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Alberta's AI Data Centre Plans

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith participated in a virtual town hall on AI data centre development in Alberta, where she and three ministers fielded questions from over 12,500 concerned residents. The event was an attempt by the government…

ICE De-Escalation Tactics

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million contract to Compliant Technologies, a Kentucky-based manufacturer, to purchase 6,000 electric shock gloves that can be used as a de-escalation tool in high-tension…

Threats Against US Family Members

Barron Trump, 20-year-old, keeps a low profile due to growing political violence targeting his father, President Donald Trump. This is despite three assassination attempts on his father since July 2024, including being shot and wounded at…

Amazon Prime Day Dispute

Jill Ranae Brown, a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Ottumwa, Iowa, has been charged with fourth-degree theft for allegedly stealing Menards rebates from the mail and redeeming them herself. An investigation was launched after a customer…

Brighton FC Injury Report

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has given an injury update on midfielder Jack Hinshelwood ahead of the team's trip to Chelsea. Hinshelwood missed their Conference League win over Tromso with a minor issue that was sustained in training…

Trans Athlete Controversy

WNBA players and staff are facing backlash from two retired NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and another unidentified player, who attended an August 23 game wearing T-shirts with a message opposing trans women in sports. The shirts read…

Campus Rape Evidence Coverup Attempted

A former Syracuse University student who was attacked on campus is trying to obtain police records from 1981 to support her claim that the school failed to provide adequate security. The university's lawyers intervened after the police…

Murder Trial Evidence Released

Lindsay Kennedy, a 47-year-old man, is standing trial at the Northern Territory Supreme Court for allegedly murdering his former partner, Colleen Bradshaw, in Katherine two years ago. The alleged murder took place on July 17, and Kennedy…

Gladys Knight Retirement

Gladys Knight, an 82-year-old singer who has had a music career spanning seven decades, is scaling back her live concerts as she transitions into the next stage of her life. She will be reducing her future performances and focusing on…

Meta Exec's AI Crisis

Meta executive quit her job after AI agents "radicalized" her, according to a podcast series by Platformer. Three months ago, the series began exploring how likely artificial intelligence is to take large numbers of jobs. Several guests…

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreads

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to two new health zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, in North Kivu province, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. The outbreak is now considered the fastest-growing in history…

Meta Lawsuit Settlements

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has settled a lawsuit with 29 US states for $18 billion, agreeing to make changes to its social media platform in the US. The settlement follows a long-standing case that alleged Meta designed products…