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| Abandon de Guillaume Boivin au Tour des Flandres
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Abandon de Guillaume Boivin au Tour des Flandres commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Guillaume Boivin Photo : Gracieuseté de Israel – Premier tech ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à partir d’un texte écrit. ## Nouveau! La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Aux États-Unis, le cauchemar annoncé
Dans sa célèbre _Psychologie des foules_ , Gustave Le Bon (1841-1931) écrivait que, lorsque l’humain se retrouve en groupe, il aime à se sentir subjugué. C’est alors qu’il ferme les yeux et préfère l’irréel au réel, le mensonge à la vérité. Et lorsqu’un sentiment de stagnation s’installe dans la population, ce phénomène s’amplifie et prend des proportions inquiétantes. Or c’est le cas aujourd’hui aux États-Unis où, prétextant le manque de vitalité économique et la présence nuisible d’étrangers, Donald Trump espère tirer son épingle du jeu. Se plaisant constamment à fragiliser… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Barbada de Barbades à Prévost pour les enfants de 3 à 7 ans
Le maire Paul Germain a fait preuve d’une grande excentricité (ou singularité) depuis son élection. Des projets, inimaginables il y quelques années, ont été réalisés. Ce qui place Prévost dans une classe à part au Québec. Le samedi 9 mars, le maire Germain a invité un personnage coloré de notre univers culturel québécois pour l’ _Heure du conte_. Sébastien Potvin, connu sous son nom de scène de drag queen Barbada de Barbades, est une personnalité importante de la communauté LGBT au Québec. On peut lire sur Wikipédia : « En… Apparaît sur: journal-le-sentier.ca, |
| Chris Hedges : PEN America s’autodétruit
**P** FR L’Amérique, autrefois un important défenseur des droits des écrivains, des éditeurs et des artistes, a, sous la direction de l’ancienne responsable du Département d’État Suzanne Nossel, abandonné sa mission, détruit sa crédibilité et provoqué une révolte parmi ses membres. Son refus de condamner le génocide à Gaza et les assassinats ciblés d’écrivains, d’universitaires et de journalistes par Israël, ont vu de nombreux écrivains renoncer du festival annuel PEN World Voices à New York et Los Angeles, prévu en avril et mai. PEN Amérique non seulement n’a pas réussi… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Critiquée sur son bilan carbone, TotalEnergies perd au tribunal contre Greenpeace
TotalEnergies n’a pour le moment pas réussi à faire condamner Greenpeace, qui l’accuse de sous-estimer son empreinte carbone : la justice a donné jeudi raison à l’ONG environnementale qui avait demandé l’annulation des poursuites intentées par l’entreprise pour « diffusion d’informations fausses et trompeuses ». Cette décision coïncide avec le jour du centenaire de Total, devenue TotalEnergies, l’ancienne Compagnie française des pétroles, née le 28 mars 1924, sous l’impulsion de Raymond Poincaré. Faute de régulation sur la façon de comptabiliser leurs émissions de gaz à effet de serre, les entreprises… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Des déclarations de conflits d’intérêts « facultatives » à l’Ordre des agronomes
Après être devenue obligatoire en 2021, la déclaration de conflit d’intérêts des agronomes à leur ordre professionnel est de nouveau facultative, a appris Radio-Canada. L’Ordre des agronomes, qui vient de nommer un lobbyiste de l’industrie agrochimique à titre de directeur, affirme vouloir que les choses changent, mais dit attendre un geste du gouvernement Legault en ce sens. Au Québec, la majorité des agronomes qui conseillent les agriculteurs sur leur utilisation des pesticides sont salariés des entreprises qui commercialisent les pesticides. Certains reçoivent même des incitatifs financiers pour en vendre plus…. Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Des livres du complotiste Alex Jones mis en vente par le gouvernement fédéral
Des livres écrits par un célèbre complotiste américain sont vendus par le gouvernement fédéral, qui explique que c’est principalement pour éviter qu’ils ne se retrouvent à la décharge. Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada (SPAC) est chargé de vendre les biens excédentaires tels que le matériel de bureau, les véhicules et d’autres articles dont les ministères et agences du gouvernement fédéral ne veulent plus. Sur le site web GCSurplus, 47 exemplaires du livre _The Great Reset and the War for the World_ de l’animateur de radio d’extrême droite Alex Jones sont… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Deux des suspects de l’attaque près de Moscou ont reconnu leur culpabilité
MOSCOU — Quatre hommes accusés d’avoir organisé l’attaque dans une salle de concert en Russie qui a tué plus de 130 personnes ont comparu dimanche devant un tribunal de Moscou, montrant des signes de passages à tabac sévères alors qu’ils faisaient face à des accusations formelles de terrorisme. L’un d’entre eux semblait à peine conscient lors de l’audience. Un communiqué du tribunal a indiqué que deux des suspects ont reconnu leur culpabilité dans l’agression après avoir été inculpés lors de l’audience préliminaire, bien que l’état des hommes soulève des questions… Apparaît sur: lanouvelle.net, lerefletdulac.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, |
| Décision cruciale attendue sur l’extradition d’Assange
(Londres) Journée décisive pour Julian Assange : la justice britannique va dire mardi si elle accorde au fondateur de WikiLeaks un dernier recours contre son extradition vers les États-Unis, où il risque 175 ans de prison pour des fuites de documents confidentiels. Germain MOYON Agence France-Presse L’heure de la conclusion approche peut-être dans cette affaire au long cours, érigée en symbole des menaces qui pèsent sur la liberté de la presse. Deux juges de la Haute Cour de Londres, Victoria Sharp et Jeremy Johnson, doivent décider s’ils accordent ou non… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, radio-canada.ca, |
| En Russie, une « prise d’otage déguisée » qui se prolonge…
La grande famille journalistique souligne un triste anniversaire. Depuis un an, ce vendredi, que le reporter du _Wall Street Journal_ Evan Gershkovich est emprisonné en Russie. M. Gershkovich, 32 ans, n’a toujours pas eu son procès et Moscou a annoncé mardi que sa détention était prolongée de trois mois, tout en déclarant que des « contacts » étaient en cours en vue d’un éventuel échange. Publié à 1h10 Mis à jour à 6h00 « La détention provisoire d’Evan Gershkovich est injustifiée », souligne Reporters sans frontières (RSF), dénonçant une «… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Extradition de Julian Assange
(Londres) La justice britannique a demandé mardi aux États-Unis de nouvelles garanties quant au traitement qui serait réservé à Julian Assange, sous peine d’accorder au fondateur de WikiLeaks un dernier recours au Royaume-Uni contre son extradition. Helen ROWE Agence France-Presse Les juges de la Haute Cour de Londres ont donné un délai de trois semaines aux autorités américaines, qui veulent juger l’Australien de 52 ans pour une fuite massive de documents confidentiels. Ils veulent s’assurer qu’aux États-Unis, Julian Assange pourra bénéficier du premier amendement de la Constitution américaine qui protège… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Fonds d’investissement public saoudien
Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Pékin… Tous des tournois de catégorie Masters 1000 ayant obtenu des partenariats commerciaux avec le Fonds d’investissement public saoudien (PIF). L’Omnium Banque Nationale (OBN) de Montréal, quant à lui, ne figure pas sur la liste des tournois ayant accepté une commandite majeure de la part du bras financier du gouvernement de l’Arabie saoudite. Pourquoi ? Publié à 1h09 Mis à jour à 7h00 « On n’a pas eu de décision à prendre, parce qu’on n’a pas été contactés par le PIF », a répondu de manière… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| General Motors a annoncé qu’il mettait fin à sa relation avec les courtiers de données LexisNexis et Verisk.
À la suite d’une poursuite et d’une enquête explosive menée par le New York Times, révélant la pratique inquiétante de nombreux constructeurs automobiles partageant les données de conduite des clients avec l’industrie de l’assurance, ce qui entraîne une augmentation des primes pour certains conducteurs, General Motors a annoncé qu’il mettait fin à sa relation avec les courtiers de données LexisNexis et Verisk. ### Une poursuite sur les bras La poursuite en recours collectif a été déposée le 13 mars par Romeo Chicco de Floride contre GM, OnStar et LexisNexis. Selon… Apparaît sur: cybersoleil.com, lecourrierdusud.ca, journalsaint-francois.ca, lereflet.qc.ca, |
| Graffitis haineux : une Châteauguoise arrêtée
Plusieurs commerces ont été visés par ces graffitis haineux. (photo : gracieuseté) **Le Service de police de Châteauguay a arrêté Sandrine Allard Girardot en lien avecla vague de graffitis haineux survenus dans les dernières semaines à Châteauguay. La Châteauguoise de 23 ans fait face à des accusations d’incitation publique à la haine et d’avoir fomenté volontairement la haine.** La jeune femme a comparu ce jeudi au palais de justice de Valleyfield. Elle a été libérée sous promesse avec des conditions à respecter, informe le SPC dans un communiqué. Le Service… Apparaît sur: cybersoleil.com, lapresse.ca, |
| Haïti et la Palestine !
