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Lydia Morrish Business Jun 29, 2023 2:00 AM Instagram Is Removing Sex-Positive Accounts Without Warning The platform has suddenly suspended dozens of high-profile accounts, cutting people off from the communities that keep them safe. Play/Pause Button Pause Video: ANJALI NAIR; GETTY IMAGES Save this story Save Save this story Save …

Restoration is the key to Canada’s efforts to reverse biodiversity loss — now a part of the country’s international obligations, after the COP15 UN biodiversity conference which was hosted in Montreal last December. Restored landscapes bring back animal and plant species and help people cope with climate change After a …

Morgan Meaker Business Jun 29, 2023 2:00 AM Wagner Mutiny Puts Russia’s Military Bloggers on a Razor’s Edge Telegram “war correspondents” have promoted the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, but many have also supported mercenaries who launched a failed coup. Members of Wagner group prepare to pull out from the headquarters …

Antonio Piemontese Business Jun 28, 2023 2:16 PM Elon Musk Seeks Support Against Rules on Free Speech Online During a tour in Europe to make a Neuralink announcement, Musk's real goal became apparent: Stop the European Commission’s proposed measures regarding online content moderation. Photograph: Chesnot/Getty Images Save this story Save …

Northern wetlands called peatlands are important carbon sinks, but they are also more likely to burn in wildfires because of climate change. Peatlands make up more than 1 million square kilometres of Canada’s landmass In recent years, Sam Hunter has noticed a difference in the peatland surrounding his community in …

Have you noticed that strawberry season in Ontario is longer than you might remember as a kid? There's a reason for that, and it has to do with the varieties of strawberries used and the way they're grown. The season can continue until October and beyond Have you noticed that …

Christina Wyman Business Jun 28, 2023 8:00 AM How to Tackle AI—and Cheating—in the Classroom What one educator wants students, teachers, and everyone else to know about the ethics of using of AI in education. Photograph: tmeks/Getty Images Save this story Save Save this story Save The AI Database → …

When Canada’s ban on cosmetic testing on animals comes into force in December, products that include ingredients that have been tested on animals will remain on store shelves. So, how can you shop cruelty-free? Many products on store shelves made it to market on old animal testing data If you …

Andy Jones Business Jun 28, 2023 2:00 AM Love That Song? Buy Shares in It A Swedish platform promises to help fund your favorite artists while making you rich and saving the music industry. Swedish musician and entrepreneur Mattias Tengblad wants artists to break free of Spotify.Photograph: Christopher Hunt Save …

Will KnightKhari JohnsonMorgan Meaker Business Jun 27, 2023 6:00 AM Meet the Humans Trying to Keep Us Safe From AI As artificial intelligence explodes, the field is expanding beyond the usual suspects—and the usual motivations. Play/Pause Button Pause Video: Sam Cannon Save this story Save Save this story Save A …