courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, leclaireurprogres.ca, journalleguide.com, lecourriersud.com, |
| Le chef du Hezbollah estime Israël trop affaibli pour lancer une guerre contre le Liban
Le chef du Hezbollah libanais, dont le parti échange des tirs avec Israël depuis des mois en soutien au Hamas palestinien, a estimé mercredi qu’Israël était trop affaibli pour se lancer dans une guerre contre le Liban. « L’armée israélienne est épuisée […] sur le front nord, en Cisjordanie et à Gaza », a estimé lors d’une allocution télévisée le chef du mouvement islamiste, Hassan Nasrallah. Ces propos interviennent alors qu’Israël lance des raids aériens de plus en plus en profondeur sur le territoire libanais, contre des positions du puissant… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Les conseils de quatre gestionnaires
Comment permet-on à l’innovation de prendre sa place, en entreprise ? Comment naît-elle, quel chemin emprunte-t-elle ? Qu’est-ce qui la fait fuir ? Quatre gestionnaires se confient sur leurs stratégies et leurs méthodes pour la stimuler au sein de leurs équipes. Publié à 1h01 Mis à jour à 10h00 ## Valeur ajoutée et liberté d’expression De façon formelle et informelle, l’innovation fait son chemin de diverses manières chez Latitude Management, un cabinet d’avocats spécialisé en prévention du harcèlement au travail fondé en 2019 qui compte une quarantaine d’employés. Par des… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Les crimes de la pensée
Margaret Atwood ne manque décidément pas d’imagination. La plus mondialement renommée des écrivaines canadiennes est connue pour ses livres ensorcelants, comme _La servante écarlate._ Certains des romans de l’Ontarienne de 84 ans mettent en garde contre les excès des bureaucraties toutes-puissantes et dépeignent des sociétés dystopiques où les religions et les idéologies répriment la libre-pensée. Critique féroce de la culture de l’annulation, cette féministe de la première heure s’est dissociée du mouvement #MeToo en raison des « lynchages » extrajudiciaires qui font en sorte, selon elle, que « le type… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Loi sur la laïcité de l’État
La Cour d’appel du Québec a reconnu, sans surprise, que le pouvoir de déroger à l’obligation de protéger les droits fondamentaux des citoyens a été utilisé d’une façon constitutionnellement correcte par le gouvernement du Québec dans la _Loi sur la laïcité de l’État_. Ce pouvoir de dérogation est inscrit dans les chartes canadienne et québécoise. Jocelyn Maclure Professeur titulaire de philosophie à l’Université McGill* Le gouvernement a décidé d’utiliser le pouvoir de dérogation de façon préventive plutôt que de tenter de démontrer que l’interdiction du port des signes religieux pour… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| L’Inde lance la mise en oeuvre d’une loi sur la citoyenneté qui exclut les musulmans
Le gouvernement du premier ministre indien Narendra Modi a annoncé lundi des règles pour mettre en oeuvre une loi de 2019 sur la citoyenneté qui exclut les musulmans, quelques semaines avant que le leader nationaliste hindou ne brigue un troisième mandat. L’amendement à la loi sur la citoyenneté prévoit un chemin rapide vers la naturalisation pour les hindous, les parsis, les sikhs, les bouddhistes, les jaïns et les chrétiens qui ont fui l’Afghanistan, le Bangladesh et le Pakistan vers l’Inde, à majorité hindoue, avant le 31 décembre 2014. La loi… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, radio-canada.ca, |
| Maison de Radio-Canada
Une enquête a été ouverte par la police de Montréal concernant des actes de vandalisme commis sur les locaux de Radio-Canada, à Montréal, plus tôt cette semaine. Des gestes revendiqués en ligne comme une réponse à la récente diffusion d’un reportage par l’émission _Enquête_ sur les thérapies de transition de genre chez les mineurs. À 2 h 20, le 13 mars dernier, un appel a été logé au 911 concernant des méfaits commis sur l’édifice « d’une entreprise médiatique » dans l’arrondissement de Ville-Marie, a confirmé le Service de police… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Maxime Paradis : Portrait d’une intégration régionale réussie
**Depuis deux décennies, les auditeurs de CHOX et les lecteurs du _Placoteux_ ont appris à connaître Maxime Paradis. À force de le voir sillonner les territoires du Kamouraska et de L’Islet, son personnage leur est devenu aussi familier que celui d’un collègue de travail ou d’un voisin de palier. Au moment de quitter l’espace public pour des tâches nouvelles, Maxime — puisque c’est ainsi que tout le monde l’appelle — a accepté de revoir avec _Le Placoteux_ son parcours médiatique.** Maxime est un fils de la Capitale-Nationale, de Val-Bélair, plus… Apparaît sur: leplacoteux.com, |
| Poursuites pour diffamation de la Ville contre des citoyens à Chambly
**Après la mise en demeure en avril de quatre citoyens dont certains appartiennent au Mouvement citoyen Chambly (MCC), et la lettre d’excuse de l’un d’entre eux, la Ville a décidé de passer à l’étape supérieure en entamant des poursuites pour diffamation contre certains.** Lors de la dernière séance du conseil municipal de Chambly, la période de questions a été largement occupée par les mises en demeure émises par la Ville à certains citoyens. Louise Chevrier, membre de l’Organisme sans but lucratif (OSBL) MCC, l’une des personnes visées par les actions… Apparaît sur: journaldechambly.com, |
| Quand Musk n’aime pas les questions, il annule l’émission
(San Francisco) À la suite d’une entrevue houleuse avec Elon Musk, l’entente de l’ancien présentateur de nouvelles Don Lemon pour un nouveau talk-show sur X a volé en éclats. Publié à 0h50 Mis à jour à 8h00 Kate Conger The New York Times Quelques jours avant la première émission, M. Musk a annulé le partenariat qui devait être conclu entre M. Lemon et X, au lendemain d’une interview d’une heure et demie avec le journaliste et ancien animateur à CNN. La conversation entre l’animateur et le propriétaire de X, de… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Ramener la recherche universitaire 20 ans en arrière
Dans un projet de loi déposé le 7 février dernier, le gouvernement Legault entend consacrer le transfert des responsabilités en matière de recherche du ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur vers le ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie. Par la même occasion, il souhaite procéder à l’abolition des trois Fonds de recherche du Québec (santé ; nature et technologie ; société et culture) pour les fusionner en un seul, nous ramenant ainsi plus de 20 ans en arrière, à l’époque du Fonds FCAR. Ces changements, qui ne répondent en rien… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Société. Des séances du conseil municipal inaccessibles.
Une jeune femme de Saguenay se désole des options offertes aux personnes à mobilité réduite qui désirent assister aux séances du conseil de ville qui se déroulent à l’hôtel de ville. Dans le cadre de son programme d’études, l’étudiante en Art et technologie des médias au Cégep de Jonquière a testé l’accessibilité de l’hôtel de ville. « Je devais aller couvrir la séance du conseil. J’ai dit à mon enseignante que la salle n’était pas adaptée. J’ai causé une onde de choc. Tout le monde pensait que ça allait de soi… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un nom et un surnom pas si difficiles à porter pour Alex Harvey
Le surnom était une de ces boutades lancées à la va-vite, un de ces éclairs de génie auxquels on attribue davantage de sens à retardement et qui ont l’habitude de surgir entre amis, lors de moments d’hilarité. Le surnom est devenu le titre de la biographie du skieur : _Alex Harvey,_ l _e prince — parcours d’un champion_ , qui paraît mercredi aux Éditions de l’Homme. Le sobriquet est une idée de Devon Kershaw, ancien membre de l’équipe nationale de ski de fond. L’auteur de l’ouvrage, Simon Drouin, y raconte… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un projet de loi qui pourrait mener à l’interdiction de TikTok adopté aux États-Unis
WASHINGTON — La Chambre des représentants des États-Unis a adopté mercredi un projet de loi qui pourrait imposer une interdiction nationale de la populaire application TikTok si son propriétaire établi en Chine ne vend pas la plateforme. Le projet de loi, adopté à 352 voix contre 65, est désormais renvoyé au Sénat, où son avenir demeure incertain. TikTok, qui compte plus de 150 millions d’utilisateurs aux États-Unis, est une filiale en propriété exclusive de la société technologique chinoise ByteDance. En présentant ce projet de loi, les législateurs de la Chambre… Apparaît sur: granbyexpress.com, lerefletdulac.com, lhebdodustmaurice.com, leprogres.net, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, journalleguide.com, lanouvelle.net, lesaffaires.com, |
| YouTube et X bloquent en Inde une vidéo sur le meurtre d’un leader sikh survenu en C.-B.
Les plateformes YouTube et X disent avoir bloqué l’accès en Inde à un reportage vidéo de _The Fifth Estate_ , à la demande du gouvernement indien. Le reportage, diffusé vendredi, concerne le meurtre du leader sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar, survenu à Surrey, en Colombie-Britannique, en juin 2023. Une vidéo de sécurité obtenue par l’émission de CBC News _The Fifth Estate_ montre que le meurtre du leader séparatiste sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar, militant pour la création du Khalistan, était une opération hautement coordonnée. La vidéo obtenue par _The Fifth Estate_ a… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, radio-canada.ca, |
| Élections en Russie : Vladimir Poutine largement réélu président (Regarder la vidéo)
Vladimir Poutine, 71 ans, au pouvoir depuis près d’un quart de siècle, a été largement et sans surprise réélu président de la Russie, d’après les premiers résultats officiels. Malgré les manifestations symboliques de quelques milliers d’opposants à midi devant certains bureaux de vote, le président russe a été réélu avec plus de 87 % des voix, selon un sondage à la sortie des urnes effectué par le Centre russe de recherche sur l’opinion publique (VCIOM). Vladimir Poutine obtient ainsi un nouveau mandat de six ans et devrait à terme dépasser… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| États-Unis : le projet de loi qui menace de bannir TikTok est adopté
La Chambre des représentants américaine a adopté mercredi une proposition de loi qui prévoit l’interdiction de TikTok aux États-Unis si le réseau social ne coupe pas les liens avec sa maison mère, ByteDance, et plus largement avec la Chine. C’est un développement majeur pour la plateforme, qui ne semblait pas menacée il y a encore quelques jours, même si l’issue du vote à venir au Sénat reste incertaine. TikTok est depuis plusieurs mois dans le collimateur des autorités américaines, de nombreux responsables estimant que la plateforme de vidéos courtes et… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| “La maladie du silence”.