Haïti et Palestine : deux petites nations mais symboliquement immenses _Fortes contradictions entre les représentants diplomatiques et la ligne officielle du gouvernement dominicain envers la Palestine et Haïti_ __ L’extrémisme de la ligne officielle du gouvernement du PRM, en particulier son agitation anti-haïtienne et son soutien à l’apartheid israélien dans le cadre de sa campagne génocidaire contre le peuple palestinien dans la bande de Gaza, a généré ces derniers mois des contradictions publiques avec les membres libéraux et modérés de son service diplomatique. Le cas le plus récent a été… Apparaît sur: haitiliberte.com, |
| Jontay Porter des Raptors soupçonné d’avoir parié sur ses performances
La NBA enquête sur des allégations de paris sportifs impliquant Jontay Porter, des Raptors de Toronto. L’entraîneur-chef de la formation torontoise, Darko Rajakovic, a confirmé la nouvelle lundi soir après le match contre les Nets de Brooklyn. « J’ai été mis au courant aujourd’hui, pas mal en même temps que tout le monde, indique-t-il. J’ai été pris au dépourvu. » Il ajoute que c’est la première fois de sa carrière qu’il se retrouve dans une situation du genre. > Je n’ai pas parlé aux joueurs et je ne sais pas ce qu’ils… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La NBA enquête sur des allégations de paris sportifs impliquant Jontay Porter des Raptors
Les Raptors de Toronto subissent un autre revers dans une saison marquée par des obstacles et des blessures. Le centre Jontay Porter est la cible d’une enquête sur des paris sportifs. L’entraîneur-chef de la formation torontoise, Darko Rajakovic, a confirmé la nouvelle lundi soir après le match contre les Nets de Brooklyn. « J’ai été mis au courant aujourd’hui, pas mal en même temps que tout le monde, indique-t-il. J’ai été pris au dépourvu. » Il ajoute que c’est la première fois de sa carrière qu’il se retrouve dans une situation du… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La SQ surveille des tentatives de fraude visant des aînés dans l’Est-du-Québec
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # La SQ surveille des tentatives de fraude visant des aînés dans l’Est-du- Québec commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Des aînés de la grande région de Chandler, en Gaspésie, auraient été particulièrement visés. (Photos d’archives) Photo : Radio-Canada / Daniel Thomas ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à partir d’un… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| La justice britannique veut d’autres garanties américaines avant de statuer sur l’extradition d’Assange
Monde La justice britannique a demandé mardi aux États-Unis de nouvelles garanties quant au traitement qui serait réservé à Julian Assange, sans quoi elle accorderait au fondateur de Wikileaks un dernier recours au Royaume-Uni contre son extradition. Les juges ont donné trois semaines aux autorités américaines, qui veulent juger l’Australien pour une fuite massive de documents confidentiels, pour garantir que Julian Assange pourrait bénéficier du premier amendement de la Constitution américaine qui protège la liberté d’expression, et qu’il ne serait pas condamné à la peine de mort, selon un résumé… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Le judoka Shady Elnahas en finale chez les moins de 100 kg à Antalya
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Le judoka Shady Elnahas en finale chez les moins de 100 kg à Antalya commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Shady Elnahas n’a pas traîné en demi-finale du tournoi grand chelem d’Antalya. Photo : IJF / Tamara Kulumbegashvili ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à partir d’un texte écrit. ##… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Le militantisme LGBTQ+ en mutation au Québec
**De la légalisation du mariage homosexuel à la prohibition de la discrimination basée sur l’identité de genre, le Québec aura connu, à travers les décennies, des avancées sociales, politiques et légales majeures pour les personnes LGBTQ+. C’est bien souvent des militants – LGBTQ+ ou pas – qui auront porté à bout de bras ces causes, risquant parfois leur carrière, leur réputation et leur vie afin que les personnes LGBTQ+ puissent être reconnues, acceptées et protégées. Toutefois, le militantisme d’aujourd’hui s’apparente- t-il au militantisme d’antan? Qu’est-ce qui distingue le militantisme LGBTQ+… Apparaît sur: fugues.com, |
| Le paria de l’an 2000
Il y avait quelque chose de foncièrement hypocrite dans l’unanimité avec laquelle l’Assemblée a adopté une motion rendant hommage à Yves Michaud, alors qu’elle refuse depuis plus de vingt ans de s’excuser pour l’avoir traîné dans la boue de façon tout aussi unanime. Tout le monde sait depuis longtemps que M. Michaud n’a jamais prononcé les propos antisémites qu’on lui reprochait et que les 109 députés qui l’ont condamné le 14 décembre 2000, sans même lui donner la chance de s’expliquer, n’avaient aucune idée des propos qu’il avait tenus dans… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, |
| Le piège de la démesure
« Les Jeux de la zizanie », « Les JO de la discorde », « JO 2024 : la polémique enfle ». Les journalistes et chroniqueurs français multiplient les titres peu flatteurs pour décrire les déboires entourant la préparation des Jeux olympiques de Paris, particulièrement la cérémonie d’ouverture prévue le 26 juillet. Publié à 1h37 Mis à jour à 8h15 La controverse entourant la chanteuse franco-malienne Aya Nakamura, pressentie (selon des rumeurs) pour interpréter une chanson d’Édith Piaf lors de cet évènement, a fait des vagues. Très populaire dans la… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Le sort d’Assange suspendu aux «garanties» américaines.
_La Haute Cour a rejeté mardi cinq motifs d’appel d’Assange, reconnaissant qu’il n’avait que trois arguments légitimes mais que les États-Unis pouvaient les annuler avec de nouvelles « assurances », rapporte Joe Lauria._ _Récit en développement, revenez pour les mises à jour._ * * * La High Court de Londres a donné mardi aux États-Unis l’occasion de rejeter la demande de Julian Assange de faire appel de l’ordonnance du ministère de l’Intérieur de l’extrader vers les États-Unis pour y répondre d’accusations d’espionnage. Dans une décision complexe rendue par la Royal… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Le tennis professionnel bientôt aux mains des Saoudiens
Il y a eu la Formule 1, le soccer et ensuite le golf. Publié à 1h56 Mis à jour à 5h00 Après s’être emparé d’une partie des pouvoirs de trois disciplines en pleine expansion à l’international, le Fonds d’investissement public saoudien (PIF) s’apprête à gagner encore un peu plus de terrain en prenant le contrôle du tennis professionnel. Ça a commencé par une entente officialisée à la fin du mois de février. Dans un document publié par l’ATP, le circuit explique s’associer au PIF à des fins de revenus publicitaires…. Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Le travail de la police de Toronto critiqué après une manifestation propalestinienne
(Toronto) Des groupes propalestiniens allèguent que les policiers de Toronto appliquent les règles de manière sélective lors des manifestations organisées après que sept personnes ont été arrêtées et au moins trois ont été accusées lors d’une manifestation samedi. Le service de police de Toronto a publié un communiqué indiquant que ses agents procédaient au contrôle de la foule lors d’une manifestation dans le secteur des rues Gerrard et Parliament lorsqu’ils ont arrêté et inculpé plusieurs personnes. Un homme qui aurait été vu lors de la manifestation en train de conduire… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Le “sursis” d’Assange n’est qu’un mensonge de plus, masquant l’objectif réel de l’enfermer à jamais.
**_La décision d’aujourd’hui est loin d’être un “sursis”. Juste une étape de plus dans un long processus pseudo-juridique conçu pour justifier sans relâche le maintien d’Assange derrière les barreaux._** * L’interminable et abominable saga de l’incarcération de Julian Assange pour crime de journalisme se poursuit. Et une fois de plus, les gros titres ne sont que mensonge, conçu à la fois pour acheter notre passivité et pour permettre aux autorités britanniques et américaines de gagner du temps afin que le fondateur de Wikileaks disparaisse définitivement de la circulation. Le _Guardian_… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Les ados en Floride devront avoir l’accord parental pour être sur les réseaux sociaux
Le gouverneur de la Floride Ron DeSantis a signé lundi une loi visant à restreindre l’accès des moins de 16 ans aux réseaux sociaux, au moment où l’effet des plateformes sur les jeunes inquiète aux États-Unis. La loi, qui entre en vigueur en janvier prochain dans cet État du sud-est des États-Unis, stipule que les moins de 14 ans ne pourront pas ouvrir un compte sur un réseau social. Les ados de 14 et 15 ans devront obtenir un accord parental pour s’inscrire sur ces plateformes. > Nous essayons d’aider… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Les travailleurs du Comfort Inn de Baie-Comeau déclenchent une grève
**La vingtaine de travailleurs du Comfort Inn de Baie-Comeau ont déclenché une grève vendredi dernier en fin de journée. Leur convention collective était échue depuis août 2023.** Les syndiqués, en majorité des femmes, souhaitent obtenir des conditions de travail équivalentes à la moyenne de celles en vigueur dans les hôtels syndiqués Métallos sur la Côte-Nord. « Le mandat de nos membres était très clair lorsqu’elles ont rejeté les offres de l’employeur à la fin janvier et se sont dotées d’un mandat de grève à l’unanimité. Le syndicat a bien défini… Apparaît sur: lemanic.ca, |
| L’UE instaure une loi pour définir la liberté de la presse
**L’UE vient de mettre en place une loi (EMFA) qui doit protéger la liberté de la presse et les journalistes. «Les nouvelles règles garantiront le droit des citoyens à accéder à une information libre et plurielle et définiront la responsabilité des États membres de fournir les conditions et le cadre appropriés pour la protéger», annonce l’UE. En réalité, celle-ci, a un objectif bien précis que Reporters sans frontières a décodé tout en soutenant cette loi.** «L’UE adopte une loi européenne sur la liberté des médias pour protéger les journalistes et… Apparaît sur: mondialisation.ca, |
| Maladie. Rougeole en Estrie : de nouveaux lieux présentant un risque de contagion s’ajoutent.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Rougeole en Estrie : de nouveaux lieux présentant un risque de contagion s’ajoutent commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran L’Estrie compte deux nouveaux lieux que des personnes atteintes de rougeoles ont fréquentés. (Photo d’archives) Photo : Getty Images / Marina Demidiuk Radio-Canada Publié hier à 22 h 55 UTC ## Écouter l’article | 3 minutes Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Northwestel rétablit ses services dans le Nord après trois heures de panne de lignes fixes
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Northwestel rétablit ses services dans le Nord après trois heures de panne de lignes fixes commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Le câble de fibre optique serait enfoui à un mètre de profondeur parallèlement à la route de l’Alaska. Photo : CBC ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à partir… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Pornographie et éthique, quelle place pour la vérité ?
Le blanchiment éthique ( _ethics washing_ ) fait maintenant partie intégrante de la stratégie de communication des géants numérique de l’industrie du sexe. Celle-ci vise à présenter de façon trompeuse leur entreprise comme étant éthique et socialement responsable. Publié à 1h56 Mis à jour à 11h00 Pour ce faire, ils présentent des femmes au premier plan et abusent de mots- clés à connotation progressiste : féminisme, éthique, responsabilité, agentivité, _empowerment_ , consentement, intersectionnalité, etc. La plus récente campagne de communication1 menée par les nouveaux propriétaires de Pornhub n’y fait pas… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Procès et poursuites. La Ville de Trois-Rivières et le maire Jean Lamarche mis en demeure.
Les avocats de la Trifluvienne Joan Hamel mettent en demeure le maire Jean Lamarche, son cabinet et la Ville de Trois-Rivières. Joan Hamel est cette dame qui avait reçu, en juillet dernier, la visite d’un huissier de justice envoyé par la Ville de Trois-Rivières. L’avertissement légal lui avait été acheminé après avoir qualifié un fonctionnaire municipal d’incompétent et l’avisait que son commentaire contrevenait à la Politique sur la prévention de la violence dans les interactions avec le personnel de la Ville de Trois-Rivières. Les avocats de Mme Hamel, dont Me… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Regard sur Lady Gaga pour sa fête! Son évolution de The Fame à Joker: Folie à deux!
