Here are some things I believe about artificial intelligence: I believe that over the past several years, A.I. systems have started surpassing humans in a number of domains — math, coding and medical diagnosis, just to name a few — and that they’re getting better every day. I believe that very soon — probably in … Read more
The Senate will take a key procedural vote on Friday afternoon to potentially tee up final passage of a crucial stopgap government spending bill to avoid a shutdown as time runs out. After tense caucus meetings, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., revealed he would vote for the House-passed short-term spending bill, known as a … Read more
A small town northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont., has become the unlikely home for hundreds of foreign workers, but many may have to leave the community they’ve embraced after the end of a federal program put in place to fill gaps in Canada’s labour market. Since 2019, foreign workers have been coming to Sioux Lookout … Read more
Sir Mick Jagger gets “anxious” about the mood of his audiences. The Rolling Stones frontman made a surprise appearance at the Oscars earlier this month to present the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the ceremony’s host Conan O’Brien was amazed when the 81-year-old rocker asked about the atmosphere in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater … Read more
A 17-year-old boy died in a motorcycle crash in Surrey, police have said. The teenager died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash, which happened at about 17:00 GMT on Wednesday on the southbound A24, Horsham Road, in Beare Green. Surrey Police said it was appealing for witnesses or those with with CCTV, dash cam … Read more
By Alessia Passafiume The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2025 10:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty. Jeffrey Wood submitted his plea in an Ottawa … Read more
A court in Finland found a Russian paramilitary fighter guilty of war crimes committed during Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine, sentencing him to life in prison on Friday. Voislav Torden, a Russian citizen who also goes by the name Yan Petrovskiy, was charged with committing war crimes for leading an ambush on Ukrainian soldiers in … Read more
George Clooney inspired Naomie Harris to create an app. The 48-year-old actress praised the 63-year-old star for making a “beeline” towards her when they were on a photoshoot for watch brand Omega and urging her to fulfill her ambitions away from their shared profession. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK, she said: “It’s all down to … Read more
Transit riders can expect to see fare inspectors on TTC buses as soon as Monday. The TTC said that as of March 17, customers could be asked to provide proof of payment as the transit network aims to crack down on fare evaders. TTC fare inspectors regularly patrol streetcars and subway stations, and the TTC … Read more
It sure seems like Hanna Cavinder and Carson Beck’s dating days are over. Cavinder recently scrubbed Beck off her entire Instagram; Cavinder, along with her sister, Haley, play basketball at the University of Miami, while Beck recently transferred there from Georgia for his final year of eligibility. Hanna posted TikToks of herself and Beck on … Read more