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Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency

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Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talks.
'Keep that legacy going': Siblings revive one of Alberta's oldest general stores

'Keep that legacy going': Siblings revive one of Alberta's oldest general stores

NAMAO, Alta. — It's a brisk, bright autumn morning when Julie-Ann McNeilly comes barrelling down a dirt road, steps out of her van and dives deep into the history of Johnny's Store.
Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes

Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes

OTTAWA — Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.
Protesters' biggest day expected at UN climate talks, where progress is slow

Protesters' biggest day expected at UN climate talks, where progress is slow

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The United Nations climate talks neared the end of their first week on Saturday with negotiators still at work on how much wealthier nations will pay for developing countries to adapt to planetary warming.

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022.
Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Good or bad, the United Nations climate negotiations process itself became the focus of the international talks that aim to curb warming from coal, oil and natural gas.

Cyprus in talks with Gulf energy companies over natural gas licences, president says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Energy companies from Persian Gulf states have expressed interest in searching for natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday.
The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

NEW YORK (AP) — Volcanoes were erupting on the mysterious far side of the moon billions of years ago just like on the side that we can see, new research confirms.
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