## Regard sur Lady Gaga pour sa fête! Son évolution de The Fame à Joker: Folie à deux! Crédit: Getty Images En l’honneur de son 38e anniversaire, rendons hommage à Lady Gaga en revisitant quelques-uns des moments et des looks les plus marquants de sa carrière. Le parcours de Gaga est une démonstration éloquente de son talent multiformes, embrassant une diversité d’expressions artistiques qui ont captivé le monde entier. ## L’ascension de Lady Gaga en 2009 Crédit: YouTubeVevo En 2009, Lady Gaga est propulsée au statut de superstar mondiale grâce… Apparaît sur: hollywoodpq.com, |
| Réseau routier. Intercepté à 170 km/h dans la réserve faunique des Laurentides.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Intercepté à 170 km/h dans la réserve faunique des Laurentides commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran L’automobiliste a été capté à 170 kilomètres à l’heure dans une zone de 100 par un motard de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ). Photo : Radio-Canada / Carl Boivin ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| S’opposer à la censure en censurant
Kulvinder Kaur Gill est docteure en médecine à Brampton, Ontario, et avait publié en 2020 sur Twitter, aujourd’hui appelé X, des messages mettant en doute l’utilité des vaccins (qui n’existaient pas encore) contre la COVID, et plus largement, l’utilité des mesures sanitaires contre la COVID. Cela lui avait valu de nombreuses critiques de ses collègues de la communauté médicale, critiques qui avaient été bien couvertes par les médias. En réponse, elle avait déposé en décembre 2020 une poursuite en justice contre 23 médecins, journalistes et médias, alléguant qu’il s’agissait de… Apparaît sur: sciencepresse.qc.ca, |
| Trois décès dans un accident de la route à Moncton
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Trois décès dans un accident de la route à Moncton commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Trois personnes de la région de Bathurst sont décédées dans un accident de la route survenu à Moncton. Photo : Radio-Canada / Samuel LeGresley ## Écouter l’article | 2 minutes Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un an plus tard, le combat pour la libération d’Evan Gershkovich se poursuit
Le journaliste du _Wall Street Journal_ (WSJ) Evan Gershkovich est emprisonné en Russie depuis maintenant un an. Les autorités russes l’accusent d’espionnage, ce que démentent le principal intéressé, le journal, le gouvernement américain ainsi que ses proches, qui promettent de poursuivre la lutte pour sa libération. Evan Gershkovich a été arrêté en mars 2023 alors qu’il était en poste dans la ville d’Ekaterinbourg, dans l’Oural, pour décrire un pays réorganisé autour de la guerre qu’il mène en Ukraine. Il était l’un des journalistes étrangers qui ont choisi de demeurer en… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un homme blessé par arme blanche au centre-ville
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Un homme blessé par arme blanche au centre-ville Ouvrir en mode plein écran La victime, un homme de 35 ans, était consciente au moment de sa prise en charge par les autorités et est désormais hors de danger. Photo : Radio-Canada / Stéphane Grégoire ## Écouter l’article Fonctionnalité à l’essai La synthèse vocale, basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, permet de générer un texte parlé à partir d’un texte… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un lobbyiste de l’agrochimie dirigera l’Ordre des agronomes du Québec
Un promoteur de l’industrie agrochimique (pesticides, engrais, etc.) va prendre la direction de l’Ordre des agronomes du Québec. L’arrivée de Benoît Pharand survient à un moment crucial puisque le gouvernement tarde à moderniser la Loi sur les agronomes, vieille de 50 ans, notamment sur les questions d’indépendance des professionnels par rapport aux industriels. Le conseil d’administration a approuvé jeudi la nomination de Benoît Pharand au poste de directeur général. Ouvrir en mode plein écran Benoît Pharand. Photo : Réseau végétal Québec/Brigitte Faucher Benoît Pharand était jusqu’à jeudi PDG du Réseau… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Un tribunal britannique ordonne de retarder l’extradition de Julian Assange
LONDRES — Un tribunal britannique a statué mardi que Julian Assange ne pouvait pas être extradé vers les États-Unis pour espionnage, à moins que les autorités américaines ne garantissent qu’il ne serait pas condamné à mort, donnant ainsi au fondateur de WikiLeaks une victoire partielle dans sa longue bataille juridique. Deux juges de la Haute Cour ont déclaré qu’ils accorderaient un nouvel appel à Assange, à moins que les autorités américaines ne donnent dans un délai de trois semaines de nouvelles assurances sur ce qui lui arriverait. Cette décision signifie… Apparaît sur: lanouvelle.net, courrierfrontenac.qc.ca, lerefletdulac.com, granbyexpress.com, lhebdodustmaurice.com, leclaireurprogres.ca, journalleguide.com, canadafrancais.com, |
| Une célébration coûte 25 000$ d’amende à Victor Wembanyama
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Une célébration coûte 25 000$ d’amende à Victor Wembanyama commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Victor Wembanyama a marqué 40 points dans une victoire de 130-126 en prolongation face aux Spurs de San Antonio, vendredi. Photo : Getty Images / Ronald Cortes La recrue Victor Wembanyama, des Spurs de San Antonio, a écopé d’une amende de 25 000 $ pour avoir envoyé un… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Une opération charme est en cours pour relancer les JO de 2032 à Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australie — Après des semaines de tourmente entourant un projet de construction d’un stade d’environ 1 milliard $ pour les Jeux olympiques de Brisbane en 2032, le Comité international olympique et le comité organisateur ont lancé une opération charme auprès de la population locale mercredi. Un projet de rénovation du légendaire stade de cricket Gabba totalisant 2 milliards $, qui aurait été au coeur des Jeux olympiques, a été relégué aux oubliettes le mois dernier après que les projections de coûts aient explosé. Le principal dirigeant du mouvement olympique… Apparaît sur: granbyexpress.com, lhebdodustmaurice.com, |
| Une université accusée d’une campagne de désinformation orchestrée par les Émirats
(Washington) Un professeur a déposé mercredi une plainte contre une prestigieuse université américaine pour avoir pris part à une campagne de désinformation, supposément financée par les Émirats arabes unis, établissant un lien entre des universitaires et l’organisation des Frères musulmans. Arthur MacMillan and Anuj Chopra Agence France-Presse Farid Hafez, un politologue autrichien a intenté une action en justice réclamant 10 millions de dollars à l’université George Washington (GWU) et Lorenzo Vidino, le directeur du programme sur l’extrémisme. C’est la deuxième affaire de la sorte cette année, dans ce que les… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Victime de racisme : Vinicius en larmes
MADRID, Espagne – L’attaquant brésilien Vinicius Junior a déclaré lundi que son « envie de jouer » au soccer « diminuait » au fur et à mesure que les incidents racistes à son encontre s’accumulent en Espagne, au cours d’une conférence de presse où il a fondu en larmes. « Je suis désolé. Je veux juste jouer au football. Je veux juste jouer, je veux tout faire pour mon club et pour ma famille et que les personnes noires ne souffrent plus jamais », s’est livré Vinicius, très ému devant… Apparaît sur: rds.ca, |
| « Défiance » à l’Élysée
Un nouveau livre décrypte la fausse rumeur la plus folle de France : la première dame, Brigitte Macron, serait en réalité un homme… Publié à 1h20 Mis à jour à 5h00 **Nom** : Brigitte Macron, née Trogneux (à moins que ce ne soit Jean-Michel ?) **Âge** : 70 ans **Fonction** : Première dame de France (enfin, cela se discute…) **Mots-clés** : Complotisme, transidentité, mensonge, enquête ## Pourquoi on en parle Depuis deux ans, la première dame de France est la cible des rumeurs les plus délirantes. On avance que l’épouse… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| « On est tracés de tellement de manières »
Sous le titre volontairement alarmiste de « Tous traqués ! », Sébastien Gambs présentera ce jeudi une conférence faisant état de l’érosion constante de notre vie privée. Comment nos renseignements sont-ils utilisés ? Que faire pour se protéger ? _La Presse_ a rencontré le professeur au département d’informatique de l’Université du Québec à Montréal. Publié à 1h56 Mis à jour à 5h00 ## Pour beaucoup de gens, le marché avec les grandes plateformes est honnête : je donne mes données en échange de publicité ciblée, ce qui est anodin, pour… Apparaît sur: lapresse.ca, |
| Accusée d’incitation à la haine
Des accusations d’incitation publique à la haine et pour avoir fomenté volontairement la haine ont été déposées envers Sandrine Allard Girardot 23 ans de Châteauguay le jeudi 28 mars au palais de justice de Salaberry-de- Valleyfield. L’arrestation de la suspecte fait suite à une enquête qui a été menée par les enquêteurs du Service de police de Châteauguay en lien avec des méfaits, à savoir des graffitis à caractère haineux et d’incitation à la haine. Plus de seize dossiers ont été ouverts en lien avec ces infractions. La Sûreté du… Apparaît sur: viva-media.ca, |
| Chapleau:Political leaders’ acts and words give license to antisemitism
The horrific antisemitic trope used by La Presse cartoonist Serge Chapleau cannot go unanswered or unstudied. The apology by the newspaper and the taking down of it quickly was all well and good but that only happened through intense public and private pressure. This is not to take away from the rapid response of La Presse President Pierre-Elliott Levasseur and his follow-up calls of apology to Jewish organizations like B’nai Brith. They were sincere, as was the explanation of the newspaper’s chief editorialist and the response of its director of… Apparaît sur: thesuburban.com, |
| Hate graffiti : Chateauguay woman arrested
Places of worship, schools and businesses were targeted by the graffiti, which included swastikas and racist messages.(photo: courtesy) **The Châteauguay Police Department has arrested Sandrine Allard Girardot in connection with the wave of hateful graffiti in Châteauguay in recent weeks. The 23-year-old Châteauguay woman faces charges of public incitement to hatred and willfully promoting hate.** **Translation Amanda Bennett** The young woman appeared in court in Valleyfield on Thursday. She was released on her own recognizance under conditions, the police said in a press release. The police department launched an investigation… Apparaît sur: cybersoleil.com, |
| OCDSB’s lawsuit against social media giants could lead to stronger regulations, experts say
As Ottawa’s largest school board joins a group of other Ontario boards in taking social media giants to court, education experts say the move may lead to stronger regulations to address a growing « youth mental health crisis. » Alongside the public district school boards of Toronto, Peel, and Toronto’s Catholic counterpart, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is looking for about $4.5 billion in total damages from Meta Platforms Inc., Snap Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. The three companies operate Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok respectively. They allege the platforms facilitate and… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B
Four major Ontario school boards are taking some of the largest social media companies to court over their products, alleging the way they’re designed has negatively rewired the way children think, behave and learn and disrupted the way schools operate. The public district school boards of Toronto, Peel and Ottawa-Carleton, along with Toronto’s Catholic counterpart, are looking for about $4.5 billion in damages from Meta Platforms Inc., Snap Inc. and ByteDance Ltd., which operate the platforms Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok respectively, according to separate but similar statements of… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Opinion: I’m proud to be a Zionist
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion # Opinion: I’m proud to be a Zionist Canadians shouldn’t be harassed for supporting the right for Jews to have a state in our ancestral homeland Published Mar 27, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Anthony Housefather sits as the House of Commons justice committee chair. Photo by Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS ## Article content “Mr. Speaker, I am a Canadian. I am a Jew. I am a Zionist.”… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Opinion: Online Harms Act focuses on wrong end of the problem
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Technology 2. Opinion # Opinion: Online Harms Act focuses on wrong end of the problem The real harms are: advertising, algorithms, anonymity, and abuse. To lessen the last of these four As, you need to hobble the first three. Published Mar 26, 2024 • Last updated 2 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Justice Minister Arif Virani holds a press conference regarding the new online harms bill on Parliament… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| Protests in NDG: CDN in defense of Palestinian Solidarity
### The Revolutionary Communist Party came together in defense of Palestinian solidarity and the right to protest peacefully. During the week of March 10, the Revolutionary Communist Party held two demonstrations in support of Palestine in Montreal. The first was on Tuesday, March 12 in front of Premier Justin Trudeau’s constituency office to protest the federal government’s decisions regarding Palestine and the selling of land on the West Bank. “These capitalist regimes have decided to bet everything on genocide on the Palestinian people,” said Fehr Marouf, a member of the… Apparaît sur: theconcordian.com, |
| Tense Jewish community seeks more support from Montreal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Local News # Tense Jewish community seeks more support from Montreal After a spate of protests outside Jewish institutions, the Plante administration is facing criticism for its response. Published Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A Molotov cocktail was thrown into the entranceway of the Jewish Community Council’s building in the early hours of Nov. 27, 2023, in Montreal. Photo by Dave… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, |
