Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users’ information and share or sell it without people’s permission for advertising, a report found. Nathaniel Dove examines what looking for love could cost you.
8 hours
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Higher interest rates have force many Canadians to delay or cancel large purchases. But data shows sales of electric vehicle, typically more expensive than gas-powered cars, continued to rise. Nathaniel Dove explores the trend and what it means for the federal government’s goal of phasing out gas-powered car car sales by 2035.
Canada
Apr 24
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science
The United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi remains flooded after a deluge of rain fell earlier in the week. Several unconfirmed reports suggest cloud seeding could have played a role in the flooding. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explains the process and whether experts believe it could have played a role in Dubai’s record rainfall.
World
Apr 18
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence has taken aim at some firebrand Republicans, warning of the implications if the U.S. does not support Ukraine and it falls to Russia. Nathaniel Dove has more.
U.S. News
Apr 19
Canada has a productivity problem. Will Budget 2024 help?
Some financial and business experts are criticizing a component of 2024’s federal budget. The Liberal government proposed spending billions to improve an area where Canada is lagging. The experts say another measure in the budget could make it harder to reverse the trend. Global’s Nathaniel Dove has more.
Canada
Apr 17
Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage
A realty firm is making a grim prediction about home prices in Canada, forecasting a big jump by the end of the year. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores why prices might go up.
Canada
Apr 12
China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop Taiwan ‘reunion’
As the U.S. and Japan vow to forge a global security partnership, China’s president is sending a message to the West after holding a high-profile meeting with a former Taiwanese leader on Wednesday. Nathaniel Dove has more.
Apr 10
Microsoft report finds China, North Korea ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections
A new report from one of the world’s foremost computer companies says China has interfered in elections around the world – and they’re likely to do it again. Nathaniel has more on the report from Microsoft and its troubling findings.
U.S. News
Apr 5
AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them
An announcement by Ontario and Quebec police that they’ve recovered nearly 600 stolen cars renews a question – how are so many cars stolen? Global’s Nathaniel Dove looks at one device an expert says some thieves are using and how you can stop them.
Crime
Apr 3
‘Virtually zero chance’ of seeing gas cost $1 per litre in Canada again: report
With Monday’s carbon pricing hike bumping up the price of gas again, a monitoring company has a new prediction about what Canadians will be spending to fill up. Global’s Nathaniel Dove reports.
Canada
Apr 2
The science and controversy behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Netflix’s “The 3 Body Problem” is about the fictional invasion of Earth. But the political blowback it’s stoked is real and many viewers have been wondering if the science portrayed in the show is genuine. Global’s Nathaniel Dove looked into it.
Entertainment
Mar 29
Who is responsible for the Moscow attacks?
WARNING: IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Friday’s attack in Moscow has ignited a blame game between world leaders, with Russian officials insisting Ukraine is connected. Kyiv has denied any responsibility and U.S. and French intelligence points to an Islamic State splinter group. Nathaniel Dove reports.
World
Mar 26
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
A lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing the federal government over what’s become known as “Havana syndrome” says a new report from a U.S. research centre raises concerns. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores the findings and ongoing legal drama that began in Cuba.
Canada
Mar 19
How does Putin stay in power?
More than a hundred million people are eligible to vote in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine. Vladimir Putin looks assured to be declared the winner. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores how he stays in power and what another term means for the world.
World
Mar 15
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags pre-pandemic, data shows
Statistics Canada data shows a slow recovery for the country’s tourism sector in some areas. Amid ongoing tensions, trips from China are down a long way from what they used to be. Global’s Nathaniel Dove looks at what that means for the economy and whether the visits could resume.
Trending
Mar 11
Health Canada should review acne treatment cancer claims: experts
You may be checking your bathroom cupboard after a U.S. lab announced it detected a chemical that causes cancer in many acne creams. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores what the experts are saying and how regulators are responding.
Canada
Mar 8
Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab
An independent U.S. lab found high levels of benzene, a carcinogen, in several over-the-counter acne products. It is now calling on the FDA to take action. Global’s Nathaniel Dove reports.
Consumer
Mar 6
Cyber attacks are getting easier, experts warn after 3rd federal incident
Experts say cyber attacks are getting more numerous, more complex and easier – and that Canada’s regulations don’t go far enough to help companies stay safe. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores the rise and what it means.
Canada
Mar 5
The cost of IVF in Canada is rising: what that means for couples trying to have a child
Fertility treatment can be a lifeline for people trying to conceive or planning to build a family in the future. But the cost for in vitro fertilization (IVF) is rising across Canada, according to experts and a Global News analysis. As Global’s Nathaniel Dove reports, that’s put pressure on Canadians hoping to grow their families.
Health
Mar 2
Global News at 6 Halifax: April 22
Councillors and residents continue to voice disapproval as the Dartmouth Dove infilling project proceeds, new plexiglass barriers grocery stores are raising questions about shoplifting and shopping experience, and advocates respond to the province’s temporary cap on restaurant sector immigration applications.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 22