BBC.com First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa in Sweden, with hundreds of deaths in Congo. WHO declares public health emergency. Clade 1b variant identified, urging quick and transparent…
The Verge Google Pixel phones sold with security vulnerability, report finds Google Pixel phones sold since 2017 had hidden software, Showcase.apk, allowing surveillance and control. Discovered by iVerify at Palantir, the app was inactive but vulnerable to attacks. Palantir banned…
CP24 More than 150 charges laid after investigation into Toronto street gang police Toronto police made 32 arrests and laid 158 charges after a year-long investigation into the Jamestown Crips gang using Canada Post to distribute drugs. The gang’s reach…
CityNews Vancouver Vancouver bboy Phil Wizard always had something special coach Vancouver b-boy Phillip Kim, known as “Phil Wizard,” made history by winning the first-ever gold medal in men’s breakdancing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His former coach, Jheric Hizon,…
CityNews Halifax Tropical Storm Ernesto gaining strength as it marches north to Nova Scotia Tropical Storm Ernesto passed Puerto Rico, nearing hurricane strength with 112 km/h winds. It moved north after drenching the islands with 200-250 mm of rain. The…
AnandTech The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X Review Flagship Zen 5 Soars and Stalls AMD launched the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X, completing the Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores. The flagship CPUs offer…
CP24 Closing arguments set to continue in trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers The Crown continues closing arguments in trial for “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, charged with mischief and inciting lawbreaking. Demonstrators seized Ottawa for three weeks…
CTV News Harry and Meghan’s brief Vancouver visit cost 44K in police overtime Vancouver police spent over $44,000 on overtime during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s February visit to British Columbia for the Invictus Games promotion. Taxpayers covered $34,333 of…
The Associated Press Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, onetime hero to election deniers, convicted in computer breach Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters was found guilty by a jury on most charges related to a security breach after the 2020 election.…
FRANCE 24 English New Google Pixel 9 phones flaunt AI capabilities Google unveiled new Pixel 9 smartphones with AI features to rival Apple’s iPhone. The move challenges Apple’s AI and partnership with OpenAI. Concerns about data privacy and regulatory reactions…
