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The Overemphasis on Dreams

Films and TV shows often feature scenes from other characters' dreams, but director Christopher Nolan generally avoids this trope. In fact, his 2010 film Inception was set within a dream world, but it avoided surreal imagery and instead…

B.C. Conservative Party Exodus

Rosalyn Bird, a BC Conservative legislator, announced she is leaving the party and will continue to represent her constituency of Prince George – Valemount as an Independent. This is the third exit from the BC Conservative caucus in less…

Gender Gap in Tech Jobs

According to LinkedIn data, women make up less than 26% of new hires in artificial intelligence jobs. Men hold 80% of technical jobs, including 76% of engineering positions and 74% of AI director jobs, as well as the majority of head AI…

ICAC Corruption Scandal

Anita Perrottet, the sister-in-law of Dominic Perrottet, former NSW premier, was paid $254,666 for three months of consulting work in 2022 by her company, Macquarie Consulting. The payments were made by lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood's…

Cooling Surface Technology Developed

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a new pigment-free coating that can keep surfaces cooler under intense sunlight. The coating, made of microscopic air voids, was tested in different environments, including Arizona, where…

Maine US Senate Race

Reproductive Freedom for All, one of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US, has endorsed Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine's critical Senate race. Jackson is challenging Susan Collins, a five-term Republican incumbent who…

Wildfire Affects Local Wildlife

A grey cat named Lucky was found alone on a burned dock near the site of the Bradley Creek wildfire in B.C. by Andrew Erickson, who was helping his neighbors survey the damage from a boat. Lucky appeared to have been without help for at…

Target's Racist Costume Backlash

Target, a major American retailer, has faced renewed backlash for selling a children's Halloween costume that critics say evokes racist stereotypes reminiscent of Jim Crow-era minstrel shows. The costume, which features a Black child…

US Military Anti-Narcotics Operation

The US military attacked a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing 4 people. This is part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America, which began almost a…

Ontario Peach Tree Crisis

The peach tree industry in Ontario's Niagara region is under threat due to recent historic flooding, with thousands of homes and sewage systems overwhelmed by torrential rains between July 21 and Aug. 2. Peach trees, which don't tolerate…

Royal Train Station Conversion

The Wolferton Royal Station, a historic train station that once served British monarchs and European royalty, has been converted into a luxury home called Downside. The station, which opened in 1862, was a regular stop for trains from…

Midterm Spending Fight Ruling

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that political parties and joint fundraising committees do not qualify for a lower rate on political spending, which is beneficial to Democrats. This decision, if it stands, would allow Democratic…