Air Canada C.E.O. Draws Scorn for Delivering Condolences in English
The lack of French in Michael Rousseau’s speech about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport reignited a debate over linguistic inclusivity in Canada. Source link
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Palestinians warn of expanding settler violence in West Bank
Between January 2023 and mid-February 2026, at least 4,765 Palestinians from 97 locations, have been displaced by settler violence, the UN’s humanitarian office says. Most were from Bedouin and herding communities in Area C. At the start of this year, 600 people were forced from one Bedouin village, Ras Ein al-Auja, in the Jordan Valley….
Hugo Barra’s return to Meta 5 years after exit underscores AI urgency
Hugo Barr, formerly VP of VR at Facebook, has returned to Meta Money Sharma | AFP | Getty Images During Hugo Barra’s first stint at Meta — still known at the time as Facebook — he was a top executive in the virtual reality business. In the nearly five years he’s been gone, Meta’s obsession…
From “Black Rain” to toxic fog; how war is polluting the air and changing weather system
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said that the environment was a “silent casualty of war.” When we say war, few things instantly come to mind. Life during the war, harm to humanity and nature are some of the most crucial aspects of any conflict. How it alters the environment and even the weather is…
Indian singer's drowning was accidental – Singapore coroner
The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg. Source link
Politicians battle over immigration policy after Loyola student’s death
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are firing criticisms after a Venezuelan migrant who entered the U.S. illegally allegedly shot and killed a Loyola student last week. Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed on a pier on Lake Michigan last week, and her death has set off a firestorm of controversy. Republicans, including gubernatorial…
Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia’s port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border. Source link
Iran war may ‘chill’ the frozen job market: economist
Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images The labor market is currently in a frozen state, characterized by low hiring and turnover — and economists said the war in Iran could exacerbate the problem. “It will chill the labor market even more,” Nicholas Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University, said last…
Legal AI startup Harvey raises $200 million at $11 billion valuation
Harvey co-founders Winston Weinberg and Gabe Pereyra. Courtesy of Harvey With OpenAI and Anthropic soaring to a combined valuation of more than $1 trillion, some in the artificial intelligence industry fear that the two big model companies are sucking up so much of the value that there won’t be much left for other startups. Harvey…
7 tallest buildings of Bengaluru showcasing modern architecture
Concorde Tower is another prominent high-rise building in Bengaluru that has added to the beauty of the city with the modern architecture of the building. Even though the building may not be as tall as the high-rise buildings in Bengaluru, it stands out because of the design and aesthetic appeal of the building, particularly for…