Airline crashes seconds after takeoff, killing over 270 people
A Boeing 787-8 crashed into a residential building shortly after departing Ahmedabad, in what has become one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.
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Virtual Reality has the potential to treat many mental illness problems, and yet it may not live up to its hype
VR is a complicated topic, but some people are going out of their way to innovate and help adapt it to the demanding world of healthcare.
Bookstores strive to keep their doors open
Held together by loyal readers, how bookstores survive in the Amazon era.
Canada’s new Prime Minister is mandated to address economic uncertainty
From an ex-banker to a former Prime Minister Carney, has many Canadians hopeful for the future of their country.
How weakened climate policies in the US are affecting Canada
Climate action plummets as a result of the new presidential term, while Canada hesitates to make headway.
Marc-Andre Fleury’s enduring legacy
Fleury cements his place alongside the greats.
Family doctor crisis remains in B.C. as 400,000 residents continue to seek care
Limited access to primary care has been an ongoing issue in Canada’s healthcare system. In recent years, British Columbia faced critical demands for family doctor across the province, leaving many residents without proper healthcare services.
The world’s going (to lose it’s) bananas, and no one’s noticing
The climate crisis has been put on the back burner politically in the wake of tariff threats.
From bedroom performances to Grammy nominations, this is how Gracie Abrams is carving her own path
Gracie Abrams is expanding her sound but still writes like no one else is listening.
Burnaby students rally as band classes face elimination
Grade seven band gave them connection, confidence, and community. Now, students are fighting to save the program that they say changed their lives.
Injuries are soaring as load increases in the Premier League
Schedules of Premier League players are packed with games, and many do not have a summer break due to international duties until their first games after the World Cup.
Antony rediscovers his confidence after going on loan to Real Betis
Antony’s stunning performances have made him a fan favorite upon his arrival after many underwhelming seasons at Manchester United.
RCMP apologizes to reporter and editor for eight-hour detainment
The results of the complaint filed by Jerome Turner and Ethan Cox may symbolize a change in the tide of RCMP and media conflicts.
A timeline of animator Makoto Shinkai’s best works, the greatest animator of his time
The first time I came across any media by Makoto Shinkai, it was spring of 2022 and my Japanese class was celebrating the beginning of the season with our quarterly anime watch party. We started it off by watching The Garden of Words and I was instantly in love with the beautiful animation. After that I made it my personal mission to watch as many of his movies as possible
How does AI learn? A lot like we do, it turns out.
From making guesses and getting corrected to getting a reward for good results, the training methods used to make neural more effective take a page from human education.
TikTok could just be poisoning us
As TikTok gains widespread popularity, people are starting to realise the dark side of the platform.
How the arrest of one man spiraled Culiacan into horror and bloodshed
The arrest of “El Ratón,” the son of notorious and now incarcerated kingpin El Chapo, has sparked a surge of violence as various criminal organizations fight for his release. The police described the arrest as a “forceful blow” to organized crime, but since then, there has been more bloodshed and strife.
The ever growing dilemma of immigration of young Albanians to the UK.
In contrast to the problems of immigration rising around the world, two countries are in the spotlight of this crisis.Continue Reading
Disney’s animated film Strange World is another take on a familiar story, but that’s not a bad thing
Intergenerational arguments, a big wide world to explore, relatives who want the family to stay safe. The new take on a very ‘Moana’ like plot has received a lot of backlash from right wing media for being too ‘woke’ or for being too predictable but come on, it’s a kids movie.
YouTube’s new policy leaves many creators wondering if the platform will continue to be a reliable source of income
The company has retroactively demonetized many creator’s for not living up to its latest content guidelines
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