_Le renforcement d’une méta-réalité parallèle est une des caractéristiques les plus singulières de notre temps, œuvre des grands médias, esclaves toujours plus fidèles des intérêts de l’imperium._ * **BERKELEY** – J’écris cette lettre pour que vous, qui vous pencherez sur notre époque en tant que professionnels formés au métier d’historien, la voyiez dans son ensemble pour ce qu’elle est, sans rien négliger. Nous, qui vivons aujourd’hui, n’avons pas la vision que je vous encourage à apporter à notre époque qui appartiendra à votre passé. Nous vivons une époque marquée par… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Amira Elghawaby on Islamophobia in Canada
_Content warning: Islamophobic violence_ The McGill community welcomed Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, on January 31 to lead a bilingual French and English discussion on “Unpacking the Dynamics of Islamophobia in Canada, Challenges and Opportunities.” The award-winning journalist and human rights advocate discussed her initiatives and efforts to counter hate, tackle Islamophobia, and promote inclusion. Organized by the Muslim Student Affairs Liaison in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and the Institute of Islamic Studies, the talk was part of a series of events on… Apparaît sur: mcgilldaily.com, |
| Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings
Transat A.T. Inc. has reined in summer growth plans as grounded planes continue to weigh on profit margins — after fears of a strike ate away at bookings last quarter, yielding a net loss, its CEO said. « The persisting speculation of a strike by flight attendants starting last November clearly affected bookings and yield for the winter season, » said chief executive Annick Guerard. The Montreal-based tour operator’s 2,100 flight attendants voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike mandate that month and twice rejected tentative deals before approving a… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Journalism Under Siege
_Content warning: violence, death_ _Certain quotes have been edited for brevity and clarity_ March 7, 2024 marks five months of the war in Gaza. At the time of writing, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000 people, including more than 12,300 children, 1,139 people in Israel, and 411 people in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile, an estimated 1,200 journalists in Gaza continue to be targeted and face precarious conditions as they relay information about the daily events and conditions on the ground. On February 28, the Committee to Protect… Apparaît sur: mcgilldaily.com, |
| Judge renews injunction on protests outside Jewish buildings in Montreal
## Article content A judge has renewed an injunction issued last week to bar protests at six Jewish community buildings. An order to bar protests within 50 metres of the buildings was granted on March 6 by the Quebec Superior Court for a period of 10 days on a provisional basis until the merits of the case can be heard. The renewal on Friday means the injunction will remain in place until at least April 8. Article content The buildings affected by the order are the Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Opinion: When it comes to kids’ online safety, leave politics aside
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Technology 2. Opinion # Opinion: When it comes to kids’ online safety, leave politics aside Challenges persist with issues like age verification; resolving them should be entrusted to technical experts. Author of the article: Azfar Adib • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 3 minute read Intense political debates are to be expected — but what seems lacking in this case are evidence-based statements from leading politicians, writes Concordia public scholar Azfar Adib. Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Pushed by “peaceful” pro-Palestinians
I immigrated to Canada from Europe nine years ago. I am not a member of the Jewish community or the Muslim diaspora. I believe in human values, which is why I think what Hamas did to Israeli civilians on October 7 was barbaric and unacceptable. I also find it difficult to digest the ever-increasing number of civilian deaths among Palestinians as a result of Israel’s response to eliminate Hamas. Not being an expert in this conflict, I try to listen to the arguments of both sides without being swayed by… Apparaît sur: thesuburban.com, |
| What we don’t talk about when we talk about The Zone of Interest
_The Zone of Interest,_ Jonathan Glazer’s most recent film, is loosely based on the Martin Amis novel of the same name and, as _The Guardian_ ’s Charlotte Higgins points out, on the autobiography of its central character Rudolf Höss ( _The Commandant of Auschwitz_ ). It deserves the praise it’s been accumulating. This is a Holocaust film focusing entirely on the quotidian lives of a Nazi commandant and his family living directly over the wall encircling Auschwitz, where the prisoners exist only as a terrifying soundscape and are never seen…. Apparaît sur: cultmtl.com, |
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| ‘Elon Musk is mad at me,’ says Don Lemon as billionaire abruptly cancels show after first interview
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Celebrity # ‘Elon Musk is mad at me,’ says Don Lemon as billionaire abruptly cancels show after first interview ‘Apparently free speech absolutism doesn’t apply when it comes to questions about him from people like me,’ former CNN anchor says Author of the article: The Associated Press David Hamilton Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 15 minutes ago • 2 minute read FILE: Don Lemon attends the 15th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Sunday, Dec…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| ‘I’m frustrated’: Residents with disabilities left in limbo as care worker strike looms
It’s been nearly one week since 160 unionized workers walked off the job at a facility for people with disabilities, leaving people without someone for the vital care they rely on. The strike at Ten Ten Sinclair Inc. – a non-profit program that oversees 100 clients at seven facilities – started March 6, and residents said they’ve had enough. “I’m frustrated, I’m annoyed, I’m angry,” said Lorna Ross, who has been a Ten Ten Sinclair client for more than three years. Ross lives with her two cats, Princess and Oreo,… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, |
| AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges. Attorney Nathan Wade’s resignation allows Willis to remain on the most sprawling of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential election. But the long-term damage to the… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Advocate calls for more hours of care, training, increased wages in audit on long-term care sector in N.B.
A senior waiting in hospital for a long-term care bed spent every day asking staff if she could have a banana with breakfast. It was part of her morning routine, when she lived at home. It never came, not until she broke down and told a student nurse — who went to a convenience store and bought her a bunch. That nurse relayed the story to Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate, Kelly Lamrock. “I can’t imagine the helplessness that somebody feels asking day after day for a tiny comfort when… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Ally of late Navalny accuses ‘Putin’s henchmen’ of attacking him in Lithuania, vows not to give up
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Leonid Volkov, the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, accused Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “henchmen” of being behind a brutal attack that left him hospitalized in Lithuania’s capital and vowed to “not give up.” Police said an assailant attacked Volkov on Tuesday as he arrived in a car at his Vilnius home, where he lives in exile. The attacker smashed one of his car’s windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer, police said. Volkov… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Ally of late Navalny accuses ‘Putin’s henchmen’ of …
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Leonid Volkov, the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s close associate and top strategist, accused Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “henchmen” of being behind a brutal attack that left him hospitalized in Lithuania’s capital and vowed to “not give up.” Police said an assailant attacked Volkov on Tuesday as he arrived in a car at his Vilnius home, where he lives in exile. The attacker smashed one of his car’s windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer, police said. Volkov… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Analysis-TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections of U.S. Constitution
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers want to force a sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner or ban it from app stores, which legal experts said would set up a showdown with the social media company over the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment free speech protections. While the bill itself does not say anything about speech, the proposal has alarmed civil rights advocates, TikTok and users of the app, all of whom could sue to block the proposal if it becomes law. Legal… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Andrew Tate detained in Romania on UK warrant
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a U.K. case dating back to 2012-2015, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan leave a tribunal in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities,… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, torontosun.com, |
| Are U.S. markets ‘bullish or bubble-icious’? Prominent BofA strategist replies
_Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow_ RBC Capital Markets analyst Darko Mihelic surveyed the Canadian bank sector and notes they are not as attractively valued as recent underperformance might suggest, “In Q1/24, core EPS for the large Canadian banks under our coverage increased ~12% QoQ but decreased ~8% YoY on average, and most of the banks exceeded our core EPS estimates except for a ~17% miss by BMO and ~2% miss by TD. We model core EPS to grow ~3% in… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| As Russian election approaches, country says Ukraine fired more missiles at a border region
Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv’s forces apparently kept up efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. Also, Ukrainian forces attempted cross-border raids that were repelled in Belgorod and the Kursk region, according to local authorities. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its troops killed 195 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed five tanks and four armored infantry vehicles, two days… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| As TikTok faces possible U.S. ban, former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin looks to buy the company
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. News # As TikTok faces possible U.S. ban, former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin looks to buy the company The House bill, passed by a vote of 352-65 and now headed to the Senate, would ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner ByteDance does not sell its stake Author of the article: The Associated Press Haleluya Hadero and Michelle Chapman Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 34 minutes ago • 4 minute read Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin in March 2020…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Assassins of memory and the crisis of civic literacy
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Assassins of memory and the crisis of civic literacy Remembrance is under siege as authoritarians across the globe work to disintegrate, misrepresent and eliminate its emancipatory possibilities. By Henry Giroux Save State troopers break up a civil rights march in Selma, Ala., March 7, 1965. In the U.S., the history of Indigenous genocide, slavery, Jim Crow, and a wave of resistance movements extending from the fight for civil rights to struggles for labour rights, are being systematically removed from schools, libraries, books, curricula and classroom pedagogy, Henry… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, |
| Attacked with hammer, Navalny ally blames Putin ‘henchmen’
Leonid Volkov, top strategist of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin’s « henchmen » of being behind a brutal attack that left him hospitalized in Lithuania’s capital and vowed to « not give up. » Police said an assailant attacked Volkov on Tuesday as he arrived in a car at his Vilnius home, where he lives in exile. The attacker smashed one of his car’s windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer, police said. Volkov suffered a broken arm « and… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma
VICTORIA – British Columbia introduced proposed legislation Thursday that would allow it to sue for health-related costs over damages by companies like social-media giants and energy drink manufacturers whose products could cause harm. The Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act is modelled on previous B.C. legislation that allows the province to seek recovery of health-related tobacco and opioid damage costs, Premier David Eby said. B.C. has been battling tobacco companies in court for 25 years and winning, Eby said at a news conference. The British Columbia government has introduced… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, timescolonist.com, |
| Behind the OnlyFans porn boom: allegations of rape, abuse and betrayal
Sammy remembers nearly every detail of the night in April 2022 when she says two men raped her. The Miami apartment, stark and empty, where it happened. The loud music as she screamed and told them to stop. The fear and the pain, the overwhelming sense of powerlessness. Sammy, recalling the night in an interview, also remembers seeing a phone perched on a dresser and thinking: Am I being filmed? Two months later, on June 30, an edited recording of Sammy’s alleged assault was posted on OnlyFans, a website where… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Bell: Gondek and her council pals give Calgarians the shaft — again
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Politics 2. Opinion 3. News 4. Local News 5. Columnists # Bell: Gondek and her council pals give Calgarians the shaft — again Instead, Calgarians can come to a public hearing before city council April 22 and get up and throw themselves on the mercy of the council majority Published Mar 15, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 4 minute read Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia ## Article content Not again! Yes, again. But what makes you think any differently. Article content There’s… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, calgarysun.com, |
| Biden says at D.C. dinner that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. ‘The other’s me’
WASHINGTON – The big news this week, President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party’s nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said. « The other’s me, » Biden quipped. The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflected ongoing criticism that his memory is hazy and he appears confused, instead highlighting moments when the 77-year-old Trump has slipped up, too. « Don’t… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Bill that could ban TikTok passed in the House. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) – TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform. The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China- based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in the popular social media platform within six months of the bill’s enactment. Here’s what you need to know: ### What’s in the House bill? The legislation essentially gives ByteDance two options: sell TikTok or face a ban. If… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, |
| Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in South Carolina
## Article content A former Boeing employee who raised quality-control and safety concerns over the company’s aircraft production was found dead this week, according to authorities in South Carolina. John Barnett, 62, was a quality manager with Boeing who retired in 2017 after several decades with the company. He died March 9 from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Charleston County coroner’s office said in a statement. The Charleston City Police Department is investigating, it added. Article content “We are saddened by Mr. Barnett’s passing, and our… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Boeing whistleblower found dead at 62
by: Nick Robertson, The Hill Posted: Mar 11, 2024 / 09:24 PM EDT Updated: Mar 11, 2024 / 09:28 PM EDT (The Hill) — A prominent Boeing whistleblower who reported on safety and quality control concerns in the company’s production line was found dead Saturday, according to South Carolina authorities. John Barnett, 62, died of an apparent self-inflicted wound on Friday, the Charleston County Coroner’s office said. He was found in his truck at his hotel’s parking lot. A 32-year veteran of Boeing, Barnett’s 2019 whistleblower allegations claimed that overworked… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, saltwire.com, newsnationnow.com, |
| Boeing whistleblower found dead in truck days after testifying in lawsuit against company
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Boeing whistleblower found dead in truck days after testifying in lawsuit against company Published Mar 11, 2024 • 2 minute read John Barnett. Photo by SCREEN GRAB /BBC NEWS ## Article content A former staffer at Boeing who raised concerns about the firm’s production standards was found dead in his truck in a hotel parking lot in South Carolina. Authorities on Monday confirmed that John Barnett, 62, died of a “self- inflicted” wound on March 9, according to multiple reports. Article content Barnett had… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, theprovince.com, |
| Boeing whistleblower who raised safety concerns found dead