| What we know about Nex Benedict, the non-binary teen who died after altercation in school bathroom
_**Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and details of physical violence against**_ _**2SLGBTQ+ and gender diverse people.**_ The death of non-binary Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict has become symbolic of the fears expressed by 2SLGBTQ+ people in the U.S. — that hateful rhetoric and restrictive legislation targeting transgender and gender non-conforming people will have tragic consequences. Nex, who was 16 and of Indigenous heritage, said they had been bullied by other students. Nex died on Feb. 8, one day after a physical altercation in a high school bathroom. Oklahoma mandates… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
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| ‘Grave mistake’: Comedy troupe who made Pickton T-shirts perform at B.C. gym
F45 Training gym in Vancouver’s Chinatown has since issued an apology, saying it was a mistake. A Vancouver gym has issued an apology for hosting a controversial comedy troupe over the weekend, calling it a « grave mistake. » The Danger Cats’ The Spite Tour was scheduled to take place at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy BC in New Westminster on March 24 but was cancelled in February. The group performed at F45 Training gym in Chinatown on Sunday, March 24. Their scheduled appearance at the New Westminster comedy club sparked outrage… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| ‘Like a cartel:’ Shootings point to turf war over rights to screen South Indian films
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The day Thomas Sajan was expecting to see a South Indian action epic at a theatre in British Columbia, a spate of shootings thousands of kilometres away disrupted his plans. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The day Thomas Sajan was expecting to see a South Indian action epic at a theatre in British Columbia, a spate of shootings thousands of kilometres away disrupted his plans. Sajan, a self-described South Indian film fanatic, said he had been waiting months to see Malaikottai Vaaliban, a blockbuster Malayalam-language film about an aging… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, cp24.com, ctvnews.ca, nationalpost.com, nationalpost.com, edmontonsun.com, thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, globalnews.ca, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, theprovince.com, |
| ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary roasts Justin Trudeau yet again: ‘TOTAL INCOMPETENCE …THE WORST’
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Celebrity 2. Canada # ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary roasts Justin Trudeau yet again: ‘TOTAL INCOMPETENCE …THE WORST’ ‘He is the worst manager Canada has ever had,’ investor says in blunt assessment of unpopular prime minister Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 28, 2024 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Kevin O’Leary Photo by Dia Dipasupil /Getty… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, windsorstar.com, calgarysun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, edmontonsun.com, winnipegsun.com, |
| 3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall terrorist attack admit guilt during court hearing
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Politics 3. News # 3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall terrorist attack admit guilt during court hearing The hearing came as Russia observed a national day of mourning, following the attack Friday on the suburban Crocus City Hall concert venue that killed at least 137 people Author of the article: Published Mar 24, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account…. Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, |
| 4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt
Europe 4 men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says 2 accept guilt MOSCOW (AP) — Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday showing signs of severe beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges. One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing. By The Associated Press Email In this photo released by the Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 23, 2024, Russian Emergency Ministry rescuers work… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thestar.com, ctvnews.ca, torontosun.com, |
| A Christian nun in Lebanon prays for the Shiite Muslim …
BEIRUT (AP) — The nun stood in front of a group of young students at a Lebanese Christian school and asked them to pray for the “men of the resistance” in southern Lebanon who she said were defending the country. The men to whom nun Maya Ziadeh was referring are members of the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah, which has been clashing with Israel across a volatile border for nearly six months, becoming a critical regional player as the Israel-Hamas war persists in Gaza. A video capturing Ziadeh’s comments was… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| A Lebanese nun’s request to pray for Hezbollah fighters highlights schisms over the group’s weapons
BEIRUT (AP) — The nun stood in front of a group of young students at a Lebanese Christian school and asked them to pray for the “men of the resistance” in southern Lebanon who she said were defending the country. The men to whom nun Maya Ziadeh was referring are members of the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah, which has been clashing with Israel across a volatile border for nearly six months, becoming a critical regional player as the Israel-Hamas war persists in Gaza. A video capturing Ziadeh’s comments was… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| A Nigerian woman reviewed some tomato puree online. Now she faces jail
A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making a “malicious allegation” that damaged its business. Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, is being prosecuted and sued in civil court **** for allegedly breaching the country’s cybercrime laws, in a case that has gripped the West African nation and sparked protests by locals who believe she is being persecuted for exercising her right to free speech. ## What did she say? Okoli, a small-scale… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| A Russian journalist who covered Navalny’s trials is jailed in Moscow on charges of extremism
A Moscow court on Friday ordered a Russian journalist who covered the trials of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and other dissidents to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism. Antonina Favorskaya, also identified by court officials as Antonina Kravtsova, was arrested earlier in March. On Friday, Moscow’s Basmanny District Court ordered that she remain in pre-trial detention at least until May 28. The hearing was conducted behind closed doors at the request of the investigators, which was supported by the presiding judge. Favorskaya… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, theglobeandmail.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David raises questions about freedom of expression
FLORENCE, Italy – Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs sold around Florence focusing on David’s genitalia. The Galleria dell’Accademia’s director, Cecilie Hollberg, has positioned herself as David’s defender since her arrival at the museum in 2015, taking swift aim at those profiteering from his image, often in ways she finds “debasing.”… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s …
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs sold around Florence focusing on David’s genitalia. The Galleria dell’Accademia’s director, Cecilie Hollberg, has positioned herself as David’s defender since her arrival at the museum in 2015, taking swift aim at those profiteering from his image, often in ways she finds… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| A school bus company where a noose was found is ending its contract with St. Louis Public Schools
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A school bus company will terminate its contract with St. Louis Public Schools a year early, bringing an end to a relationship strained after a noose was found near the workstation of a Black mechanic and an ensuing driver walkout that snarled bus service for one of Missouri’s largest school systems. Missouri Central School Bus Co. notified Mayor Tishaura Jones and the Missouri Office of Workforce Development in a letter dated Tuesday that the end of the contract would mean the loss of 332 jobs. Missouri… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Advocacy groups ask city to protect protesters from noise bylaw fines
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Ottawa 2. News # Advocacy groups ask city to protect protesters from noise bylaw fines The city’s bylaw officers began ticketing pro-Palestinian protesters on Dec. 23 for using megaphones and speakers after months without issue, argues one advocate. Published Mar 29, 2024 • Last updated 37 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. OTTAWA – Mar 26, 2024 — Sarah Abdul-Karim of the Palestine Youth Movement, speaks at a rally… Apparaît sur: ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, ottawacitizen.com, |
| Ahmaud Arbery’s killers ask a US appeals court to overturn their hate crime convictions
Atlanta, Ga. – Attorneys for three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in a Georgia subdivision asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to throw out their hate crime convictions, arguing that prosecutors relied on their history of racist comments without proving they targeted Arbery because he was Black. “At the end of the day, this issue isn’t about the racism of these defendants,” A.J. Balbo, representing Greg McMichael, told a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. “It’s about whether or not the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, nationalpost.com, |
| Ahmaud Arbery’s killers ask a US appeals court to …
ATLANTA (AP) — Attorneys are asking a U.S. appeals court to throw out the hate crime convictions of three white men who used pickup trucks to chase Ahmaud Arbery through the streets of a Georgia subdivision before one of them killed the running Black man with a shotgun. A panel of judges from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta was scheduled to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case that followed a national outcry over Arbery’s death. The white men’s lawyers argue that evidence of past racist… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For years, bombastic far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ranted to his millions of followers that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, that children weren’t killed and that parents were crisis actors in an elaborate ruse to force gun control. Under oath and facing a jury that could hit him with $150 million… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| An imprisoned journalist in Belarus designated a …
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A prominent journalist in Belarus was designated a political prisoner on Tuesday by the country’s leading human rights group following his conviction on charges widely seen as part of an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Ihar Karnei, who used to write for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other news outlets, was handed a three-year prison sentence on Friday on charges of participation in an extremist group. Karnei is a member of the Belarusian Association of Journalists, or BAJ, the country’s top independent journalist group championing freedom of… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Analysis-Senegal’s youth want jobs from Faye, investors wary of radical ideas
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye rode to victory in Sunday’s poll on a wave of protest votes against the West African country’s current leader, fuelled by discontent that infrastructure- fuelled growth has failed to benefit all. While the young people who formed the backbone of Faye’s support base want jobs and more even wealth distribution, investors expressed hope that pledges to create a new currency and renegotiate energy contracts won’t be followed through. During outgoing President Macky Sall’s… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Andrew MacDougall: Online Harms Act focuses on the wrong end of the problem
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion 2. Columnists # Andrew MacDougall: Online Harms Act focuses on the wrong end of the problem The real harms are: advertising, algorithms, anonymity, and abuse. To lessen the last of these four As, you need to hobble the first three. Published Mar 26, 2024 • Last updated 3 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Justice Minister Arif Virani holds a press conference regarding the new online harms bill… Apparaît sur: edmontonjournal.com, ottawacitizen.com, calgaryherald.com, |
| Anthony Housefather: I’m proud to be a Zionist
