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Iowa tornado: Multiple people killed as powerful twister tears through GreenfieldA powerful tornado tore through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake on Tuesday.U.S. NewsMay 22
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Train ride to hell? CPKC’s rail cars catch fire, blazing trail to London, Ont.A CPKC train with five railcars went up in flames as it was travelling in London, Ont., on Sunday night. No injuries were reported and fire officials said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the railcars were carrying old railway materials made of wood and so there were no dangerous goods involved.CanadaApr 22
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Deadly tornadoes kill at least 14 over U.S. Memorial Day weekendIn the U.S., at least 14 people were killed — including two small children — and dozens more were injured as twisters tore through Texas over the Memorial Day weekend. Rescue crews are working tirelessly to pull survivors from the rubble. The storms in Texas occurred alongside record-breaking heat, and forecasters are cautioning that this...U.S. NewsMay 26
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Global National: May 26In top news tonight, air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv as Israelis scrambled for cover from long-range rockets launched by Hamas. In the U.S., devastating twisters tore through Texas, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, in Nova Scotia, residents are still struggling with uninsured repair costs ten...Global NationalMay 26
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Tech Talk: X blocks searches of Taylor Swift & ads coming to Amazon Prime VideoDigital Living Expert Mike Agerbo discusses the controversy around Taylor Swift and X, formerly Twitter. Plus, bad news if you’re an Amazon Prime video subscriber in Canada. You’re streaming service will soon come with ads.Global News Morning BCJan 29
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Ron DeSantis drops out of U.S. presidential race in video announcementOn Sunday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis posted on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is “suspending” his U.S. presidential campaign and endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump instead. “It’s clear to me that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance,” DeSantis said. “He has my...PoliticsJan 21
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‘Talk to your loved ones’: Grandparent scam targets unsuspecting CalgariansMary O’Sullivan-Andersen with the Better Business Bureau joins Global News Calgary with details on the grandparent scam that tugs on victims’ heartstrings and continues to trick people out of their money. Twitter: @CalgaryBBBOct 1, 2023
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Calgary E. coli outbreak: Catering company charged with bylaw infraction for operating without business licenceThe City of Calgary announced on Wednesday through X, formerly known as Twitter, that it’s charging the catering company responsible for the E. coli outbreak connected to a daycare earlier in September with bylaw infractions, but that no criminal charges have been laid at this time. Premier Danielle Smith responded to this by saying the...Danielle SmithSep 27, 2023
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Elon Musk says charging users small monthly fee to use X could combat botsDuring a sit-down discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is “moving to having a small monthly payment for use of the X system.” He said that the introduction of a monthly payment on X, formerly known as Twitter, was “the only way I can think of to combat...TechSep 19, 2023
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Netanyahu urges Musk to balance free speech, fighting hate on XIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Elon Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and fighting hate speech at a meeting Monday, following weeks of controversy over antisemitic content on Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.U.S. NewsSep 18, 2023
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WestJet to review policy after Poilievre’s plane speech criticizedWestJet says it is reviewing its policies after a video showing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre using a plane’s public address (PA) system drew criticism on social media and from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). On Monday, Poilievre posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing him addressing a plane full of...CanadaSep 13, 2023
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Fiery aftermath of Prince George, B.C. explosion caught on video, several injuredVideos posted to Twitter show the fiery aftermath of an explosion in Prince George, B.C. on Tuesday. Several people have been injured, but the cause of the explosion around 4th Avenue and Dominion Street is not yet known, Prince George RCMP confirmed.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Several injured in explosion in Prince GeorgeVideos posted to Twitter show the fiery aftermath of an explosion in Prince George, B.C. on Tues. Aug. 22, 2023. Several people have been injured, but the cause of the explosion around 4th Avenue and Dominion Street is not yet known, Prince George RCMP confirmed.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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The changing landscape of social media: ADviceSocial media is ever-changing, with X — formally Twitter — making headlines along with Threads.Global News Morning SaskatoonAug 15, 2023
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‘X’ sign removed from former Twitter building in San FranciscoAn illuminated ‘X’ sign has been removed from atop the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter. The Department of Building Inspection said it received dozens of complaints about the sign on Monday.TechAug 1, 2023
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Shining ‘X’ logo installed at former Twitter HQ in San FranciscoA giant “X” was installed on top of a San Francisco building formerly known as Twitter headquarters following a rebrand of the company announced by owner Elon Musk.TrendingJul 31, 2023
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Tech: ChatGPT dispensing medical information and Twitter rebrandsThe Amazon Web Service Artificial Intelligence conference in New York has wrapped up but Get Connected Media’s Mike Agerbo has one last update on some of the interesting tech stories to come out of it.Global News Morning BCJul 28, 2023
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‘Who is Pierre?’ Conservative ad aims to re-introduce Poilievre to CanadiansPierre Poilievre’s wife Anaida Poilievre posted a Conservative ad on Twitter Tuesday aimed at re-introducing the Conservative leader to Canadian voters. The Conservative Party is set to launch a major advertising blitz aimed in part at showing a more personable side of Poilievre.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to ‘X’It’s bye-bye birdie. Elon Musk has replaced the brand’s iconic name and blue logo with a simpler one: X.TechJul 24, 2023
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Tech Talk: Another blow to Twitter & ChatGPT increases productivityThe losses keep piling up for Twitter. Elon Musk admitting ad revenue is down 50%. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo has more on that plus, looking to boost your writing productivity? ChatGTP could help.Global News Morning BCJul 17, 2023