Business Boeing whistleblower who raised safety concerns found dead A former Boeing Co. worker who raised concerns about the planemaker’s production standards at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner factory has been found dead, the BBC reported. By Peter Vercoe, Bloomberg The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside of company offices near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in El Segundo, California on January 18, 2024. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Save A former Boeing Co. worker who raised concerns about the planemaker’s production standards at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, |
| Britain considering measures to stop foreign states from buying newspapers
Britain is considering changing the law to stop a foreign state owning a news organization, government sources said on Tuesday, as it weighs up whether to allow Abu-Dhabi-backed Redbird IMI to buy the Telegraph newspaper. The bid for the politically influential Telegraph has raised questions about the independence of the media and the role of foreign investors acquiring assets that could undermine press freedom. Around 100 lawmakers, from all parties, have signed a letter opposing the takeover of the right-leaning newspaper and the Spectator political magazine by Redbird IMI, citing… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Britain proposes ‘debanking’ law after NatWest debacle
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain proposed a draft law on Thursday that will compel banks to give customers three months’ notice and an explanation before closing their accounts, after former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said last year he was ‘debanked’ on political grounds. Terminating services became a political issue after Farage said his account at private bank Coutts, part of NatWest, was closed due to his political views, spurring a row that ended with the shock departure of NatWest CEO Alison… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Calgary author amasses following in U.S., U.K. in spicy romantasy genre
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local Arts # Calgary author amasses following in U.S., U.K. in spicy romantasy genre Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 5 minute read Author Danielle L. Jensen. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /DARREN MAKOWICHUK/Postmedia _Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page._ ## Article content In the “FAQ” portion of Calgary writer Danielle L. Jensen’s website, the first frequently asked question is fairly blunt: How spicy… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, |
| Canada’s flawed online harms bill and the U.K.’s misguided legislation on extremism are parts of a troubling trend
Breaking News Headlines & Top Stories | The Star Dec 31, 1969 Meanwhile, across the pond and from the opposite end of the political spectrum, the United Kingdom’s governing Tories (but likely not after the next general election) last week unveiled equally disturbing legislation aimed at strangling radicalism in its crib by adopting a new definition for extremism as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance, that aims to: negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; undermine, overturn or replace the… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, |
| Canada, B.C. legislation would tackle harmful online services: Facebook whistleblower
A woman who blew the whistle about Facebook ignoring potential harms to users of the social media platform says proposed laws by Canada and B.C. have promise to hold tech companies to account for profiting off harmful content. Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, says big tech companies such as Facebook’s parent company Meta need to be held accountable for the harms their products cause while profiting at handsome margins of up to 30 per cent. Haugen, who testified before the U.S. Congress in 2021 about Facebook’s refusal to… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, theprovince.com, theprovince.com, |
| Canada’s Online Harms Act is revealing itself to be staggeringly reckless
You have to understand: the Online Harms Act was supposed to be the “good” bill, the one part of the Trudeau government’s three-pronged effort to regulate the internet that was addressed to a real problem. The Online News Act (Bill C-18) was a transparent shakedown operation, whose stated premise – by posting links to stories on news media websites, social- media platforms were not providing them with valuable free advertising but _stealing their content_ – was but a front for its actual premise: the platforms have money, and the media… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Canadians divided on whether online harms bill will make social media safer
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Canadians divided on whether online harms bill will make social media safer Half of respondents said they are wary of the government’s ability to protect free speech, and a majority said they support the controversial proposal to introduce stiffer sentences for hate speech crimes Author of the article: The Canadian Press Stephanie Taylor Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 36 minutes ago • 4 minute read Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government’s plan to regulate social media sites… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, theglobeandmail.com, winnipegfreepress.com, timescolonist.com, cp24.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report
NEW YORK (AP) — Bannings and attempted bannings of books soared again in the U.S. last year, continuing to set record highs, according to a new report from the American Library Association. On Thursday, the ALA announced that 4,240 works in school and public libraries had been targeted in 2023, a substantial hike from the then-record 2,571 books in 2022 and the most the library association has tallied since it began keeping track more than 20 years ago. As in recent years, many of the books being challenged — 47%… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Chinese legislature’s meetings return, but the limited openness they once had is gone
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Chinese legislature’s meetings return, but the limited openness they once had is gone Author of the article: The Associated Press Huizhong Wu Published Mar 12, 2024 • 4 minute read ## Article content BEIJING (AP) — This year, China’s national legislature resumed its annual in- person meetings without many of the restrictions that had been imposed since the pandemic. No more bubbles, multiple COVID-19 tests or social distancing. Officials say China is back to business, but in practice, the meetings… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, wivb.com, |
| Chris Selley: Tips for Canadian society on surviving the Israel-Hamas war
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Chris Selley: Tips for Canadian society on surviving the Israel-Hamas war This country should be a sanctuary from such conflicts, not another battleground Get the latest from Chris Selley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 50 minutes ago • 3 minute read Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside a synagogue in northern Toronto, March 7, 2024. Photo by Ari Blaff/National Post ## Article content Fact: If the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict represents a crisis for Canadian society, then it’s… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, vancouversun.com, |
| Citing alleged abuses on OnlyFans, lawmakers call for stronger safeguards
By Linda So and Andrew R.C. Marshall (Reuters) – Three U.S. lawmakers and two in Britain called for tougher safeguards against online sexual exploitation after a Reuters investigation this week identified more than 140 police complaints of nonconsensual pornography on OnlyFans, the popular adults-only website. « It is absolutely unconscionable, » U.S. Representative Ann Wagner, a Missouri Republican, said in a statement about the abuses alleged in the complaints. « These findings confirm what my office has known for years: Americans are being sexually exploited on OnlyFans, » said Wagner, who sponsored a federal… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Close ally of late opposition leader Navalny is attacked …
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Associates of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny reported Tuesday night that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania’s capital. Navalny’s spokesman Kira Yarmysh said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov’s car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer. Police and an ambulance were on the way, Yarmysh said. The attack took place in Vilnius nearly a month after Navalny’s unexplained death in a remote Arctic penal colony. President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Conor McGregor: How MMA star became a figurehead for the far-right in Ireland
“Ireland, we are at war,” UFC star Conor McGregor declared to his millions of social media followers on November 22, 2023. It’s not clear precisely what McGregor was referring to, but this post, was viewed more than 19 million times on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was later followed by a series of tweets about immigration which were then circulated amongst Telegram channels, seen by CNN to have links to the far- right. As far back as 2022, McGregor had expressed his support for people protesting against immigration **… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Culture war pits parents against educators — with kids’ identities caught in the middle
It’s a rite of passage for parents to get a peek inside the building where their soon-to-be kindergartners will meet their first teacher, join off-key singalongs and make abstract art that is most fitting for the kitchen fridge. Manitoba public schools host open-houses every February to ease family nerves and ensure smooth transitions come the first day of school in September. That’s why École Dieppe was the perfect target for supporters of Action4Canada — a radically conservative group whose self-proclaimed mandate is to protect “faith, family and freedom” — on… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Do you miss Shonda Rhimes Thursdays? Girls on the Bus might fill the Scandal-sized hole in your heart
Save “The world hasn’t changed, just your news algorithm.” Out of the mouths of babes — or, in this case, one of the journalistas in the new 10-parter starting this week, “Girls on the Bus.” Set in a fictional world during an election year and keeping pace with four female reporters on the campaign trail, it’s about the circus of politics and the politics of work. Careers on the line. Democracy too! Long shots, short leads, “found family” and misinformation. Kapish? Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, |
| EDITORIAL: Journalism and destroying trust with a doctored photo
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a photo released publicly March 10 and killed within hours by international news agencies may have launched a thousand conspiracy theories. Worse, it has shaken the public trust at a time when people need something to believe in. The family photo of the Princess of Wales and her three children was posted to social media by Kensington Palace Sunday with a message claiming the image had been taken by Prince William. Later that same day,… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| EU probes AliExpress over possibly illegal online products
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Alibaba’s AliExpress could face a hefty fine after the European Commission on Thursday opened an investigation into dissemination of potentially illegal and pornographic materials, the third such probe after social media platform X and TikTok. The move comes under powers granted to the EU executive from the Digital Services Act (DSA) which requires companies to do more to tackle illegal and harmful products on their platforms and followed a request for information sent to AliExpress last November…. Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Early returns show Putin has nearly 88 per cent of the vote in election where opposition was stifled
Russian officials released early returns Sunday showing President Vladimir Putin has nearly 88 per cent of the vote in an election where he stifled the opposition. The vote, which holds little suspense, is taking place against the backdrop of the harshest crackdown on political opposition and freedom of speech in Russia since Soviet times. Only three token candidates — and no one who opposes his war in Ukraine — were allowed to run against him as he sought a fifth term. Russia’s Central Election Commission says Putin has 87.97 per… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Edmonton civic worker strike averted until Friday as city, union agree to further bargaining
A strike that would have seen thousands of city workers walk off the job Thursday has been temporarily averted, hours before it was set to begin. Around 6,000 members of Civic Service Union 52 were expected to hit the picket line at 11 a.m. today. They could now walk off the job Friday morning. A union spokesperson confirmed to CBC News that the strike action has been postponed as collective bargaining resumes. In a joint statement Thursday morning, city manager Andre Corbould and union president Lanny Chudyk said the city… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Elon Musk abruptly cancels ‘The Don Lemon Show’ on X after he sits for the program’s first interview
News Elon Musk abruptly cancels ‘The Don Lemon Show’ on X after he sits for the program’s first interview Elon Musk abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show » on his social media network X after the former CNN anchor recorded an interview with the billionaire for its as-yet unaired first episode. By David Hamilton The Associated Press Mar 13, 2024 Email FILE – Tesla CEO Elon Musk waves as he leaves the Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars after a visit in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Musk abruptly… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, theglobeandmail.com, cp24.com, winnipegfreepress.com, edmontonsun.com, torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, winnipegsun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, theprovince.com, |
| European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt
CAIRO (AP) — The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Belgium, Italy, Austria, Cyprus and Greece, according to Egyptian officials. The package includes both grants and loans over the next three years for the Arab world’s most populous country, according to the… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| European Union announces an US$8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration
CAIRO – The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro (US$8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal, which drew criticism from rights groups over Egypt’s human rights record, is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, Italy, Austria, Cyprus and Greece, according to Egyptian officials. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met separately with von der Leyen… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Evening Update: Pro-democracy Russians abroad face voter suppression as Kremlin holds election
**Good evening,** let’s start with today’s top stories: **Pro-democracy Russians abroad face danger, voter suppression as Kremlin holds election** Russia’s battered democrats were reminded this week of just how precarious their lives are. Many of those who have fought hardest for change in recent years are either dead or in prison. Many have fled and are under attack. Many have sought refuge in Vilnius, Lithuania, which has emerged as a hub of Russia’s pro-democracy movement since Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago. The election process will… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Exclusive-Former US official’s work for Chinese client stirs concern over disclosure loopholes
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When a Chinese drone company came under U.S. government scrutiny over its alleged ties to China’s military, the company turned to one of America’s pre-eminent lawyers: Loretta Lynch, a former attorney general in the Obama administration. Lynch, who ran the U.S. Department of Justice from 2015 to 2017 and is now a partner at the Paul, Weiss law firm, wrote a letter to a senior Defense Department official last July on behalf of SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd, asking that her client be removed… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Exclusive-Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China
WASHINGTON – Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to launch a clandestine campaign on Chinese social media aimed at turning public opinion in China against its government, according to former U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the highly classified operation. Three former officials told Reuters that the CIA created a small team of operatives who used bogus internet identities to spread negative narratives about Xi Jinping’s government while leaking disparaging intelligence to overseas news outlets. The effort, which began in 2019, has not been… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| Exclusive: Boeing whistleblower’s friend questions …
(NewsNation) — Bob Ketchum, a friend of the Boeing whistleblower who was found dead outside a South Carolina hotel, is questioning the details surrounding John Barnett’s apparent suicide amid testimony about safety concerns in a lawsuit against his former employee. “Do we really believe this? Was there a setup? We don’t know,” Ketchum said during a Thursday appearance on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” Barnett’s death comes as Boeing’s quality and safety standards face scrutiny following several notable incidents, including a door plug blowing off a Boeing 737 Max jetliner mid-air and a… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| Explainer-What is Britain’s new extremism definition?