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Anthony Housefather: I’m proud to be a Zionist Canadians shouldn’t be harassed for supporting the right for Jews to have a state in our ancestral homeland Published Mar 27, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Anthony Housefather sits as the House of Commons justice committee chair. Photo by Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS ## Article content “Mr. Speaker, I am a Canadian. I am a Jew. I am… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Barbara Kay: Antisemitic La Presse cartoon highlights double standard of political satire
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Barbara Kay: Antisemitic La Presse cartoon highlights double standard of political satire Flirting with even the most vile blood libels against Jews is given a free pass, while telling the truth about radical Islam is shunned Get the latest from Barbara Kay straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 26, 2024 • Last updated 52 minutes ago • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Cartoonist Serge Chapleau Photo… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Bearish bets, torpedo stocks and short squeezes on the TSX
Short-selling activity on the Toronto Stock Exchange in March offered more evidence that short sellers are in retreat as 2024 progresses amidst expectations for lower inflation and interest rates. One clear sign is the tumble in the short position for the **iShares S &P/TSX 60 Index ETF** to 6.1 per cent of float, down considerably from 23.1 per cent in March of last year (short sales data supplied by S3 Partners). Short sellers are also seeing shorted companies turning the tables on them more often. A recent occurrence was Nasdaq-listed… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS BERLIN (Reuters) – For seven years, an Israeli drag queen and Syrian belly dancer had hosted a joint monthly show at Berlin LGBT clubs, celebrating their coexistence in an extravagant party resembling a Middle Eastern wedding. But when Hamas gunmen carried out a deadly attack on southern Israel in October, triggering an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, their relationship was tested. « We spent long days talking. I was really insecure about where our relationship was going, » said the Syrian belly dancer, who… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Bloc eyes adding age verification for pornography sites to online harms bill
The Bloc Québécois is considering an amendment to the online harms bill designed to ensure that people viewing pornography online are over the age of 18. Rhéal Fortin, the Bloc’s justice critic, said he was surprised that the government did not include age verification in the bill to stop children viewing sexually explicit material online. Mr. Fortin said in an interview that age verification would be “one of my first preoccupations” when Bill C-63 is studied by MPs, and he would be looking at tabling an amendment. Last year, the… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Boeing CEO to step down in management shake-up as manufacturing issues plague storied plane maker
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. Money News # Boeing CEO to step down in management shake-up as manufacturing issues plague storied plane maker Author of the article: Associated Press David Koenig Published Mar 25, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. It was reported that Boeing chief executive, David Calhoun, would step down at the end of 2024 as part of a broad management shake-up, March 25, 2024. Photo by Anna Moneymaker /Getty Images… Apparaît sur: calgarysun.com, |
| Brandon University professors approve four-year deal, avoid strike
After lengthy negotiations, a four-year deal has been reached between Brandon University and its professors. School community members received a notice Thursday that the Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) and the Board of Governors each ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The renewed deal covers April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2027 and was approved by the board Wednesday. The faculty association held a multi-day ratification vote that saw 95 per cent of its members voting in favour of the deal. BUFA represents around 260 full-time faculty members and 90… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Brandon University, faculty approve new collective agreement
A new contract between Brandon University and its faculty association has been ratified, following months of bargaining between the two sides. The four-year deal was approved by the university’s board of governors Wednesday, and ratified by the faculty association on Thursday, with 95 per cent in favour of the agreement, according to a news release from the university. The new agreement, effective April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027, will see general wages of 2.5 per cent, 2.75 per cent, three per cent and three per cent, along with other… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, winnipegsun.com, |
| Brazil’s Bolsonaro stayed two days in Hungarian embassy after passport seized
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Steven Grattan (Reuters) – Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia last month, just days after federal police confiscated his passport and arrested two former aides on suspicion of plotting a coup, Bolsonaro’s lawyer said on Monday. Bolsonaro’s Feb. 12-14 stay at the Hungarian embassy was first reported by the New York Times based on security camera footage from inside the embassy. The episode raises questions about the former president’s plans as he faces… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| COMMENTARY: Protecting P.E.I.’s public engagement for the public good
### _Doug Crossman, a retired senior policy analyst with the Public Health Agency of Canada, provided the following opinion article._ * * * Finance Minister Jill Burridge has presented the provincial government’s 2024-25 budget which highlights the considerable challenges facing Islanders. The idea of « public interest » was a theme that ran through the government’s speech from the throne. It reads, in part, “… while my government embarks on this journey, it will not forget the promise they made to Islanders during the most recent democratic exercise – to always engage… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Canadian Jews are once again in the crosshairs of cancel culture
Save Like other western countries, Canada isn’t immune to « cancel culture, » a disturbing sign of the times. The term itself may be contemporary but cancel culture’s unholy mix of defamation, intimidation and threats is anything but new. Variations on this practice date back millennia, with Jews often the prime target. Amid rampant antisemitism and the current tyranny of cancel culture run amok, the anti-Israel camp is leading the charge in trying to silence the voices of Jews. Sadly, they’re succeeding far too often as organizations and institutions capitulate to pressure… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, |
| Canadian push to expand Vietnam trade builds on deep roots
Open this photo in gallery: Trade Minister Mary Ng embraces Vietnamese Trade Minister Nguyễn Hồng Diên during trade talks with the government of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 27.James Griffiths/The Globe and Mail Towering 470 metres over the endless sprawl of Ho Chi Minh City, Landmark 81 is the tallest building in Vietnam and second tallest in all of Southeast Asia. It’s become a symbol of Vietnam’s largest city, which has nearly doubled in size to 10 million people in the last 20 years, as the country’s economy has… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Celebs weigh risks of speaking out amid wars, elections
(The Hill) – Celebrities went all in during the 2020 and 2016 White House races, but they are proceeding with more caution this election cycle with its expected Biden-Trump rematch looming as multiple wars rage around the world. Annie Lennox knows first-hand about entering the political conversation as a music artist. The “Sweet Dreams” singer made headlines last month when she called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza while performing at the Grammy Awards. “I took the chance to say something because I felt so strongly about… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Check your horoscope to learn how the stars align for you today.
Open this photo in gallery: Aries.iStockPhoto / Getty Images #### HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You don’t need to rely on other people for guidance this year – just quiet your mind and allow the deeper part of your nature to come through and point you in the right direction. Once the answers rise to the surface you won’t need to ask so many questions. ## ARIES (March 21 – April 20): You have learnt a lot in recent weeks and the most important lesson by far is that… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Chinese pastor released after seven years in prison now has no ID
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. News # Chinese pastor released after seven years in prison now has no ID ‘I moved from a smaller prison … to a bigger prison,’ says Rev. John Sanqiang Cao, whose lack of ID means he can’t access any services Author of the article: The Associated Press Huizhong Wu Published Mar 23, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. In this photo taken… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Community groups’ lawsuit against Ottawa police board goes to trial
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Local News # Community groups’ lawsuit against Ottawa police board goes to trial Plaintiffs have filed an amended statement of claim, claiming the board is giving « preferential treatment » to pro-police delegates while blocking critics of the Ottawa Police Service and its board. Published Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 14 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Yavar Hameed, a lawyer representing the six community groups, speaks to… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, ottawasun.com, ottawasun.com, |
| Diaspora groups outline extent of harassment, bullying and threats from China and other foreign governments
Open this photo in gallery: Commissioner Justice Marie-Josée Hogue listens to counsel during the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa on March 27.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Leaders of diaspora groups detailed how their communities have been bullied and harassed by hostile foreign states and their proxies in Canada, telling the Foreign Interference Commission that the intimidation is a threat to Canadian democracy. The commission heard Wednesday from a panel of Chinese, Sikh, Iranian, Russian and Uyghur-Canadian activists on the opening of nine… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Donald Trump assails judge and daughter after gag order in New York hush-money criminal case
Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at the New York judge who put him under a gag order ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial, suggesting without evidence that the veteran jurist was kowtowing to his daughter’s interests as a Democratic political consultant. The former president objected in particular to what he said was her specious social media photo showing him behind bars. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, posted on social media that the gag order issued Tuesday was “illegal, un-American, unConstitutional.” He said Judge Juan M. Merchan was “wrongfully… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, thestar.com, torontosun.com, ctvnews.ca, |
| EDITORIAL: Here’s wishing the royals good health
## Article content The heartbreaking news that Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer sent shockwaves around the world and should make us all pause and reflect on the way we treat celebrities and public figures. Article content There’s been endless speculation over the past few weeks about Kate’s whereabouts. With rumours swirling, Kate released a photograph of her and her children to celebrate U.K. Mother’s Day. News agencies pounced and withdrew the image after it was found to have been digitally enhanced. Article content The mean-spirited… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, |
| Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 23 The Washington Post on SCOTUS and abortion The Supreme Court declared nearly two years ago, when it overruled Roe v. Wade, that the rules on abortion were now up to the states — but as the justices hear a critical case this week regarding the pill mifepristone, reproductive rights rest yet again in their hands. The good news is, this isn’t a hard one. The court agreed to hear FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine after two panels… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Explainer-Who is Julian Assange?
LONDON (Reuters) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. WHO IS JULIAN ASSANGE? Assange was born in Townsville, Australia, in July 1971, to parents who were involved in theatre and travelled frequently. In his teens, Assange gained a reputation as a sophisticated computer programmer and in 1995 he was arrested and pleaded guilty to hacking. He was… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Factbox-Major cases before the US Supreme Court this term
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s current term features major cases involving former President Donald Trump’s ballot disqualification, his claim of immunity from prosecution, the abortion pill, gun rights, the power of federal agencies, social media regulation and Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement. Here is a look at some of the rulings already issued, cases already argued and cases still to be argued this term. TRUMP BALLOT DISQUALIFICATION The court on March 4 handed Trump a major victory by barring states from disqualifying candidates for federal office under a constitutional provision… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Florida bans social media for kids under 14. Will the bill hold up?
