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A look at ‘secret’ Facebook groups — and how hateful content is monitored on them
The use of secret Facebook groups came under fire this week, after reports that U.S. border agents shared racist and sexist messages on them. Continue reading
Certain dog food brands may be linked to increased risk of heart disease: FDA
The foods, according to a release by the government agency, are often marketed as “grain-free.” Continue reading
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California — strongest in 20 years
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center tweeted that a tsunami is not expected to follow the quake. Continue reading
Here’s why Facebook says user photos have ‘automatic’ descriptions
Facebook said it has been using “automatic alt text” since 2016 in an effort to make the social media network more accessible. Continue reading
What Donald Trump is planning for 4th of July — and why it’s causing controversy
The president has been tweeting about the plans, and has promised “a show of a lifetime.” Continue reading
China scolds Canada for ‘mustering so-called allies’ on detainees
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that “Canada knows exactly what the crux of the problem is.” Continue reading
Why tensions are heating up in the U.S. migrant crisis, once again
Amid ongoing criticism of the Trump administration, migrants are coming to the U.S. in record numbers. Continue reading
2 provincial courts sided with Trudeau’s carbon tax — what happens next?
Saskatchewan and Ontario courts have both ruled that the federal government’s carbon tax is within reason. Continue reading
Trump joked to Putin about getting ‘rid of’ journalists — a look at how they treat media
The two leaders made the remarks on journalists while meeting at the G20 summit in Osaka. Continue reading
15-inch MacBook Pros recalled in Canada over fire and burn risk
Health Canada explained Thursday that batteries in the laptops can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Continue reading
Canada-China tensions: Why they began and what’s happened since
Tensions have been rising since December 2018, when Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies. Continue reading
‘Pure incompetence’: Passenger calls out Air Canada over handling of racist incident
Sonamjeet Narwan said another Air Canada passenger called her a “9/11 bloodsucker.” Continue reading
What’s the rationale behind Trump’s migrant detention? Experts weigh in
Last week, it was reported that dozens of children living in migrant detention centres did not have access to basic sanitary supplies such as soap and toothpaste. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to Earth
The Saint-Lambert, Que., native set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 205 days. Continue reading
‘Crazy, wild ride home’: How returning to Earth impacts an astronaut’s body
David Saint-Jacques will face quite a few challenges getting his body used to regular life on Earth. Continue reading