A study from the University of Alberta, which relied on images gathered from birders on the internet, examines the evolution of more than 1,000 bird species – namely their feet. Birds of a feather grasp together, study of 1,000 species finds From parrots to raptors, birds that demonstrate dexterity with …

Will Knight Business Aug 17, 2023 12:00 PM A Letter Prompted Talk of AI Doomsday. Many Who Signed Weren't Actually AI Doomers In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity—but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology …

Blessings are showing no signs of slowing down over the country's “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda. After her jam-packed shows abroad and sold-out “Your Memejesty Concert” at the Araneta Coliseum in June, Vice Ganda's career has seen a consistent upward trajectory. Comedian-host and the country’s ‘Unkabogable Star’ Vice Ganda INSTAGRAM PHOTO …

As China's property market goes through another meltdown, critics warn China's form of "despotic capitalism" could be facing its Minsky moment. But can Beijing's leadership put the economy back on track? Or will Xi Jinping have to resort to harsher methods? Is China doomed? The country has adapted to crises …

As Chinese e-commerce giant Shein partners with Forever 21 with the goal of expanding in the U.S., experts are concerned that its growth comes at the expense of addressing concerns over its labour practices and the sustainability of the clothes it sells. Chinese fashion giant's partnership with U.S. retailer suggests …

Knowing that the Liberals have little appetite for an election over the coming year, the NDP is looking to push the government for more policy concessions, party sources tell Radio-Canada. The government is not keen on an election in the near term, NDP sources say Knowing that the Liberals have …

Quebec’s proposed Bill 31 would give landlords the power to block lease transfers. Meanwhile, average rents for new leases in Montreal are now almost $2,000. Now a tenants’ union is organizing a rent strike as an “emergency response.” Tenants' union organizing rent strike against Quebec’s Bill 31, skyrocketing rent Ariane …

Provincial and federal officials were in Thunder Bay this week to announce millions of dollars in funding for housing projects aimed at urban Indigenous people. As the northwestern Ontario city considers how to meet the provincially set target of 2,200 new homes by 2031, advocates weigh in on what those …

Craig and Gina Dunmore are proud of their new daughter, Cecelia May Dunmore, who was born at 10:40 p.m. ET on Aug. 24 as multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Windsor-Essex, Ont., and Windsor Regional Hospital was dealing with a power outage. 'She's our little tornado baby,' says mom Gina Dunmore, …

A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on national television in the early hours of Wednesday and said they had taken power, minutes after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term. Military declares election results cancelled, all borders closed and state institutions dissolved …