Florida has passed a bill to ban minors under 14 from having social media accounts, and online platforms will be forced to delete any accounts already owned by those under the legal age. For people between ages 14 and 15, parental consent will be needed to register a social media account. The bill, HB 3, is considered one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors in the U.S. and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. But some critics believe the law won’t stand up to a constitutional… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Florida’s DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14- and 15-year-olds to get parental consent, a measure supporters say will protect them from online risks to their mental health. The measure requires social media platforms to terminate the accounts of people under 14 and those of people under 16 who do not have parental consent. It requires them to use a third-party verification system to screen out those who… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Florida’s DeSantis signs one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. The bill will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds. It was slightly watered down from a proposal DeSantis vetoed earlier this month, a week before the annual legislative session ended. The new law was Republican Speaker Paul Renner’s top legislative priority. It… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, torontosun.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Florida’s DeSantis signs one of the country’s most …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. The bill will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. It was slightly watered down from a proposal DeSantis vetoed earlier this month, a week before the annual legislative session ended. The new law was Republican Speaker Paul Renner’s top legislative priority. It… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Foreign correspondents in the Philippines condemn China over claims of video manipulation
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS MANILA (Reuters) – Foreign correspondents in Manila rejected on Wednesday a claim made by China that the Philippines had journalists manipulate videos taken during resupply missions in the South China Sea to make it look like a « victim ». The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) « takes deep offence at the insinuation that the press is a ‘troublemaker’ and in cahoots with the government to forward a political agenda, » it said in a statement. The statement was in response to a post by China’s… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is …
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A former Hungarian government insider turned oppositionist released an audio recording on Tuesday that he says is proof that top officials conspired to cover up corruption, the latest twist in a scandal that’s shaken Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s domination of the country’s politics. The country’s largest protests in years erupted in early February, when it was revealed that the president had issued a pardon to a man imprisoned for covering up a string of child sexual abuse by the director of a state-run orphanage. Close Orbán… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Former MP Bernard Valcourt acquitted of resisting police
A well-known former MP and cabinet minister from northwest New Brunswick has been acquitted on criminal charges of obstructing and resisting police. Bernard Valcourt was found not guilty by Provincial Court Judge Luc Labonté Thursday afternoon. Labonté found that two Edmundston city police officers did not have reasonable grounds or authority to try to arrest Valcourt during a confrontation at the Villa des Jardins special care home in October 2022. « It’s clear the police officers were acting in good faith and were responding to a call for help, » the judge… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Former US Rep. William Delahunt of Massachusetts has died at age 82
Longtime U.S. Rep. William D. Delahunt of Massachusetts, a Democratic stalwart who postponed his own retirement from Washington to help pass former President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda, has died following a long-term illness, his family announced. Delahunt died Saturday at his home in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 82, news reports said. Delahunt served 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1997 to 2011, for Massachusetts’s 10th congressional district. He also was the Norfolk County district attorney from 1975 to 1996 after serving in the Massachusetts House… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| France to provide UNRWA funding ensuring right conditions are met – foreign ministry
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS PARIS (Reuters) – France will provide over 30 million euros ($32.41 million) to United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA this year to support its operations amid the devastating war in Gaza, said the foreign ministry in Paris. « We will make our contributions while ensuring that the conditions are met for UNRWA to fulfil its missions in a spirit devoid of incitement to hatred and violence », Foreign Ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine told journalists. He did not say when the next payment to the agency would… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| French court dismisses TotalEnergies lawsuit against Greenpeace France
A Paris judicial court on Thursday dismissed a TotalEnergies TTE-N lawsuit against Greenpeace France over accusations that the oil giant under-reported its 2019 greenhouse gas emissions, a court document seen by Reuters showed. The ruling said that the environmental group’s accusations were too broad for them to be examined by the court. A TotalEnergies statement said the company was taking note of the court ruling and was considering its options. Greenpeace France described the ruling as a “snub” for TotalEnergies and “a victory for freedom of speech”. In November 2022… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| French soccer federation limits support for players’ Ramadan observance. Critics see discrimination
For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall order, and this is not about to change. Wielding the principle of religious neutrality enshrined in the French constitution, the country’s soccer federation does not make things easy for international players who want to refrain from drinking or eating from dawn to sunset during the Islamic holy month. Ahead of training camps which took place in March, the federation made clear it would not change the schedule for meals and practices to accommodate players who want to… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Hamilton public school board trustee told to remove social media post or face ban from private meetings
A Hamilton public school board trustee is facing an ultimatum — delete a November social media post about being under investigation for other social media posts in support of Palestinians or be barred from all private board and committee meetings. « I am feeling disappointed in the board’s decision last night, » Sabreina Dahab, Ward 2 trustee for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), told CBC Hamilton on Tuesday. Dahab posted to X on Nov. 14, 2023, saying trustees launched an external investigation at the end of October into her social media… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Harry Rakowski: Free speech does not include the right to destroy property and harass Jews
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Harry Rakowski: Free speech does not include the right to destroy property and harass Jews If we continue to confuse reasonable free speech with hate speech and tolerate radical and destructive actions, no speech is ultimately free Published Mar 28, 2024 • Last updated 53 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Photo by Ashley Fraser/Postmedia ## Article content Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas is fuelling a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Have you heard the one about Justin Trudeau attacking your free speech online? Trust me: That’s just rage farming
Save Supriya Dwivedi is a senior adviser in the PMO of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and is a former columnist for The Toronto Star. From the people who brought you classic hits such as: adding gender identity to the Human Rights Act would criminalize free speech and signing onto the UN Global Compact on Migration would mean Canada’s immigration policy being set by “foreign entities ,” comes the newest sensation on the scene — portraying the Online Harms Act as a total affront to freedom of expression online. Already a… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, |
| High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas’ ban on critical race theory
Little Rock, Ark. – A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher and students from Little Rock Central High School, site of the historic 1957 racial desegregation crisis, stems from the state’s decision last year that an Advanced Placement course on African American Studies would not count toward state credit. The lawsuit argues the restrictions, which were among… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, nationalpost.com, wivb.com, |
| How the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade of delays
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # How the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade of delays Author of the article: The Associated Press Paul J. Weber Published Mar 26, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The criminal case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on securities fraud charges has ended after nine years — a span… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Howard Levitt: The social compact with Canadian Jews is broken and needs to be restored
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Work # Howard Levitt: The social compact with Canadian Jews is broken and needs to be restored Opinion: Antisemitism in the wake of the attacks of Oct. 7 has rattled Canadian Jews. Here’s what’s needed to restore trust Published Mar 28, 2024 • Last updated 26 minutes ago • 7 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Demonstrators gather in support of the Jewish community on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Photo by DAVE CHAN/AFP… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, saltwire.com, leaderpost.com, |
| Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor following in Erdogan’s footsteps
By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has emerged as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s reign. But in some ways, he is following in the footsteps of the Turkish leader who ran the city in the 1990s. Aside from having led the country’s biggest city, both have family roots in the eastern Black Sea region and both their political careers have been impeded by Turkey’s courts. In their youth, both were keen footballers too. After clinching a comfortable victory and retaining his… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| In US crackdown, Ohio man gets prison for threatening Arizona election official
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A man was sentenced on Monday to two and a half years in prison for harassing an Arizona election official, part of an effort by federal prosecutors to crack down on threats to public officials ahead of the November election. Joshua Russell, an Ohio resident who pleaded guilty to making an interstate threatening communication, left three threatening voicemails in 2022 for the office of then-Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat now serving as the state’s governor, according… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Instagram is limiting the amount of political content you’ll see in your feed, angering users
Instagram users might notice even less political content in their feeds these days, although this time it has nothing to do with Meta’s Canadian news block. Instagram has started an automatic clampdown on the amount of political content — which it defines as posts about laws, elections or social topics — appearing in its users’ feeds from accounts people don’t already follow. According to tech reporting site Ars Technica, Instagram didn’t appear to notify its users directly that the previously announced change had taken place. There is a relatively quick… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Iran’s currency hits a record low
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN Business # Iran’s currency hits a record low Author of the article: The Associated Press Amir Vahdat Published Mar 24, 2024 • Last updated 15 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. FILE – A street money exchanger poses for a photo without showing his face as he counts Iranian banknotes at a commercial district in downtown Tehran, Iran, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Iran’s currency fell to a record… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, |
| Jordan Peterson: Our rotten, rotting universities
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. NP Comment # Jordan Peterson: Our rotten, rotting universities ‘Elite’ institutions are whale carcasses filled with parasites Published Mar 26, 2024 • Last updated 51 minutes ago • 16 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Graffiti on a sign near the University of Toronto reads « Danger due to commie profs » Photo by National Post ## Article content There has been a spate of articles written lately — and indeed of books — by… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Jordanians protest against peace treaty with Israel in fresh rallies
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Thousands of Jordanians rallied near the Israeli embassy on Thursday in a fifth day of large protests against Israel, calling for an end to Jordan’s unpopular peace treaty with its neighbour to the west. The protesters in an affluent neighbourhood of Amman carried Palestinian flags and chanted: « They said Hamas is terrorist. All of Jordan is Hamas. » « No Zionist embassy on Jordanian land, » protesters also cried, demanding that authorities close the embassy and end a 1994 peace treaty… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, |
| Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk’s X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was acquired by the Tesla owner. X, formerly known as Twitter, had argued the center’s researchers violated the site’s terms of service by improperly compiling public tweets, and that its subsequent reports on the rise of hate speech cost X millions of dollars when advertisers fled. On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer dismissed the suit,… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, winnipegfreepress.com, financialpost.com, |
| Julian Assange can appeal U.S. extradition order, U.K. court rules
Descrease article font size Increase article font size WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange can continue his fight against extradition to the United States after the High Court in London ruled on Tuesday he should be allowed to appeal against it unless the U.S. promises he will not face the death penalty. U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts, all bar one under the Espionage Act, over WikiLeaks’ high-profile release of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables. Assange’s lawyers in February sought permission to challenge Britain’s… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Julian Assange wins partial victory in U.S. extradition case
Open this photo in gallery: Police officers stand guard as supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold placards outside The Royal Courts of Justice, Britain’s High Court, in central London on March 26, 2024.DANIEL LEAL/Getty Images A High Court in Britain has given WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a reprieve in his lengthy legal battle to avoid being extradited to the United States to face criminal charges over the publication of thousands of classified documents. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, a pair of judges handed Mr. Assange a partial victory… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Justice Minister says online harms bill would blunt Supreme Court ruling making child pornography investigations harder
Justice Minister Arif Virani is playing down concerns that a Supreme Court of Canada ruling around internet privacy could hamper police investigations into child sexual exploitation, arguing that the federal government’s new Online Harms Act would help police in such cases. The Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that police forces must obtain judicial authorization before they can ask companies for internet protocol (IP) addresses, unique identifiers used to route data online that can also be used to find out who those users are. Before the ruling, investigators in Canada… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Justin Trudeau deepfake ad promoting ‘robot trader’ pulled off YouTube
A deepfake advertisement depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s likeness promoting a financial “robot trader” has been pulled off YouTube. Google, which owns the online video-sharing and social media platform, told Global News it also suspended the advertiser accounts associated with these “scams.” Deepfakes are realistic yet fabricated images, audio and video created by using artificial intelligence. Recent advances in the technology have made them more indistinguishable from human-created content. “Protecting our users is a top priority and we have strict policies that govern the ads on our platform,” a spokesperson… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| KINSELLA: Safety zones needed to protect Canada’s 400,000 Jews
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists 2. Canada # KINSELLA: Safety zones needed to protect Canada’s 400,000 Jews Establishing such bubble zones could help stamp out hate in Jewish communities Published Mar 30, 2024 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pro-Palestinian protesters targetted a Synagogue in Thornhill on March 7, 2024. Photo by Joe Warmington /Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network ## Article content Bubble zones: they work. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, winnipegsun.com, |
| KLEIN: Online trolls need to show some respect for Kate’s cancer fight
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Columnists # KLEIN: Online trolls need to show some respect for Kate’s cancer fight Published Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. This grab taken from a video released by the BBC Studios on Friday March 22, 2024, shows Britain’s Kate, the Princess of Wales recording her message announcing that following her abdominal surgery in January « tests after the operation found cancer had… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, |
| Letters March 25: Annoyed by yard-waste disposal fee; where is carbon-tax money going?
