Thousands fled their homes on Sunday in B.C. and Alberta prepares for possible evacuations as hundreds of wildfires begin earlier than usual
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
Prioritizing climate could cause resource ‘misallocation’: US Fed official
The Federal Reserve should stick to its current mandate and avoid the ‘regulatory distraction of tackling climate risk, says a Fed official
Posted inSecurity
Canada tops up German fund for Ukraine air defenses
‘This investment will help Ukraine defend itself against the brutal attacks that have … killed thousands of innocent Ukrainians’
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Biden’s clean energy tax credits likely to remain ‘law of the land’
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has been opposed by some Republicans, including Trump, but is unlikely to be reversed, advisor says
Posted inTech
AI systems are already deceiving us — and that’s a problem
Experts have long warned about the threat posed by AI going rogue. But a new research paper suggests it’s already happening
Posted inHealth
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
“These advances pave the way for affordable, patient centric, and deep learning–powered ULF MRI scanners, addressing unmet clinical needs in diverse healthcare settings worldwide,” Zhao and colleagues wrote.
Posted inSecurity
No more bear hugs: Biden gives up on Netanyahu embrace
‘If we have to stand alone, we will stand alone.’ — Benjamin ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister
Posted inConsumer
Apple apologizes for iPad ‘Crush’ ad after backlash
‘We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry.’ — Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president of marketing
Posted inConsumer
What’s behind the wave of recent incidents on Boeing planes?
Notwithstanding the recent spate of incidents, aviation experts point to a strong safety record overall
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Canada regularization of undocumented migrants in jeopardy
Canada’s last regularization plan dates from the time of Pierre Trudeau when the federal government naturalized 39,000 people