Whistleblower alleges he was suddenly dismissed after raising concerns over manufacturing deviations
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NGO denounces rising air freight pollution from online commerce, global supply chains
The US-Canadian group Stand Earth says pollution from air freight sector is up by 25 per cent since 2019
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Ontario protects homeowners by banning tool that was ‘refuge for criminals’
A new law ends a lending practice that enabled home-equipment rental companies to scam thousands of Ontarian homeowners
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Canada inflation edges up to 2.9 per cent
Rent and mortgage interest costs, travel prices, gasoline, car insurance and grocery prices climbed in May
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NASA faces $80,000 claim after space debris hits family home
NASA’s response to claim over space trash — which is becoming more common — could set a precedent for how future claims are handled
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Electric car sales fall in Europe while hybrids rise
Electric car sales decline in Europe as manufacturers prioritize premium models; hybrid sales rise amidst market shift
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Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams
Booking.com’s security chief warns of AI-driven phishing scams targeting travelers amid summer bookings surge.
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Online video adding to challenges for news publishers: report
Online video news threatens traditional outlets, per a recent global survey, with AI expected to further reduce their traffic.
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Put tobacco-style warnings on social media: US health official
Social media requires labels warning that social media is associated with significant mental health harms, says US Surgeon General.
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Former Twitter, now X, makes ‘likes’ private
Former Twitter platform X announced Thursday that “likes” will now be private, aiming to enhance user protection and engagement.