### We are already paying for yard waste disposal I am insulted by Saanich Coun. Colin Plant’s statement that charging for yard waste disposal “will mean an adjustment for people who have been used to a ‘free’ service — the drop-off service was covered by taxes.” Yes, the service is covered by taxes — and so are the bike lanes. I don’t use the bike lanes but I still pay for them through my taxes. People using the bike lanes do not pay a user fee for this “free” service,… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| Letters March 27: Councillor performance vs. pay; admiring those willing to run; abandoning Alix Goolden hall
### Caradonna’s pay and his performance I congratulate Victoria Coun. Jeremy Caradonna for orchestrating his stealth 25 per cent salary increase. Smart move. Most people get their salary increases after an annual performance review and, clearly, he would not receive any increase based on his actual performance. As a resident of Vic West, I sent an email to Caradonna regarding a safety issue in the neighbourhood on Jan. 31. To date he has not replied to my email, nor has he even acknowledged receipt. Value for money: Absolutely none. JoAnne… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, |
| MPs poke holes in ArriveCan contractor’s claims that his government employment was no conflict
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. News 2. Canadian Politics # MPs poke holes in ArriveCan contractor’s claims that his government employment was no conflict David Yeo raised the hackles of MPs of all parties on the public accounts committee Tuesday during his testimony marked by contradictions and confrontation Published Mar 19, 2024 • Last updated 5 days ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. David Yeo, the head of IT consulting firm Dalian, testifies by video… Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, |
| MPs, Jewish groups seek to end religious hate-speech defence in online harms bill
Open this photo in gallery: Bloc Québécois MP Rheal Fortin rises during Question Period in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Nov. 19, 2018.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press The federal online harms bill needs to be changed to stop religion being used as a defence for hate speech, say the Bloc Québécois, Jewish groups and members of the LGBTQ community, who fear that it could be exploited as a loophole for promoting homophobia, racial abuse and antisemitism. Bloc MP Rhéal Fortin said he plans to press the… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy
CARACAS, Venezuela – It’s a tale of two dramatically different political campaigns. On Monday, throngs of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rallied at a giant stage draped in the red, yellow and blue colors of Venezuela’s flag outside the electoral council headquarters where he is expected to make official his candidacy for a third term. Meanwhile, his would-be rivals tried to register their candidate, an 80-year-old unknown newcomer, before a midnight deadline but found they were unable to do so — in what the opposition denounced as the latest… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, wivb.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| McGill student hospitalized after hunger strike against Israel-Hamas war
A McGill University student is in hospital after taking part in a hunger strike demanding that the school divest from certain companies believed to be contributing to Israel’s war against Hamas. « I was told to get IV fluids because I was started to get really dehydrated. I was nauseous all the time. I was starting to reach those dangerous levels of starvation, » Rania Amine tells CTV News from her hospital bed. Amine is one of a dozen students who embarked on the indefinite hunger strike on Feb. 19. They say… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Meta oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word ‘shaheed’
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS NEW YORK (Reuters) – Meta’s oversight board on Tuesday called on the company to end its blanket ban on the Arabic word « shaheed, » or « martyr » in English, after a year-long review found the Facebook owner’s approach was « overbroad » and had unnecessarily suppressed the speech of millions of users. The board, which is funded by Meta but operates independently, said the social media giant should remove posts containing the word « shaheed » only when they are linked to clear signs of violence or if they separately… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Montreal-area woman charged after swastikas, racist graffiti targeted businesses, places of worship
A woman has been charged after several buildings, including places of worship, businesses and schools on Montreal’s South Shore, were spray painted with swastikas and racist graffiti in recent weeks. Châteauguay police (SPC) conducted a search and arrested 23-year-old Sandrine Allard Giradot, a local resident, who appeared at the Valleyfield courthouse Thursday to face charges of public incitement of hatred and wilful promotion of hatred. She was released from custody with conditions. Police said in a news release that more than 16 files were opened since they started investigating the… Apparaît sur: ctvnews.ca, |
| Moscow attack suspects appear beaten in court, raising questions of torture
**NOTE: _The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion._** Four men accused of carrying out a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of over 130 people appeared in court in Moscow Sunday night as authorities continue to search for survivors and bodies in the now-ruined Crocus City Hall concert venue. The tragedy is considered to be the deadliest terrorist attack on Russian soil in two decades. Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, 32, Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, 30, Shamsidin Fariduni, 25, and Mukhammadsobir Faizov, 19, have been charged with committing a terrorist… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Musk loses suit against hate speech watchdog
A U.S. judge on March 25 threw out Elon Musk’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that faulted him for allowing a rise in hate speech on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Reuters *[JO]: Jeux olympiques… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, saltwire.com, |
| N.S. man arraigned on pair of charges from antisemitic post on social media
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS A man accused of posting an antisemitic message last fall on a social media account belonging to a Nova Scotia government employee was arraigned in Halifax provincial court Tuesday on a pair of criminal charges. Samual Shaji, 26, is charged with fraudulent impersonation and unauthorized use of a computer. Lawyer Leslie Hogg appeared in court by phone on behalf of Shaji. Hogg said the defence had yet to receive disclosure of the evidence from the Crown. Judge Gregory Lenehan adjourned the summary charges until… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| North Korean TV censors blur out pants of British gardening show host
North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV host Alan Titchmarsh as part of the country’s censorship of foreign fashion and culture. KCTV carried an episode of Titchmarsh’s show “Garden Secrets,” originally aired on the BBC in 2010, on Monday. At one point he can be seen kneeling in a flowerbed, and keen-eyed viewers will notice that the lower half of his body has been blurred to obscure the jeans he is wearing. Titchmarsh told the BBC that the censorship had… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, |
| Outrage over comedy group’s Robert Pickton T-shirts sparks protest
Controversial comedy troupe Danger Cats performed in Vancouver Sunday, despite a crowd of protesters gathered outside the downtown venue. A previously scheduled Danger Cats show was cancelled in Metro Vancouver in February. That show generated outcry due to the troupe’s online sale of T-shirts that protesters said made light of serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims. Pickton targeted sex workers and vulnerable women in the Downtown Eastside, and many of his victims were Indigenous women. One of those victims has been identified as Tanya Holyk, whose cousin Lorelei Williams was at… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Partial victory for Julian Assange as British court rules he can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S.
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World 2. News # Partial victory for Julian Assange as British court rules he can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. Assange, 52, has been indicted in the U.S. on charges over Wikileaks’ publication in 2010 of hundreds of thousands of classified documents Author of the article: The Associated Press Brian Melley And Jill Lawless Published Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account…. Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, |
| Poland investigating Russian espionage, security agency says
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has carried out searches as part of an investigation with other European security services into alleged Russian espionage, it said on Thursday. A hub for Western military supplies to Ukraine as it fights Russia’s invasion, Poland says it has become a major target of Russian spies. It accuses Moscow and its ally Belarus of trying to destabilise it. « Actions aimed at organising pro-Russian initiatives and media campaigns in EU countries have been documented, » ABW said in… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Politics Briefing: MPs to examine security breach at Winnipeg infectious-disease lab
Hello, Opposition MPs on the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations voted Tuesday to delve into the massive security breach at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. Liberals MPs on the committee tried to curtail the parliamentary examination, introducing a motion that would not make the investigation a priority and limiting the number of meetings into the matter. Liberal Yasir Naqvi said he was concerned the inquiry would be all about political posturing rather than getting answers about what happened at Canada’s only Level 4 infectious-disease lab. “This cannot turn into… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| Port Moody rescinds call for Gaza ceasefire after alleged harassment by Free Palestine activists
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Politics 2. News 3. Local News # Port Moody rescinds call for Gaza ceasefire after alleged harassment by Free Palestine activists Mayor Meghan Lahti said council’s decision to weigh in on a non-jurisdictional issue was a « mistake. » Author of the article: Local Journalism Initiative Published Mar 29, 2024 • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A member of Free Palestine Tri-Cities speaking before Port Moody council on Feb. 27. freepalestinetricitiesbc Instagram photo…. Apparaît sur: theprovince.com, theprovince.com, vancouversun.com, |
| Prosecutors allege South Africa’s parliamentary speaker …
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South African prosecutors said Monday they intend to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruption, alleging that she took $135,000 and a wig in bribes over a three-year period while she was defense minister. Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hasn’t been arrested or charged. The prosecutors spoke at a court hearing over her claims that authorities hadn’t properly informed her of allegations or followed correct procedure in their investigation. Judge Sulet Potterill said that she would deliver a ruling on April 2 on Mapisa-Nqakula’s application for a temporary… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Putin blames Islamic extremists for last week’s concert …
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the gunmen who carried out the concert hall attack that killed over 130 people in a Moscow suburb last week were “radical Islamists.” Speaking in a meeting with government officials, Putin said the killings were carried out by extremists “whose ideology the Islamic world has been fighting for centuries.” Putin, who said over the weekend the four attackers were arrested while trying to escape to Ukraine, didn’t mention the affiliate of the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the attack. He again… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Rebel Wilson says Sacha Baron Cohen an ‘a–hole,’ trying to block her memoir
Actor and comedian Rebel Wilson has been calling out an unnamed Hollywood star in social media posts over the past week, alleging that a “massive a–hole” has been trying to block her memoir _Rebel Rising_ from being published. Now, she has named that star as Sacha Baron Cohen — the celebrated, yet controversial, comedian behind the Borat and Ali G characters. Wilson claimed in past social media posts that the star, still unnamed at the time, had been sending her threats because he was the subject of one of the… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, |
| Russia concert hall attack suspects appear in a Moscow courtroom
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # Russia concert hall attack suspects appear in a Moscow courtroom Author of the article: Published Mar 24, 2024 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. In this photo released by the Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 23, 2024, Russian Emergency Ministry rescuers work inside the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia, Saturday, March 23, 2024, following an… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, |
| Russian officials call for harsh punishment for those who carried out deadly concert attack
Calls mounted on Monday to harshly punish those behind the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people as authorities combed the burned-out ruins of the shopping and entertainment complex for more bodies. Four men, charged with carrying out a terrorist attack, appeared in court Sunday night and showed signs of being severely beaten. Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the investigation is still ongoing but vowed that “the perpetrators will be punished, they do not deserve mercy.” A suspect in the Crocus City Hall shooting on Friday… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Seeking the truth about truth
MORE DETAILS CLOSE Seeking the truth about truth Even a diamond that you might find at your feet, trampled in the dust, is still a diamond. Save JOIN THE CONVERSATION Writing about Easter and Pontius Pilate, contributor Thomas Froese refers to this image, an anamorphic image of a face. “It both shows and hides,” he writes. “And isn’t this life? We often miss what’s right in front of us.” Thomas Froese photo Save Today, for Easter, it’s a good day to consider Pontius Pilate. History tells us that 2,000 years… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, |
| Selley: Scotland and Canada, united in confusion over freedom of speech
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Opinion # Selley: Scotland and Canada, united in confusion over freedom of speech Nobody in either country knows what their landmark new legislation is going to look like in real life. That’s a terrible feature in any law Published Mar 24, 2024 • Last updated 15 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Does Scotland’s chilling piece of legislation represents Canada’s future under our own « online harms » legislation, or a… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, |
| Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, winnipegfreepress.com, torontosun.com, wivb.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Six Russian journalists have been detained by authorities. They include one who covered Navalny