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS LONDON (Reuters) – Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday to counter a surge in hate crimes, raising some concerns it would inhibit free speech and unfairly target Muslim groups. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING THIS? The previous definition was in a 2011 counter-terrorism strategy programme known as Prevent. The government said this needed to be updated after a surge in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Earlier this month Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Explainer-Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the U.S. Senate and what that would actually mean. Why are US officials trying to ban TikTok? U.S. officials warn TikTok’s management is beholden to the Chinese government. For example, China could… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| First they came for TikTok. Then they might come for everyone else
Open this photo in gallery: Devotees of TikTok gather at the Capitol in Washington, as the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Lawmakers contend the app’s owner, ByteDance, is beholden to the Chinese government, which could demand access to the data of TikTok’s consumers in the U.S. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press _Dave Sommer is vice-president for strategic communications with Enterprise Canada. He previously served as head… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Florida may be waking up from anti-woke
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Florida may be waking up from anti-woke There are still reasonable Republicans in the U.S. who don’t worship at the altar of DeSantis or, even more alarmingly and unfathomably, Trump, writes Rosie DiManno. Email Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives brief remarks at the end of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session, Friday, March 8, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. There are still reasonable Republicans in the U.S. who don’t worship at the altar of DeSantis or, even more alarmingly and unfathomably, Trump, writes Rosie DiManno. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, |
| Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law upheld after settlement …
(The Hill) – The state of Florida settled a multi-year suit Monday against the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, which limits how LGBTQ topics can be discussed and presented in schools. The settlement agreement clarifies language of the 2022 Parental Rights in Education Act, keeping it in place but toning down what LGBTQ advocates in the state warned could illegally limit their rights. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-Fla.) office celebrated the settlement as a victory for his policy agenda. “We fought hard to ensure this law couldn’t be maligned in court,… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Former Boeing employee who reportedly raised concerns about company found dead
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who had reportedly raised concerns about the company’s production issues, was found dead of an apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. Barnett had worked at Boeing for 32 years before leaving the company in 2017, according to the BBC, which previously reported on his efforts to raise attention about the company’s production issues. The 62-year-old died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Charleston County coroner’s office in South Carolina confirmed on Tuesday. The Charleston City police are investigating, the coroner’s office said,… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Former Boeing whistleblower found dead from apparent ‘self-inflicted’ gunshot wound
A former longtime Boeing employee who had raised serious concerns about the company’s production standards was found dead in Charleston, South Carolina, over the weekend, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. A news release from the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said John Barnett, 62, died on March 9, from “what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” The city’s police department says detectives are investigating the case and “awaiting the formal cause of death, along with any additional findings that might shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Former deputy of Britain’s Conservative Party defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK
LONDON (AP) — The former deputy chairman of Britain’s Conservative Party, who drew condemnation last month for saying the mayor of London is controlled by Islamists, has defected to the smaller right-wing Reform U.K. Party. Lee Anderson was suspended as a Conservative lawmaker in Parliament after he claimed that Islamists had “got control” of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is a Muslim, amid heightened tensions in the U.K. over the Israel-Hamas war. Speaking at a news conference Monday, Anderson accused the governing Conservatives of stifling free speech. He said he… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Former top aide to Alexei Navalny attacked with hammer, blames ‘Putin’s henchmen’
**NOTE: _The following article contains graphic photos and descriptions. Please read at your own discretion._** Leonid Volkov, the former chief of staff for late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was hospitalized Tuesday after being beaten by an assailant armed with a hammer. Volkov is blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for the attack. Police said Volkov, 43, had just arrived at his home in Vilnius, Lithuania when an attacker smashed one of his car windows, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and hit him with a hammer. A criminal investigation into… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Free speech is dying whether or not the U.S. bans TikTok
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Free speech is dying whether or not the U.S. bans TikTok A Steve Mnuchin TikTok would enforce capitalist values and silence free speech, as do Meta, Google and X. In an undereducated U.S. careless of vanishing freedoms, this will get Donald Trump elected, perhaps permanently. Save The standoff between the U.S. government and Chinese video app TikTok conflates so many social media and free speech issues that it’s more like beef stew than an industrial dispute. More than 170 million Americans use the global app, just as… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, |
| GOP Kentucky House votes to defund diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Friday to choke off funding for diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities following an impassioned debate that had a GOP lawmaker dismissing DEI efforts as a failure and Democrats defending them as pillars of support for students from underrepresented groups. The overhauled bill passed the House by a vote of 68-18, sending it back to the Senate, which passed a much different version. House members stripped away the Senate’s language and inserted a replacement that takes a tougher stand on… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| GUNTER: Woke leftists will use online bill to wreak havoc
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # GUNTER: Woke leftists will use online bill to wreak havoc Get the latest from Lorne Gunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read A person types on a computer keyboard in this stock photo. Photo by file photo /Getty Images ## Article content If Bill C-63 passes, it will lead to cancel culture on steroids. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, edmontonsun.com, winnipegsun.com, |
| Gaza protests halt all in-person public access to Surrey, B.C., council meetings
SURREY, B.C. SURREY, B.C. — Protesters calling on city councillors in Surrey, British Columbia, to ask for a ceasefire in Gaza have instead triggered a series of security changes that include the temporary end of all in-person attendance at council meetings by members of the public. Mayor Brenda Locke told Monday’s council meeting that the decision to restrict public access had been made because of security concerns about protests that have been disrupting meetings since December, by demonstrators she said had « occupied » council chambers. « Reluctantly, we have had to take… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Geoff Johnson: Controversial novels are about what it means to be human
Those in Surrey who are fretting about authors like John Steinbeck, Harper Lee and others might want to take a closer look at Shakespeare Now that the fog of anti-intellectualism that runs rampant in the United States of Dysfunction has crept up over the border at least as far as Surrey, the folks who are fretting about the influence of authors like John Steinbeck, Harper Lee and others might want to take a closer look at Shakespeare. The novels _Of Mice and Men_ by Steinbeck (1937) and _To Kill a… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Google is restricting AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about the global elections set to happen this year, the Alphabet-owned firm said on Tuesday, as it looks to avoid potential missteps in the deployment of the technology. The update comes at a time when advancements in generative AI, including image and video generation, have fanned concerns of misinformation and fake news among the public, prompting governments to regulate the technology. When asked about elections such as the upcoming U.S. presidential match-up between… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| High school hockey team iced from post-season as RCMP probes hazing allegations
A rural Manitoba high school hockey team has withdrawn from A/AA provincial playoffs and its players made ineligible for their league’s post-season awards and upcoming all-star game amid an RCMP investigation into allegations of hazing, CBC News has learned. « I don’t know what to do other than to wait to see what happens right now. Mountain Mustangs are a part of our league. … It’s under investigation for the RCMP, » said Mike Watson, president of the Zone IV High School Hockey League. « I heard that it was a hazing type… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Historian traces how the invention of the book shaped humanity
Ideas53:59Papyrus: Exploring the Invention of the Book In the modern era, books are so ubiquitous as to seem mundane. But for philologist and historian Irene Vallejo, who has traced written texts back to their earliest origins, the simple fact of their existence is extraordinary. According to Vallejo, the book is one of humankind’s greatest inventions. « We take it for granted, » Vallejo said in conversation with _IDEAS_ host Nahlah Ayed. « But if we weren’t so used to it, I think we would think about it as a miracle. » As a physical… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former president Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday. A Republican congressional aide not authorized to speak publicly said that’s still the plan and there has not been significant pushback to the bill from lawmakers. A vote for the bill would represent an unusual break with the former president by House… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
United States House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. By Kevin Freking, Haleluya Hadero And Mary Clare Jalonick The Associated Press Mar 13, 2024 Email FILE PHOTO FILE – The TikTok Inc. building is seen… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, ctvnews.ca, torontosun.com, |
| House plows ahead with TikTok bill despite Trump
(The Hill) – The House is steaming ahead with a bill that could ban TikTok despite vocal opposition from former President Trump, who once led the charge against the popular app. The House will vote this week on the bipartisan Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, under a special rule that waives discussion of the bill and requires a two-third majority to pass, according to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) weekly schedule released Monday. “We must ensure the Chinese government cannot weaponize TikTok against American users and… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| House poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok but it faces uncertain path in the Senate
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # House poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok but it faces uncertain path in the Senate Author of the article: The Associated Press Kevin Freking Published Mar 13, 2024 • 4 minute read FILE – A TikTok sign is displayed on their building in Culver City, Calif., March 11, 2024. Photo by Damian Dovarganes /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ## Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that could lead to a ban of the popular video app TikTok in the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, financialpost.com, wivb.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| House to vote on bill banning TikTok
(NewsNation) — TikTok’s fate is in the hands of Congress as House lawmakers prepare to vote Wednesday on a bill that would ban the social media platform in the U.S. if the parent company doesn’t sell it. House Republicans are confident the bill banning the social media giant will pass, saying ByteDance, the company that owns it, could share Americans’ information with the Chinese government. If it passes in the House, the bill will then move to the Senate for a thorough review before it is put to a vote…. Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| How Chinese is TikTok? US lawmakers see it as China’s tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Business # How Chinese is TikTok? US lawmakers see it as China’s tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing Author of the article: The Associated Press Didi Tang Published Mar 14, 2024 • 5 minute read ## Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — If some U.S. lawmakers have their way, the United States and China could end up with something in common: TikTok might not be available in either country. The House on Wednesday approved a bill requiring the Beijing-based company ByteDance to sell its… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, |
| How key issues in Russia will be affected by the election set to give Putin 6 more years in power
Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week’s presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine in a war grinding through its third year and his country is more isolated than ever from the rest of the world. The all-but-certain outcome comes through his rigid control of Russia established during his 24 years in power — the longest Kremlin tenure since Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Putin, 71, has silenced virtually all dissent through harsh new laws that impose heavy fines or prison on independent… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, financialpost.com, |
| How key issues in Russia will be affected by the …
Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week’s presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine in a war grinding through its third year and his country is more isolated than ever from the rest of the world. The all-but-certain outcome comes through his rigid control of Russia established during his 24 years in power — the longest Kremlin tenure since Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Putin, 71, has silenced virtually all dissent through harsh new laws that impose heavy fines or prison on independent… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Human Rights Tribunal member who would hear cases if online harms bill passes once filed a hate speech complaint
Open this photo in gallery: Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani responds to questions from reporters in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 29. Virani says that to stop the Canadian Human Rights Commission from being flooded if Bill C-63 becomes law, it would be able to dismiss complaints quickly if they don’t meet the definition of hate speech. Those found to be abusing the process may also have to pay costs under safeguards in the bill, he said.Justin Tang/The Canadian… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing ‘hate speech’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing ‘hate speech’ David Thomas: Liberal online harms bill will put an end to robust political discourse Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 5 minute read Justice Minister Arif Virani speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa regarding the new online harms bill on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press ## Article content The Liberal government’s proposed Bill C-63, the online… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| In my gay youth, books were power for LGBTQ people. They still are – and reactionaries fear that
_Maurice Vellekoop is an artist and illustrator based in Toronto. He is the author of_ I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together: A Memoir. The cover of the tattered, dog-eared book is holding on for dear life. Its beyond-yellowed pages are falling out, and there is actual mould on the bio page. My copy of _Splendora_ , a deliriously comic 1978 novel by Edward Swift, has been one of my most beloved possessions since the early eighties. _Splendora_ is about an ethereally beautiful teen who flees his bigoted Texas… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| In the news today: Canadians wary of online regulation, according to new poll
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… **Canadians wary of online regulation: poll** A new survey suggests fewer than half of Canadians believe Ottawa’s plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer. Polling firm Leger asked just over 1,500 Canadians about the Liberal government’s proposal to enact… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| In today’s letters to the editor: China and Russia; hate speech; women’s rights; millennial women and burnout; the CBC
## Cool it Re “If China and Russia combine forces, they’d be a major threat to American hegemony” (Opinion, March 9): Give me Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s cool, unflinching realism any day, and spare me any infatuation with America’s collapsing hegemony. Even the most superficial examination of the global political scene surely suggests a multipolar world where no one power calls the shots, but rather where all hopefully recognize the imperative of creating a modus vivendi. Although international diplomacy appears to be virtually a dead letter at this critical… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims Author of the article: The Associated Press Sheikh Saaliq Published Mar 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read FILE- Indians raise their tied hands and shout slogans during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in New Delhi, India, Dec. 27, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that critics say is discriminatory against Muslims,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why?
