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I made an AI clone of my dead son – and let a journalist interview him
An interview between a US journalist and an AI clone of a teenager who was killed during shooting at his school has prompted criticism online. BBC News
Saskatchewan Health Authority announces new Indigenous hair consent policyPayton Zillich
A big change in healthcare for Indigenous peoples is now in effect in Saskatchewan with a new policy being implemented protect the cultural importance of a patient’s hair.
WNBA suggests it’s pursuing criminal charges against fans who throw adult toys onto court during games
The WNBA released a statement Friday addressing the recent wave of fans hurling sex toys onto courts during games. The statement indicated the league is working with federal law enforcement…
Faith, family and fish – the unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy
The US vice president is beginning his UK holiday with a visit to the foreign secretary. Since when were they so close? BBC News
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘Disregard for life’: Cyclist deliberately mowed down in Edmonton by SUVKaren Bartko
‘It’s incredibly disturbing to see such disregard for life captured on video simply for online entertainment,’ said EPS acting Staff Sgt. Richard Windover.
Canada’s 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazesGlobalnews Digital
The 2025 wildfire season is now Canada’s second-worst after having burned through an area the size of New Brunswick, half the area burned during the record-setting 2023 season,
Elon Musk’s AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos
Grok Imagine’s “spicy” mode made explicit videos of Taylor Swift, according to The Verge and Gizmodo. BBC News
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next Friday for first U.S.-Russia summit since 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15 in Alaska. The announcement came after Trump said Friday that he would meet ‘very…
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next Friday for first U.S.-Russia summit since 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15 in Alaska. The announcement came after Trump said Friday that he would meet ‘very…
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next Friday for first U.S.-Russia summit since 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15 in Alaska. The announcement came after Trump said Friday that he would meet ‘very…
‘An escape from feeling lonely’: The Seoul ‘convenience stores’ fighting isolation
From comforting bowls of ramen to company, these stores are South Korea’s latest effort to fight loneliness. BBC News
Montana shooting suspect accused of killing 4 arrested after 7 days on runGlobalnews Digital
Michael Paul Brown, 45, was captured seven days after the Aug. 1 shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, about 190 kilometres from Missoula, following an intense search.
Howe says he ‘can’t involve’ Isak at Newcastle – is there a way back?
Eddie Howe says it is “clear” that he “can’t involve” Alexander Isak at Newcastle United as things stand. BBC News
Trump, Putin will hold first in-person meeting since Ukraine invasion next week in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday, August 15, for the first in-person meeting between leaders of the U.S. and Russia since Moscow launched its…
Deion Sanders opens up on physical condition after battle with bladder cancer
NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders answered questions about his physical well-being after his battle with bladder cancer earlier this year. “I’m healthy, I’m vibrant,”…
Why Hiroshima and Nagasaki are safe to live in today
BBC science reporter Esme Stallard explains why the radiation from the 1945 atomic bombings is undetectable. BBC News
Alberta’s unemployment rate takes a big jump in JulyKen MacGillivray
Alberta’s unemployment rate took a big jump in July, compared to a month earlier. The full percentage point increase was by far the worst amongst all the provinces.