Authorities in Russia have detained six journalists across the country this month, including a journalist who covered the trials of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny for several years, media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders said Thursday. Antonina Favorskaya was detained and accused by Russian authorities of taking part in an “extremist organization” by posting on the social media platforms of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, the Russian human rights group OVD- Info said. Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony in February. Favorskaya covered Navalny’s court hearings for years and filmed the… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, wivb.com, |
| Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part …
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools, a move that proponents say will ease a youth mental health crisis, bolster staff retention and offer spiritual care to students who can’t afford or access religious schools. Conservatives also argue religious foundations will act as a “rescue mission” for what they say are public schools’ declining values, a topic that has galvanized Republican-controlled Legislatures to fight for issues such as parental oversight of curriculum, restrictions on books… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Students sound off as Ontario school boards sue social media giants
After four Ontario school boards launched lawsuits claiming some of the most popular social media apps harm students and disrupt learning, several students at one Toronto high school said they disagreed with the decision. The Toronto public and Catholic school boards, along with the Peel and Ottawa- Carleton public boards, are seeking about $4.5 billion in total damages from Meta Platforms, Snap and ByteDance, the parent companies of Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, according to individual but similar statements of claim filed on Wednesday. While students who CBC Toronto… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| Tense Jewish community seeks more support from Montreal
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Canada # Tense Jewish community seeks more support from Montreal After a spate of protests outside Jewish institutions, it is criticizing the Plante administration for its weak response against hate. Published Mar 25, 2024 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A Molotov cocktail was thrown into the entranceway of the Jewish Community Council’s building in the early hours of Nov. 27, 2023, in Montreal. Photo… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| Tesla appears unlikely to nix US suit alleging bias against Black workers
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A federal judge in California on Thursday appeared poised to reject Tesla’s bid to toss out a U.S. agency’s lawsuit accusing the electric carmaker of tolerating rampant harassment of Black workers at its Fremont, California assembly plant. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley in San Francisco during a hearing repeatedly disagreed with claims by Tesla’s lawyers that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) failed to include any facts in its lawsuit backing up its claim of pervasive unlawful race… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, |
| Texas AG Ken Paxton is closer than ever to trial over securities fraud charges
## Article content HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was expected back in court Tuesday and closer than ever to standing trial on felony securities fraud charges that have shadowed the Republican for nearly a decade. But there was no certainty the April trial was still on track. Last week, a final pretrial hearing before a Houston judge was abruptly rescheduled, and both a special prosecutor and one of Paxton’s attorneys declined comment Monday on whether the case was going forward or if a deal to settle was… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end securities …
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution under a deal to end criminal securities fraud charges that have shadowed the Republican for nearly a decade. The announcement by special prosecutors in a Houston courtroom came less than three weeks before Paxton was set to stand trial on felony charges that could have led to a prison sentence. It was the closest Paxton — who was indicted in 2015 — has ever come to trial over accusations that he duped investors… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| The deliberate undermining of news
Opinion “Fake news.” Of all the information-inclined phrases that have entered the lexicon during the internet’s dizzying expansion in the first decades of the 21st century, this ostensibly throwaway two-word epithet surely ranks among the most confounding. Abruptly concise and seemingly simple in its structure, “fake news” — which once straighforwardly described information, often concocted with mischief in mind, that is factually incorrect — has been appropriated, subverted and weaponized in such a manner that it now stands as an embodiment of attitudes and agendas that have contributed to the… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Third employee of weekly newspaper in Kansas sues over police raid that sparked a firestorm
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — An office manager at a weekly newspaper in Kansas is the latest employee to sue over a police raid last year that sparked a firestorm. Cheri Bentz alleges in the suit filed Friday in federal court that she was unlawfully detained and interrogated, and had her cellphone seized. Two other employees, reporter Phyllis Zorn and former reporter Deb Gruver, sued previously over the Aug. 11 raid of the Marion County Record’s newsroom. Police also searched the home of Publisher Eric Meyer that day, seizing equipment and… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, nationalpost.com, |
| TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous. “OK, listen, if you ban TikTok I will find you and shoot you,” one said, giggling and talking over other young voices in the background. “I’ll shoot you and find you and cut you into pieces.” Another threatened to kill Tillis, and then take their own life. Tillis’s office says it has received around 1,000 calls about TikTok since the House passed legislation this month that would… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, |
| Toronto police make arrests during weekend pro-Palestinian protest, draw criticism from demonstrators
Open this photo in gallery: Protestors for Gaza gather outside a downtown hotel in Toronto the planned location of an event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 15.Cole Burston/The Canadian Press Pro-Palestinian groups allege Toronto Police officers are enforcing rules selectively at organized protests after seven people were arrested and at least three charged during a demonstration on Saturday. The Toronto Police Service issued a statement saying its officers were conducting crowd management at a demonstration in the Gerrard Street and Parliament Street area when they arrested and charged… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| U.K. court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to U.S.
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. World # U.K. court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to U.S. Author of the article: Associated Press Brian Melley And Jill Lawless Published Mar 26, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Supporters gather outside the High Court during speeches by friends and family of Julian Assange on Feb. 20, 2024 in London. Photo by Carl Court /Getty Images ## Article content LONDON — A British court… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, ctvnews.ca, thestar.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich marks year in Russian prison as courts keep extending time behind bars
Open this photo in gallery: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands behind a glass wall of an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing to consider extending his detention in Moscow on March 26.MOSCOW CITY COURT/Reuters For Evan Gershkovich, the dozen appearances in Moscow’s courts over the past year have fallen into a pattern. Guards take the American journalist from the notorious Lefortovo Prison in a van for the short drive to the courthouse. He’s led in handcuffs to a defendants’ cage in front of a judge… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, financialpost.com, nationalpost.com, winnipegfreepress.com, |
| UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks …
LONDON (AP) — A British court ruled Tuesday that Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the United States on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder. Two High Court judges said they would grant Assange a new appeal unless U.S. authorities give further assurances about what will happen to him. The ruling means the legal saga, which has dragged on for more than a decade, will continue. The case has been adjourned until May 20. Judges Victoria Sharp and Jeremy Johnson said that if no assurances… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
HONG KONG (AP) — The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said Friday its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening worries about the city’s media freedoms. Bay Fang, the president of RFA, said in a statement that it will no longer have full-time staff in Hong Kong, although it would retain its official media registration. “Actions by Hong Kong authorities, including referring to RFA as a ‘foreign force,’ raise serious questions about our ability to operate in safety with… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, saltwire.com, |
| US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau …
HONG KONG (AP) — The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms. Bay Fang, the president of RFA, said in a statement Friday that it will no longer have full-time staff in Hong Kong, although it would retain its official media registration. “Actions by Hong Kong authorities, including referring to RFA as a ‘foreign force,’ raise serious questions about our ability to operate in safety with… Apparaît sur: wivb.com, |
| Velvet Terrorism is not just a riot; it’s exciting, entertaining and urgent
Open this photo in gallery: Installation view of Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia, 2024, at The Polygon Gallery.Akeem Nermo/The Polygon Gallery The exhibition Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia starts with a splash. You enter through doors creepily adorned with life-sized cut-outs of two Russian police officers looking over their shoulders at those who might dare to enter this world where rebellion is revered. Then immediately you encounter a video. It is a famous one, of a **** balaclava’d Pussy Riot member drinking a bottle of water, then hiking up her… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, |
| WARMINGTON: Mayor wearing hijab not enough to stop Hamas backers
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA # WARMINGTON: Mayor wearing hijab not enough to stop Hamas backers Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 27, 2024 • Last updated 52 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Hamas backers crashed an Iftar dinner Tuesday in City Hall’s council chamber, which was hosted by Mayor Olivia Chow, who respectfully wore a hijab. (This image came from an… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| WARMINGTON: Prime Minister acknowledges most religious holidays – except Good Friday
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. Toronto & GTA # WARMINGTON: Prime Minister acknowledges most religious holidays – except Good Friday And Justin Trudeau is not alone in not publicly marking the solemn day in which Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 30, 2024 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Pope Francis leads the liturgy of… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, |
| What we know about Nex Benedict, the non-binary teen who died after altercation in school bathroom
_**Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and details of physical violence against 2SLGBTQ+ and gender diverse people.**_ The death of non-binary Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict has become symbolic of the fears expressed by 2SLGBTQ+ people in the U.S. — that hateful rhetoric and restrictive legislation targeting transgender and gender non-conforming people will have tragic consequences. Nex, who was 16 and of Indigenous heritage, said they had been bullied by other students. Nex died on Feb. 8, one day after a physical altercation in a high school bathroom. Oklahoma mandates… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, |
| What we know about Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform
Breadcrumb Trail Links 1. PMN World 2. PMN News # What we know about Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform Author of the article: Published Mar 26, 2024 • 7 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. ## Article content SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the platform formerly known as Twitter following the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, theglobeandmail.com, |
| Croyances et religions. Première Marche du Chemin de croix sur un campus manitobain lors du Vendredi saint.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Première Marche du Chemin de croix sur un campus manitobain lors du Vendredi saint commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran La procession du Chemin de croix, partie du St.Paul’s College sur le campus de l’Université du Manitoba, a été pilotée par l’archevêque de Winnipeg, Mgr Richard Gagnon, qui a aidé à porter la croix. Photo : Radio-Canada / Ian Froese Radio-Canada Publié hier… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Forces de l’ordre. La Commission de services policiers d’Ottawa poursuivie par des groupes de défense.
Une coalition de citoyens et de groupes de défense des droits civils poursuit la Commission de services policiers d’Ottawa (CSPO) affirmant qu’elle les a privés d’une participation significative et effective en leur refusant un accès approprié aux réunions publiques. La Commission de services policiers d’Ottawa nie les allégations et soutient qu’elle dépasse ses obligations légales lorsqu’il s’agit de consulter le public. Le demandeur principal, Robin Browne, est un résident d’Ottawa et le fondateur du groupe de défense 613-819 Black Hub. Il fait régulièrement des apparitions lors des réunions mensuelles de… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Hockey. Auston Matthews fracasse de nouveau le plateau des 60 buts.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Auston Matthews fracasse de nouveau le plateau des 60 buts commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Max Domi et Auston Matthews Photo : Associated Press / Jeffrey T. Barnes Auston Matthews a marqué son 60e but de la saison, Ilya Samsonov a repoussé 34 rondelles et les Maple Leafs de Toronto ont défait les Sabres 3-0, samedi, à Buffalo. Matthews est ainsi devenu… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Hockey. Connor McDavid et les Oilers sans pitié pour les Ducks.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # Connor McDavid et les Oilers sans pitié pour les Ducks commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Connor McDavid Photo : La Presse canadienne / Jason Franson Connor McDavid a marqué deux buts et a ajouté une aide pour aider les Oilers à vaincre les Ducks d’Anaheim 6-1, samedi, à Edmonton. McDavid a du même coup prolongé sa séquence à sept matchs avec au… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |
| Incendie criminel. La police enquête sur un possible incendie criminel dans trois dépanneurs de Winnipeg.
Vous naviguez sur le site de Radio-Canada Aller au contenu principalAller au pied de pageAide à la navigation Début du contenu principal # La police enquête sur un possible incendie criminel dans trois dépanneurs de Winnipeg commentairesAccéder à la section commentaires Ouvrir en mode plein écran Le dernier incendie survenu dans le Quickie Mart, au coin de l’avenue Selkirk et de la rue McGregor dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi, a ravagé l’établissement. Photo : Radio-Canada / Tyson Koschik Radio-Canada Publié hier à 21 h 19 UTC ## Écouter… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, |