Asia India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why? The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before Dec. 31, 2014. The law excludes Muslims, who are a majority in all three nations. By Sheikh Saaliq The Associated Press Mar 12, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the launch of the redevelopment project of the Sabarmati Mahatma Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, India, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. AP Photo/Ajit Solanki… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thestar.com, theglobeandmail.com, wivb.com, winnipegfreepress.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| Is book banning coming to Canada? Libraries, book stores, authors watching closely
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. National 3. Local News 4. Entertainment 5. Books # Is book banning coming to Canada? Libraries, book stores, authors watching closely Thousands of books were banned in the U.S. last year and the Surrey school district recently removed four classics from its recommended reading curriculum Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 46 minutes ago • 7 minute read Vancouver author Alex Kazemi has seen book sales increase since his novel New Millennium Boyz was targeted by the conservative American book challenging website BookLooks.org…. Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, |
| Is our troubled genius, Elon Musk, still a force for good?
Open this photo in gallery: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured during a visit at the company’s electric car plant in Gruenheide, near Berlin, eastern Germany, on March 13.ODD ANDERSEN/Getty Images Is there a private citizen on the planet who combines the creativity, power, wealth and genius of Elon Musk? Is anyone even close? We pay a lot of attention to our 21st-century Prometheus, but as he becomes more stridently political and moves closer to Donald Trump’s orbit, not enough. Mr. Musk, who attended Queen’s University and whose mother is… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Israeli tank strike killed ‘clearly identifiable’ Reuters reporter: UN report
ISTANBUL – An Israeli tank killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah in Lebanon last year by firing two 120 mm rounds at a group of « clearly identifiable journalists » in violation of international law, a UN investigation into the Oct. 13 incident has found. The investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), summarized in a report seen by Reuters, said its personnel did not record any exchange of fire across the border between Israel and Lebanon for more than 40 minutes before the Israeli Merkava tank opened fire. « The… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Italy plans prison crackdown that pushes Western boundaries
By Claudia Cristoferi, Emilio Parodi and Angelo Amante MILAN (Reuters) – Prisoners in the northern Italian city of Parma are on hunger strike over poor sanitation and overcrowding, the latest in a spate of protests in the country’s jails where cases of suicide and self-harm are at an all-time high. Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government has responded by threatening to make even peaceful protesting a criminal offence – a draconian crackdown that experts say has no parallel in any other Western democracy. The move is among a raft of law-and-order initiatives… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Jamie Sarkonak: We didn’t need ‘person with a vagina’ added to the legal vernacular
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Jamie Sarkonak: We didn’t need ‘person with a vagina’ added to the legal vernacular For the second time in the past year, the Supreme Court of Canada has adopted terminology promoted by gender activists Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 46 minutes ago • 5 minute read Photo by iStockphoto / Getty Images ## Article content The term “person with a vagina” made its legal debut in Canada last Friday. It’s inclusive-speak for “woman,” and now it’s part of the vernacular of… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Jason Ellis: There is no book ban in Surrey. Just a school system accommodating differences
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Op-Ed # Jason Ellis: There is no book ban in Surrey. Just a school system accommodating differences Opinion: The books are still in school libraries. But now students will not be asked to read the “n-word” over and over to get through an assigned text. Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 3 minute read Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill A Mockingbird is no longer part of the recommended reading curriculum in Surrey. Photo by Files /Handout ## Article content… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com, |
| Joe Warmington: Ron MacLean deserves game misconduct for misleading Don Cherry post
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NHL 2. National 3. Hockey # Joe Warmington: Ron MacLean deserves game misconduct for misleading Don Cherry post Opinion: The photograph MacLean posted is not what it may look like Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read In image posted to X on March 10, 2024 by Ron MacLean, left, with Don Cherry. Photo by @Ron_MacLean /X ## Article content Somebody needed to call a penalty on this play. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, lfpress.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| Judge dismisses parts of Leah Remini’s Scientology harassment lawsuit
A judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday dismissed portions of Leah Remini‘s civil defamation and harassment lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, to which the actor formerly belonged. In a lengthy, mixed ruling, Judge Randolph Hammock struck down significant portions of the lawsuit on the grounds of American First Amendment rights. In the almost 40-page ruling, which was shared by Deadline, the judge threw out certain defamation claims under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which protects free speech to do with matters of public interest. Hammock’s ruling, however,… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| KINSELLA: Hate propaganda like red pins worn at Oscars becoming more routine
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # KINSELLA: Hate propaganda like red pins worn at Oscars becoming more routine Published Mar 11, 2024 • Last updated 38 minutes ago • 3 minute read FIlm producer Nadim Cheikhrouha wears an « Artists4Ceasefire » pin as he attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN /AFP via Getty Images ## Article content GENOCIDE IS NOT KOSHER. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, winnipegsun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, theprovince.com, |
| KINSELLA: Targeting synagogue must be treated as the hate crime it is
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # KINSELLA: Targeting synagogue must be treated as the hate crime it is What happened last week was explicitly an attack on a religion Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 3 minute read Protesters outside a synagogue in Thornhill Thursday, March 7, 2024. Joe Warmington/Toronto Sun ## Article content What’s it going to take? Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, edmontonsun.com, |
| Kate Middleton and the royals enter their fake-news era
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Kate Middleton and the royals enter their fake-news era An acknowledged bit of media manipulation and longstanding interest in the royals come together to propel a wave of online sleuthing and speculation, but firm new insights about the princess remain seemingly impossible for outsiders. Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, is seen in a pool photo smiling as she visits the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust charity on May 16, 2023, in Bath, England. Kin Cheung Save Kate Middleton is missing — or, depending on which social media-addled person… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, |
| LILLEY: Protesters with hateful messages fail to stop Trudeau event
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA 2. Columnists 3. Canada # LILLEY: Protesters with hateful messages fail to stop Trudeau event Blatant anti-Semitism on display as pro-Hamas mob tries to shut down Trudeau fundraiser in Toronto. Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 15, 2024 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 3 minute read Pro-Palestinian protesters tried unsuccessfully to shut down a Liberal Party event at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto on Friday, March 15, 2024. Photo by Brian Lilley… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, winnipegsun.com, |
| LILLEY: Trudeau needs to explain his concerns about the TikTok app
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists 2. Canada # LILLEY: Trudeau needs to explain his concerns about the TikTok app Governments around the world are expressing concern with the popular app, our own government needs to tell us why Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 17 minutes ago • 3 minute read China’s flags are seen near a TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken July 16, 2020. Photo by Florence Lo/Illustration /REUTERS ## Article content The American… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, edmontonsun.com, |
| Letters March 12: Play’s cancellation a sign of the times; vaccines are a proven lifesaver
### Cancellation of play a loss for free speech Re: “Residential-school play cancelled after complaints playwright is white,” March 8. A playwright’s free speech has been disallowed because it failed to include the voices of the oppressed (the residential schoolchildren) while delving deeply into the progressive moral failures of a nun-teacher, the core of the play. This play is an entirely legitimate exploration of the term “the banality of evil.” Racism is not part of the script. The proponents of cancellation have no right to deny the playwright’s right to… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Letters March 14: Advice from Cicero; double-decker through Goldstream; too much paid for transit land
### Financial knowledge through the ages I was reading a modern novel recently when I came across a useful quote. It read “the budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled and public debt should be reduced.” Words to live by, wouldn’t you think? This quote was uttered by Cicero, a celebrated Roman lawyer, about 2,000 years ago. Can we learn from this wonderful and ancient idea? Perhaps! Fred Whittaker Sooke ### Consider second level through Goldstream The government needs to give their head a shake if they think… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Letters March 15: Don’t widen highway at Goldstream; garden-waste fees; cancelled play
### Enforce traffic rules, leave the road alone Instead of widening the Malahat through Goldstream Park, I would suggest that the speed limits be enforced, lighting be improved and the transport police frequently check vehicles for proper snow tires. Too many people flout the regulations that are meant to make driving safer. I prefer enforcement to more environmental degradation. Richard Dean Sidney ### Rather than a wider road, let’s try a train Widening the roadway for the Goldstream corridor? Oh, if we only had a train! And a brain! Sabine… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Letters for March 13, 2024: ‘Nenshi was good for Calgary, why oppose his bid for the NDP?’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Letters # Letters for March 13, 2024: ‘Nenshi was good for Calgary, why oppose his bid for the NDP?’ Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 48 minutes ago • 1 minute read Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi has thrown his hat into the Alberta NDP leadership race. Photo taken in Calgary on Monday, March 11, 2024. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia ## Article content **Nenshi is a good man** Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, |
| Letters, March 16, 2024: ‘Feds hanging our Air Force out to dry’
Article content Canadians should be shocked as the Canadian Air Force has ended pilot training. What is next, an Army with no guns or a Navy with no ships? I see this as an extension of the Justin Trudeau broader policy of a country with no money. Has there ever been a more destructive or disastrous Prime Minister in Canadian history? Article content CHRIS ROBERTSON _(The lack of support for our military is shameful.)_ **Are you going to fight C-63?** PM Trudeau and the totalitarian Liberal Party have tabled another… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, |
| Letters: If this was the U.S., we could impeach Trudeau
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment 2. Letters # Letters: If this was the U.S., we could impeach Trudeau Readers slam the Liberal government for failure to control protests, the clipping of our air force’s wings, the health-care and affordability crises, and more Published Mar 17, 2024 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 9 minute read Letter writer Larry Sylvester laments the inability of Canadians to impeach Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, seen at a North American Leaders summit on Jan. 10, 2023. Photo by Hector Vivas / Getty Images… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Letters: Kiss free speech goodbye with Liberal ‘Star Chamber’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment 2. Letters # Letters: Kiss free speech goodbye with Liberal ‘Star Chamber’ Readers weigh in on the federal government’s new ‘online harms’ bill, why Canadians are angry right now, and more Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 4 minute read The Trudeau government’s Bill C-63, the so-called « online harms » bill, will violate Canadians’ constitutional freedoms, argues letter writer Edward Sager. Photo by Getty Images Article content Bill C-63, the so-called “online harms” bill, effectively resurrects the infamous Star Chamber,… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Man charged in Vancouver anti-Semitic hate crime after hostage poster defaced
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man has been charged for allegedly uttering threats and defacing a poster of Jewish hostages in Vancouver. Witnesses reported a man had defaced a poster of Israeli hostages, and was using anti-Semitic and threatening language. On Feb. 21, the BC Prosecution Service approved charges of willful promotion of hatred against an identifiable group and uttering threats against 33-year- old, Mircea Iulian Pripoae. Vancouver police announced the charges on Tuesday, March 12. “We support everyone’s right to express themselves peacefully, respectfully, and… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, globalnews.ca, |
| Margaret Atwood calls online harms bill ‘Orwellian,’ notes potential for abuse
Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood has warned that the federal government’s online harms bill is “Orwellian” and its definitions of punishable hate speech are vague and could invite abuse, such as unwarranted complaints under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Ms. Atwood said she has been the frequent target of “hate speech, online vilification, lies, threats and doxxing” and is “no fan of this kind of online behaviour.” But, in an e-mail exchange with The Globe and Mail, she said she is “also no fan of unsupervised authority acting under vague laws,… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Margaret Atwood, Elon Musk call out Trudeau’s ‘Orwellian’ hate speech legislation
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canadian Politics 3. Canada # Margaret Atwood, Elon Musk call out Trudeau’s ‘Orwellian’ hate speech legislation Atwood has criticized the Online Harms Act: ‘The possibilities for revenge false accusations + thoughtcrime stuff are sooo inviting!’ Published Mar 12, 2024 • 5 minute read Margaret Atwood in 2019. Photo by Chris Young /The Canadian Press ## Article content Canadian author Margaret Atwood, who has been called the “prophet of dystopia,” is among the prominent voices, including Elon Musk, criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “Orwellian” online… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Microsoft singles out Google’s competitive edge in generative AI
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft has told EU antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants. The comments by Microsoft were in response to a consultationlaunched by the European Commission in January on the level of competition in generative AI. The growing popularity of generative AI, which can generate human-like responses to written prompts and is exemplified by Microsoft-backed… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Murray Mandryk: Right to speak up should be fundamental in Sask.
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # Murray Mandryk: Right to speak up should be fundamental in Sask. The duty of politicians to speak up is only exceeded by the rights of voters to speak up against them. Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill called in the RCMP to remove « disruptive » protesters from his constituency office. Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader- Post ## Article content Regardless of how lowly, it is the duty of all elected politicians to… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, thestarphoenix.com, |
| Musk’s X cancels partnership with former CNN anchor Don Lemon
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Social media platform X has canceled its partnership with Don Lemon, it said on Wednesday, hours after the former CNN anchor said the platform’s owner Elon Musk would be his first guest in an interview due to be aired on Monday. X said in January that Lemon – who was fired in April last year after nearly 17 years at CNN – would host a new exclusive show on the platform covering politics, culture, sports and entertainment. « The Don Lemon Show » was… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Navalny’s ally attacked with a hammer blames Putin: ‘They wanted to make minced meat of me’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Navalny’s ally attacked with a hammer blames Putin: ‘They wanted to make minced meat of me’ Alexey Navalny, Putin’s most prominent opponent, died last month at the age of 47 in an Arctic prison camp where he was serving a 19-year sentence for extremism Author of the article: Bloomberg News Milda Seputyte and Henry Meyer Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 2 minute read FILE: Russia’s Leonid Volkov, Chief of staff for the 2018 presidential election for Alexei Navalny’s… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| New law would allow B.C. to sue corporations over ‘health-related wrongs’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News 3. Health # New law would allow B.C. to sue corporations over ‘health-related wrongs’ The bill would allow the government to sue individuals or corporations to recover the costs of « health-related wrongs. » Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 34 minutes ago • 2 minute read Premier David Eby first mentioned the idea in January when he announced that the government would ban cell phones in classrooms and give more resources to victims of online sextortion. Photo by Nick Procaylo /PNG ##… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake chief librarian under fire for column supporting controversial U.S. group
Save The Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library board is expected to respond to the community next week after public uproar over a column penned by chief librarian Cathy Simpson in support of an American-based organization that opponents say promotes “anti-LGBTQ+ pseudo-science.” “Cathy is working on a plan to restore confidence in the library,” said board chair Daryl Novak, a day after the library board held an in-camera meeting to address the chief librarian’s article. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in In its Feb. 22 edition, the Lake Report published… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, |
| Nobel Literature laureate Mo Yan is accused in patriotism lawsuit of insulting China’s heroes
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — His writing won China’s first Nobel Prize for Literature, but is it patriotic enough for Xi Jinping’s China? That’s the question at the center of a high-profile lawsuit now driving a debate about nationalism in China. Patriotic campaigns have become more common in recent years in China, as online nationalists attack journalists, writers or other public figures they say have offended the country’s dignity, but it is unusual for a figure as prominent as Mo Yan to be targeted. Patriotic blogger Wu Wanzheng, who goes by… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| On Russian TV ahead of the election, there’s only one program: Putin’s
Europe On Russian TV ahead of the election, there’s only one program: Putin’s LONDON (AP) — Thousands of Russians braved the cold for hours earlier this month to honor the opposition politician Alexei Navalny after his funeral. They chanted anti-war slogans and covered his gravesite with so many flowers that it disappeared from view. By Emma Burrows The Associated Press Mar 11, 2024 A woman walks past a billboard promoting the upcoming presidential election with the words in Russian « Time to vote » in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, March 7, 2024…. Apparaît sur: thestar.com, ctvnews.ca, nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| One-time mayoral candidate wants judge to declare protest bylaw unconstitutional
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Calgary # One-time mayoral candidate wants judge to declare protest bylaw unconstitutional Larry Heather, who was ticketed during an anti-Reading with Royalty event last April 15, wants a city judge to find the bylaw violates his Charter rights Published Mar 13, 2024 • 2 minute read Larry Heather on Monday, September 23, 2013. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia ## Article content Calgary’s Safe and Inclusive Access bylaw violates freedom of religion, a former failed mayoral candidate says. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, |
| Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed U.K. arrest warrant, his spokesperson says
BUCHAREST, Romania – Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday. Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a U.K. case dating back to 2012-15, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. She said the Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to make a “pivotal decision” Tuesday on whether to execute the warrants issued by the Westminster Magistrates Court in London, in a move that could trigger… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, thestar.com, |
| Oregon GOP senators barred from reelection over walkout seek statewide office instead
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two Republican state senators in Oregon are seeking statewide office after being barred from reelection for staging a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun control. Sen. Brian Boquist, who also made headlines for his threatening comments toward state police during GOP-led walkouts in 2019, is running for state treasurer. Sen. Dennis Linthicum is running for secretary of state, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Both were among the 10 GOP senators whose boycott of the Legislature last year disqualified them… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Ottawa shouldn’t dither on the dangers of TikTok
Suddenly, the clock is ticking on TikTok. On Thursday, the Liberal government let it be known that it secretly ordered a national-security review of the insanely popular Chinese video-sharing app last September. That announcement came a day after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if signed into law, would force the Chinese owner of the app to sell it or see it banned in the United States. A backroom security review isn’t enough. Banning TikTok if it remains in Chinese hands is something Canada should be actively… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Ottawa surgeon not ‘free’ to share controversial COVID-19 views with patients: college
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canada # Ottawa surgeon not ‘free’ to share controversial COVID-19 views with patients: college Dr. Miklos Matyas recently lost his appeal of an order issued by the complaints committee of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 4 minute read The Toronto headquarters of the Ontario College of Surgeons and Physicians. Photo by Peter J. Thompson /Postmedia ## Article content An Ottawa surgeon has been ordered to take a remedial course on ethics… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, saltwire.com, ottawacitizen.com, torontosun.com, |
| Pakistani court sentences man to death and teenager to life in prison for insulting Islam’s prophet
MULTAN, Pakistan – Officials say a Pakistani court has sentenced a 22-year-old student to death and given a life sentence to a teenager after finding them guilty of insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Both had denied the charges and have the right to appeal. Aslam Gujar, a lawyer who represented student Junaid Munir told The Associated Press that the judge in the city of Gujranwala in Punjab province announced the death penalty for his client last week. The trial stemmed from charges brought in 2022 that Munir shared blasphemous content via… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Politics Briefing: Newfoundland the latest province to balk at pending hike in carbon pricing
Hello, The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking issue with a looming increase in federal carbon pricing planned by the Liberal government. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent today, Andrew Furey called for restraint. At issue is a scheduled April 1 increase in the price of carbon pollution by $15 a tonne as part of a plan to keep increasing the price until 2030. Furey, a Liberal, said the measure is “causing understandable worry” as people consider how they will manage the “mounting financial strain.” “We… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Politics Briefing: Wayne Gretzky, Jean Charest, PM Trudeau to speak at Brian Mulroney’s state funeral
Hello, Hockey great Wayne Gretzky, former Quebec premier Jean Charest and James Baker – U.S. secretary of state under president George H.W. Bush – will be among the speakers delivering eulogies at next week’s state funeral service for former prime minister Brian Mulroney. Caroline Mulroney, his daughter and current Ontario Treasury Board president, will also deliver a eulogy to her father at next Saturday’s service at the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal. The details, announced today by the federal Heritage department, also include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivering an address at… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Pornhub owner touts new policies to prevent illegal videos on its site
Nearly one year after taking over the world’s largest pornography website, Pornhub’s parent company, Aylo, says it « regrets » having hosted illegal content in the past but said changes have been made to prevent it from happening again. Aylo admitted on Dec. 21, 2023, that it profited from videos of sex trafficking. It avoided a criminal conviction by entering into a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The Montreal-founded company had to pay the U.S. government $1.8 million as part of the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Pornography, Parliament and parents
It’s hard to quibble with the goal behind Bill S-210: keeping pornography, often violent and misogynistic, out of the sight of minors. But good intentions alone don’t make for good laws. The bill, which has the support of all opposition parties and some Liberal MPs, would require organizations that provide sexually explicit material online to bar access to anyone under the age of 18. Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, the bill’s creator, draws a parallel between existing laws that try to prevent minors from buying printed pornography, liquor or tobacco products. And… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Pro-Palestinian protests lead B.C. municipality to close council meetings to in-person public attendance
A B.C. city is temporarily closing its council meetings to in-person public attendance due to pro-Palestinian protests. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke read a statement ahead of a regular council land-use meeting Monday evening, saying arrangements have been made for members of the public to view meetings on city premises, but not in the gallery where council usually gathers. « This is the result of escalating protests, » she said, adding that other safety measures being implemented include increasing security and police presence at city hall « to safeguard visitors and staff. » Locke said… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Public sector watchdog will be latest to dig into ArriveCan scandal
The federal watchdog responsible for examining wrongdoing in the public sector says the office is launching an “investigation” in relation to the ArriveCan app controversy — the latest probe into the scandal-ridden project. Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway is probing “several allegations of wrongdoing” and looking into complaints alleging two former Canada Border Services Agency officials faced “reprisals” for accusing their superiors of “misleading” Parliament about who ultimately hired GC Strategies — the IT firm behind the program. The two-person company is now at the center of a widening… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Pussy Riot gets a retrospective and presents punk theatre in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Music 2. Local Arts 3. Entertainment 4. Celebrity 5. Books # Pussy Riot gets a retrospective and presents punk theatre in Vancouver Core member of Pussy Riot talks about the new show and exhibit in Vancouver Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Pussy Riot Velvet Terrorism exhibit and performance takes place at Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver in March 2024. Show at the Pearl on Granville. Photo by Denis Bochakarev 2012 /sun _Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, |
| Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he’s all but certain to secure another six-year term. The Russian leader has repeatedly talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The most recent such threat came in his state-of-the-nation address last month, when he warned the West that deepening its involvement in the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear …
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days ahead of an election in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term. The Russian leader has repeatedly talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since invading Ukraine in February 2022. The most recent such threat came in his state-of-the-nation address last month, when he warned the West that deepening its involvement in the fighting in Ukraine would… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| Reactions abroad to Russia’s presidential election
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Following are reactions from foreign governments and officials to Russia’s presidential election, which handed Vladimir Putin a landslide win and another six-year term in office, according to first official results on Sunday. WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SPOKESPERSON « The elections are obviously not free nor fair given how Mr. Putin has imprisoned political opponents and prevented others from running against him. » UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY « These days, the Russian dictator is simulating another election. It is clear to everyone in the world… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Reddit’s long, rocky road to an initial public offering
During a leadership crisis in 2015, Reddit asked Steve Huffman, one of its founders, to return to run the social media platform. Huffman, who was working on a travel site, was not eager to come back. Reddit was a headache. It was experiencing a revolving door of CEOs. Its sprawling community of users was combative with management. Reddit’s ownership was also complicated, and its technology was lagging behind competitors. “I ran into the burning building,” Huffman said in a 2017 podcast describing his return. This month, Reddit is poised to… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Romanian court extends restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate who is awaiting trial
BUCHAREST, Romania – A court in Romania’s capital on Wednesday extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal extended by a maximum of 60 days the restrictions, which stipulate Tate may not leave the country. Tate, 37, had requested that he be able to travel within the European Union with the prior approval of a judge. He can appeal within 48 hours. Andrew Tate, who has amassed 8.9… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Romanian court grants U.K.’s request to extradite online influencer Andrew Tate
BUCHAREST, Romania – A court in Romania’s capital on Tuesday granted a request by British authorities to extradite the divisive online influencer Andrew Tate, but only after legal proceedings against him in Romania have been concluded, his spokesperson said. The Bucharest Court of Appeal’s decision came after Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained on Monday evening on arrest warrants issued by British authorities over allegations of sexual aggression in a U.K. case dating back to 2012-2015. The appeals court, where the Tate brothers appeared in handcuffs on… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Romanian court grants UK’s request to extradite Andrew Tate, once local legal cases are concluded
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Romanian court grants UK’s request to extradite Andrew Tate, once local legal cases are concluded The decision came after Tate and his brother Tristan Tate were detained on arrest warrants issued by British authorities over allegations of sexual aggression in a U.K. case dating back to 2012-2015 Author of the article: The Associated Press Stephen Mcgrath And Andreea Alexandru Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 4 minute read FILE: Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan leave the tribunal… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Russia says Ukraine fired more missiles at border region on eve of election
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Russia says Ukraine fired more missiles at border region on eve of election Author of the article: Associated Press Emma Burrows Published Mar 14, 2024 • 3 minute read A woman walks holding her mobile phone past a photograph showing a scene from the 2014 Maidan revolution in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Photo by Vadim Ghirda /AP Photo ## Article content Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday,… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a …
Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing one person and wounding six, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv’s forces apparently kept up their efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election, a vote that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. Also, in Russia’s Kursk border region, Ukrainian forces attempted a cross- border raid that was repelled, according to local authorities. It was not possible to independently verify the Russian claims. The Ukrainian assaults on Russian territory in recent… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Russians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Putin is set to extend his rule
Europe Russians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Putin is set to extend his rule Russians crowded outside polling stations at midday Sunday on the last day of a three-day presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin, who is poised to extend his rule of nearly a quarter century for six more years after a relentless crackdown on dissent. By The Associated Press Save Russians crowded outside polling stations at midday Sunday on the last day of a three-day presidential election, apparently heeding… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, ctvnews.ca, thespec.com, |
| Russians in Latvia vote in presidential election, and some protest against Putin
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Russian citizens in Latvia cast ballots in their home country’s presidential election on Sunday, while opponents of President Vladimir Putin rallied in front of the embassy in Riga in a peaceful « noon against Putin » protest. While a sizeable number of people who arrived recently in the country were likely to cast a vote against Putin or take part in the protest, more longtime Russian residents were more reticent about expressing their views. At the beginning of 2023, there were some 37,906 Russian… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Russia’s election set to tighten Putin’s grip despite some protests at polling stations
Open this photo in gallery: People queue outside a polling station during Russia’s presidential election in Moscow on March 17, 2024.NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/Getty Images President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule. Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Rwandan court bars opposition candidate, paving way for Kagame victory
Open this photo in gallery: Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 20, 2023.Caitlin Ochs/Reuters A Rwandan court has barred a high-profile opposition leader from the July presidential election, clearing the way for another easy victory by President Paul Kagame as he enters his fourth decade of rule. The High Court ruled that Victoire Ingabire is ineligible to run in the election because of an earlier conviction for “divisionism” for questioning the lack of justice for Hutu… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| SCOTUS won’t act to let Texas students host drag …
(The Hill) — The Supreme Court will not intervene to let students at West Texas A&M University host a drag show while their First Amendment lawsuit against a similar show’s cancellation is on appeal. The court on Friday denied the students’ request for emergency action so a charity drag performance set for later this month could go ahead. The students have claimed that an order preventing drag events on campus violates their constitutional rights. “This act of censorship is predicated on nothing more than the president’s personal opinion that a… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seventy-eight protesters were ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza, prosecutors said. The Nov. 16 protest came as San Francisco was hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Protesters calling for a cease-fire have also blocked major roadways in cities including Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Philadelphia. “This is a… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| Security concern sees rezoning info tour cancelled
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Calgary # Security concern sees rezoning info tour cancelled Published Mar 16, 2024 • Last updated 44 minutes ago • 3 minute read Home construction is shown at East Hills Crossing in Calgary in this photo from October 2023. Photo by Jim Wells /Postmedia archive ## Article content A security threat that included hate speech has led to the cancellation of a walking tour meant to explain a city blanket rezoning policy that’s raised the ire of many Calgarians. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, calgaryherald.com, |
| Shawna Dolansky: Carleton union empowers profs to teach lies about Israel
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Shawna Dolansky: Carleton union empowers profs to teach lies about Israel My union dues should not support directives that authorize physicists or psychologists to teach students that Israel is an illegitimate country Published Mar 13, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images ## Article content Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code” came out just after I finished my PhD. As a post-doctoral fellow teaching courses in San Diego on the Bible and early Judaism… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea is poised to host the third Summit for Democracy next week, taking up a U.S.-led initiative aimed at discussing ways to stop democratic backsliding and erosion of rights and freedoms worldwide. Seoul has released few details about who will be participating, but U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will lead a delegation. « The summit also takes place this year at a critical moment during what has been called the year of elections, » Kelly Razzouk, National Security… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Supreme Court rules public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # Supreme Court rules public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media Author of the article: The Associated Press Mark Sherman Published Mar 15, 2024 • 3 minute read ## Article content WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Friday that public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking their critics on social media, an issue that first arose for the high court in a case involving then-President Donald Trump. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Surgeon not ‘free’ to share dissenting COVID-19 views with patients: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ottawa 2. News # Surgeon not ‘free’ to share dissenting COVID-19 views with patients: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Dr. Miklos Matyas recently lost his appeal of an order issued by the complaints committee of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 4 minute read The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario logo Postmedia ## Article content An Ottawa surgeon has been ordered to take a remedial course on ethics and boundaries… Apparaît sur: ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| Surrey city council restricts public access over protests
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2024 2:58 pm **1 min read** Descrease article font size Increase article font size City council in Surrey, B.C., says it is restricting public access to its meetings after persistent disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters. Mayor Brenda Locke began Monday’s meeting by announcing that the public would be allowed to attend meetings on city premises but outside the gallery. She told the meeting that council had adopted provisions for registered members of the public to speak on items on the agenda. 2:05 Surrey… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Surrey council restricts access over ’disruptive’ pro-Palestine protests
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # Surrey council restricts access over ’disruptive’ pro-Palestine protests The mayor said additional safety measures have also been put in place, including added security and a police presence Author of the article: Published Mar 12, 2024 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 1 minute read Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke speaks during a news conference about the city’s municipal police force transition, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. City council in Surrey says is restricting public access to its meetings citing persistent… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, timescolonist.com, winnipegfreepress.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| The Anti-vax Doctor Praised by Danielle Smith Faces the Music
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pathologist Dr. Roger Hodkinson derided the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for alleging that contrarian COVID-19 statements by doctors like him are dangerous disinformation. And his audience kept growing. Through numerous appearances on fringe social media broadcasts and public speeches in which he invariably cites his Cambridge university education, Hodkinson has developed a worldwide following among anti-COVID vaccine, anti- restriction conspiracy theorists and far-right politicians — including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Hodkinson’s elite medical credentials and his pronouncements that COVID is no worse than… Apparaît sur: thetyee.ca, |
| The British government wants to define extremism. …
LONDON (AP) — The British government published an official definition of “extremism” on Thursday, and said groups that get the label will be barred from receiving government funding. It’s unclear who will be on the list, and critics say branding nonviolent groups as extremist could undermine freedom of speech. The government defined extremism as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance” that aims to destroy others’ rights and freedoms or “undermine, overturn or replace the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights.”… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| The battle for American democracy starts now
Open this photo in gallery: President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Atlanta, Ga. on on March 9.Megan Varner/Getty Images With the Super Tuesday primaries in the rear-view mirror and a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden set in motion, the U.S. presidential race now shifts into the normal rhythms of any election campaign. There will be barnstorming, promises, gaffes, polls, lies, half-truths and invented controversies, all of them devouring the front pages until the vote on Nov. 5. But this is anything but a normal election:… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania’s capital
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Associates of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny said late Tuesday that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania’s capital. Kira Yarmysh, who had been Navalny’s spokesperson, said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov’s car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer. Volkov was later taken to a hospital, according to Navalny’s ally Ivan Zhdanov. The attack took place in Vilnius nearly a month after Navalny’s unexplained death in a remote Arctic… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| The truth behind those white streaks trailing behind jets in the sky
We’ve all seen those white streaks trailing behind jets, creating stripes against the blue sky. The lines are called contrails, short for condensation trails, and they appear when water vapour condenses and freezes around the exhaust from an aircraft, according to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. At least that’s what science says. In recent years, a growing number of people believe that these contrails are actually chemtrails — a well-established conspiracy theory asserting that these trails aren’t made from condensation at all, but are instead chemicals being sprayed by… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Three Black bankers lose UK race discrimination claim against Barclays
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) – Three Black bankers, who sued Barclays for a combined 52.8 million pounds ($66.7 million) in London over allegations that included race discrimination, harassment, victimisation and whistleblower detriment, have largely lost their case. In a near 460-page judgment, the East London Employment Tribunal dismissed the bulk of claims brought by Louis Samnick, a former vice president, vice president Christian Abanda Bella and Henry-Serge Moune Nkeng, an assistant vice president. The three men of Cameroonian background, who represented themselves in… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Three ways to turn LinkedIn into a prospecting platform
Open this photo in gallery: This is the year to dedicate more time and attention to LinkedIn, using it to connect with your clients and grow your practice.Tero Vesalainen/iStockPhoto / Getty Images _Sign up for the Globe Advisor weekly newsletter for professional financial advisors on our_ _sign-up page_ _. Get exclusive investment industry news and insights, the week’s top headlines, and what you and your clients need to know. For more from Globe Advisor, visit our_ _homepage_ _._ Last year, Bloomberg declared LinkedIn to be “cool.” So did Axios. And… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday told CNBC on Monday that TikTok was a national security threat but likened it to threats posed by other social media networks such as Meta’s Facebook. Trump reiterated his concerns as lawmakers weigh a bill this week that would give TikTok owner ByteDance about six months to divest the popular short video app. The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on legislation that gives China’s ByteDance… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Trans content creators say social media can be toxic, but won’t let hate push them offline
When social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney posts on TikTok or Instagram, it’s all but certain the comments section will explode. There’s plenty of support and encouragement for the 27-year-old transgender woman, who gained notoriety for her bubbly videos documenting her gender transition, but has also become a lightning rod for anti-transgender hate. Whether it was last year’s collaboration with Bud Light that led to a boycott against the once top-selling beer or more recently the negative reaction to a post with popstar Lady Gaga to mark International Women’s Day, Mulvaney… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Trump considers Facebook ‘an enemy of the people’
(The Hill) – Former President Trump on Monday said he views Facebook as “an enemy of the people” as he reiterated his opposition to a ban on TikTok. “Frankly, there are a lot of people on TikTok that love it. There are a lot of young kids on TikTok who will go crazy without it. There are a lot of users,” Trump said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures to the audience after speaking during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Tucker Carlson reveals to Cuomo why he interviewed …
(NewsNation) — Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in part one of a wide- ranging conversation with NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo, explained why he decided to do a widely-criticized interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Overall, what Carlson said he learned from the interview is that Russia “is an extremely complicated political environment.” “These are the people who dominate world chess, and so their politics are incomprehensible to me — so what’s actually happening? I mean, I’ve been in a lot of countries and covered a lot of stuff abroad,… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| U.K. will change law to ban foreign states from owning newspapers
LONDON – Britain’s government outlined plans on Wednesday to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially giving ministers the power to block Abu Dhabi- backed RedBird IMI’s bid to buy the Telegraph. The battle over one of Britain’s most famous newspapers has raised questions about the independence of the media and the role of foreign investors acquiring ownership of politically influential assets. The Telegraph has close connections with Britain’s governing Conservative Party and the political struggle for ownership of the 168-year-old newspaper is as much about power and influence as… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, |
| U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear. TikTok, which has more than 150 million American users, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. The lawmakers contend that ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, ctvnews.ca, |
| U.S. House to vote on bill to force TikTok owner ByteDance to divest American assets or face ban
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill on Wednesday that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban. The vote is expected around 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) under fast-track rules that require support by two-thirds of House members for the measure to pass. It is widely expected to pass, according to both proponents and opponents. The vote comes just over a week since the bill… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, globalnews.ca, saltwire.com, |
| U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia to exit Hong Kong ahead of new security law
Open this photo in gallery: Chinese and Hong Kong flags are seen at the waterfront during a foggy day in Hong Kong on March 6, 2024.Tyrone Siu/Reuters As Hong Kong prepares to enact tough new national security legislation next month, multiple media groups have warned the law could have a chilling effect, further limiting press freedom in the Chinese territory. At least one outlet is not waiting to see how the legislation, known as Article 23, pans out: Radio Free Asia is reportedly set to withdraw from Hong Kong by… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Business # UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers Author of the article: The Associated Press Pan Pylas Published Mar 13, 2024 • 2 minute read ## Article content LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government said Wednesday it will back legislation banning foreign state ownership of British newspapers and magazines, a move that could upend a planned takeover by a United Arab Emirates-led consortium of the Telegraph Media Group. The development comes after numerous lawmakers from across… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although critics said the change risked infringing on freedom of speech. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that Britain’s multi- ethnic democracy was being deliberately undermined by both Islamist and far- right extremists, and more needed to be done to tackle the problem. Antisemitic incidents rose by… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| US Supreme Court throws out rulings on public officials blocking social media critics
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday threw out a pair of judicial decisions involving whether public officials can block critics on social media without violating constitutional protections for free speech. The justices vacated rulings by lower courts in two cases – one from California and another from Michigan – involving lawsuits brought under the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment by people who were blocked after posting criticisms on the social media accounts of local officials. The justices directed the lower courts to… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| US Supreme Court won’t compel West Texas A&M University to allow drag show
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected an LGBT student group’s bid to compel West Texas A&M University to allow a charity drag show on campus while a lawsuit accusing the school of violating free speech rights for barring the event plays out. The justices denied a request by the LGBT student group, called Spectrum WT, to stop the school’s president, Walter Wendler, from prohibiting the show that he deemed misogynistic and disparaging of women. The student group… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| US ban on TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool
By Nandita Bose, Helen Coster and Heather Timmons WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If President Joe Biden keeps his promise to sign a ban on TikTok over its ties to the Chinese government, the 81-year-old may rob his reelection campaign of a platform that he and fellow Democrats rely on to reach younger voters. Biden’s campaign got thousands of « likes » on Tuesday for a TikTok video skewering Republican rival Donald Trump about cutting Social Security spending. But the comments were focused on another issue altogether: the proposed ban. « Good thing we saw… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Violent threats part of online abuse in N.B.’s election: expert
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS FREDERICTON, N.B. — _By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner_ An academic who’s studied online abuse of candidates in New Brunswick’s 2020 election says the hostility on social media poses a threat to democracy. Gilbert McLaughlin, a criminology professor at Liverpool Hope University in England, worries that fewer good candidates will stand for election because they don’t want to endure a barrage of nastiness. « One candidate told me in confidence that their stress level was so high, they panicked when they… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Virani defends Online Harms Bill after Margaret Atwood warns of ‘thoughtcrime’ risk
Justice Minister Arif Virani is defending his government’s Online Harms Bill after celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood shared views comparing the new legislation to George Orwell’s dystopian novel _Nineteen Eighty-Four._ The award-winning author took to social media late last week to share an article from the British magazine The Spectator titled, « Trudeau’s Orwellian online harms bill. » « If this account of the bill is true, it’s Lettres de Cachet all over again, » Atwood wrote on X, referring to letters once sent out by the King of France authorizing imprisonment without trial…. Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Wales’ first Black leader is a testament to Britain’s political diversity, but racism persists
LONDON (AP) — Vaughan Gething’s election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man. It’s a striking moment in a country still grappling with racism and the legacy of empire. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has Indian heritage and is Britain’s first Hindu leader. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf – who, like Gething, heads a semi-autonomous government — comes from a Pakistani Muslim family. Northern Ireland’s regional administration is jointly led by two… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| Warden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women’s prison plagued by sexual abuse
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Warden ousted as FBI again searches California federal women’s prison plagued by sexual abuse Author of the article: Associated Press Michael R. Sisak And Michael Balsamo Published Mar 11, 2024 • 4 minute read The Federal Correctional Institution stands in Dublin, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2022. Photo by Jeff Chiu /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ## Article content The warden of a troubled federal women’s prison in California has been ousted months into his tenure as FBI agents on Monday hauled boxes of evidence from the… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| We shouldn’t ‘be doing this’ — Cuomo & Carlson: The …
_Part 2 of “Cuomo & Carlson: The Conversation” airs Tuesday, March 12th, at 8p/7c on NewsNation. Visit_ _Joinnn.com_ _to find your NewsNation channel._ (NewsNation) — NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo and commentator Tucker Carlson sat down for a wide-ranging conversation in Carlson’s first national television appearance since he left Fox News Channel. Cuomo and Carlson discussed recent criticism Carlson received for his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the January 6 riot, COVID-19 and other topics, including the pair’s rocky history with each other. Despite Carlson and Cuomo being critical of each… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| What reason did the Royal Family give for heavily editing a photo of the Princess of Wales? Take our news quiz
_Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s news quiz. Join us each week to test your knowledge of the stories making the headlines._ **This week:** All eyes are on Catherine, Princess of Wales. That is, if our eyes can be trusted. Catherine, 42, has been out of the public eye since January when she had abdominal surgery. Her extended absence had caused rumours to swirl, and on Mother’s Day, the Royals released a photo of Catherine and her three children in an attempt to quell any concerns. But several wire services… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| What to know about a settlement that clarifies what’s legal under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The Florida law labeled by critics as “Don’t Say Gay” is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court. But the fallout that gave it that nickname is nixed under the deal. Florida’s 2022 law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to indoctrinate kids to a liberal ideology. It is one of the highest-profile among dozens of measures adopted in Republican-controlled states to try to rein in what can… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| What to know about a settlement that clarifies what’s …
The Florida law labeled by critics as “ Don’t Say Gay ” is remaining in place under a settlement reached this week between the state and parents, students, teachers and advocacy groups who challenged it in court. But the fallout that gave it that nickname is nixed under the deal. Florida’s 2022 law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to indoctrinate kids to a liberal ideology. It is one of the highest-profile among dozens of measures adopted in Republican-controlled states to try to rein in… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| What’s next for TikTok and its U.S. users after House approves ban
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Innovation 3. Financial Times 4. Entrepreneur # What’s next for TikTok and its U.S. users after House approves ban Video app enlists support from its base to fight back against latest effort to separate it from Chinese parent Author of the article: Financial Times Tabby Kinder in San Francisco Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 6 minute read Protesters hold signs in support of TikTok outside the U.S. Capitol on March 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Financial… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, |
| When Doug Ford tried to get out of jury duty — and earned himself a lecture on the rule of law
Ten years ago, then-Toronto city councillor Doug Ford arrived at the Superior Court for jury duty. He didn’t want to be there. Already a Subscriber? Sign in He said as much in an interview with the Toronto Sun, saying he wanted to be excused — after all, he wasn’t anonymous like his fellow prospective jurors. “I believe I should be a jury member, but I don’t think the person I convict should know my address, where I work, how to get hold of my kids,” he told the newspaper in… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, thespec.com, therecord.com, |
| Who’s behind spree of hateful graffiti in London? A backwards letter may reveal identity
An east London, Ont. neighbourhood is being targeted with hateful graffiti. All day on Tuesday, Londoners crossing the Vauxhall Bridge on Egerton Street were exposed to hateful graffiti targeting the 2SLGBTQ+ community. “It must be done during the night because I wake up and take the kids for a walk, and it’s just written everywhere– even outside my daughters’ school!” said Amber Biggs after crossing the bridge with her family. On Monday evening, messages were written in large letters along the entire length of the cement parapets on both sides… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Why I think Picasso’s masterpiece ‘Guerinca’ is ultimately a failure
Save The word “Guernica” may not mean much to you. But it should. Everything old is new again and that includes humankind’s drug of choice, civilian slaughter from the skies. On April 26, 1937, German warplanes pounced on Guernica, a small peaceful Basque town in northern Spain. It was market day, a beautiful spring afternoon. Already a Subscriber? Sign in You are logged in After three and a half hours of bombing and machine-gunning from the air, the town lay in ruins, on fire, splashed with blood and corpses, cut… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thestar.com, |
| Why have more than 80 artists and speakers pulled out from SXSW?
South by Southwest — aka SXSW — North America’s largest music festival and media conference of its kind, is facing a boycott after it came out that the U.S. Military is a major sponsor this year. More than 80 artists and panellists have pulled out from appearances at SXSW to protest the U.S. Military and various defence contractors’ support of the festival, especially amid growing pressure for a permanent ceasefire and against the United States’ support of the war in Gaza. To explain why the actions of these artists and… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Will SCOTUS reshape First Amendment with these upcoming …
(NewsNation) — The Supreme Court is slated to hear three very different cases on free speech next week, and at least one of the cases is poised to forge new ground on First Amendment rights. On Monday, the court will hear cases Murthy v. Missouri __ and National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, and on Wednesday, justices will hear arguments in Gonzalez v. Trevino. Free speech cases appear to have become more frequent in recent years, Ken Paulson, the director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| Will the online harms bill make platforms safer? Canadians split in poll
Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government’s plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests. Polling firm Leger recently asked Canadians about the Liberal government’s proposed Online Harms Act, which contains a suite of measures meant to make social media platforms safer, particularly for children. Half of respondents said they are wary of the government’s ability to protect free speech, and a majority said they support the controversial proposal to introduce stiffer sentences for hate speech crimes. Introduced by Justice Minister Arif… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| YOU SAID IT: More hypocritical talk
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Letters # YOU SAID IT: More hypocritical talk Here are today’s Ottawa Sun letters to the editor. Published Mar 14, 2024 • Last updated 45 minutes ago • 2 minute read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Photo by MIKE HENSEN /POSTMEDIA NETWORK FILES ## Article content **MORE HYPOCRITICAL TALK** Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. * Exclusive sports… Apparaît sur: ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| YouTube blocks access to Fifth Estate story on killing of B.C. Sikh activist at demand of India
YouTube is blocking access in India to a story by CBC’s _The Fifth Estate_ on the alleged contract killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist after the Indian government ordered the social media platform to take that action. _The Fifth Estate_ story released on Friday included video of the fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last June as he left his place of worship in Surrey, B.C. In an email to CBC on Wednesday, YouTube said it had received an order from India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Your Morning: Hamas hostage says life in captivity …
View online. March 15, 2024 Good morning, NewsNation! Thank you for getting the latest news across America from the Your Morning newsletter. Please respond to this email and let us know what you think! There’s a lot going on today. Let’s get into it: Hamas hostage says life in captivity was like ‘Russian roulette’ Mom taken by Hamas: With no sense of time and water hard to come by, a Chicago-area mom whom Hamas abducted during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel said each day in captivity was like a… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| Your Morning: Special counsel to testify on Biden …
| | | Good morning, NewsNation! Thank you for getting the latest news across America from the Your Morning newsletter. Please respond to this email and let us know what you think! There’s a lot going on today. Let’s catch up: — | | — **What’s going on:** The Justice Department special counsel who declined to charge President Joe Biden for mishandling classified information but specifically called out his age and “poor memory” will testify Tuesday about his controversial report. **The latest>** **Zoom in:** Robert Hur, the special counsel appointed… Apparaît sur: newsnationnow.com, |
| recap: Crack pipes, politicians and plenty of shady dealings
_In Toronto’s war on crime, the worst offenders are pursued by the detectives of a specialized criminal investigations unit. Now, some of those investigations are getting the television treatment with_ Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, _a new, super-local and somewhat verbosely titled expansion of the famous franchise, now airing on CityTV._ _Though each story is fictional and does not depict any actual person or event, many of the cases and places on screen will feel familiar to Canadian true-crime fans. But will they pass muster with the people who… Apparaît sur: torontolife.com, |
| Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation wrap up arguments in fraud case by focusing on role of CEO’s wife
Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation’s (LKDFN) lawyers made their final argument against Ron Barlas Tuesday, focusing on Barlas’ wife’s role of the alleged fraud. Barlas is the CEO of Denesoline, alleged to have funnelled close to $12 million into his own companies for personal gain. Lawyers describe his wife, Zeba Barlas as a « key component in the entire sham, » who benefited from her husband’s crimes. Evidence presented earlier in the case, revealed Zeba as the owner of three properties alleged to have been purchased with Denesoline money, despite her having… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Politique provinciale. Projet de la C.-B. de poursuivre les médias sociaux : les avis des experts divergent.
Alors que le gouvernement provincial a annoncé jeudi un projet de loi pour poursuivre les médias sociaux qui nuisent à la santé mentale et physique des Britanno-Colombiens, les experts divergent sur la bonne stratégie à adopter. La lanceuse d’alerte Frances Haugen a été le visage de la rébellion contre la toute-puissance des géants du numérique. En 2021, l’ex-employée de Facebook avait fait fuiter des études montrant que le réseau social a conscience de la nocivité de sa plateforme, et qu’il répand la haine en ligne (Nouvelle fenêtre). « Nous avons besoin… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |