Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
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by Associated Press
18m ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections. The strike — the second for video game voice actors and motion capture performers ..read more
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Letters to the Editor, July 27, 2024
Toronto Sun
by Postmedia News
2h ago
SOCCER EMBARRASSMENT The spy scandal unfolding on our national soccer team could not be happening at the worst time. Just when we’re beginning to gain the respect from around the soccer world we go and blow it. Who was in charge of calculating the risk versus reward factor on this one? How can spying on ..read more
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FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Toronto Sun
by Associated Press
2h ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally. “What struck former President Trump in ..read more
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City to spend $92M on two new electric Toronto Island ferries
Toronto Sun
by Jane Stevenson
2h ago
Those tired of waiting in long lineups for the ferries to and from Toronto Islands will be happy to hear City Council has approved $92 million towards the construction and delivery of two new fully-electric vessels, expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. “Ones that are currently operating, they’re 50 years old, so ..read more
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CRIME SCENE: Edmonton man, 32, charged in Toronto murder
Toronto Sun
by Jane Stevenson
2h ago
Toronto Police have charged Omar Mohamed, 32, of Edmonton, with second-degree murder in the death of Mohamud Abdi Duale, 32, of Toronto. Cops say officers responded to a shooting in the area of Lawrence Ave. W. and Ralph St. – east of Weston Rd. – around 4:45 p.m. on April 14. The victim was located ..read more
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Blue Jays trade Yimi Garcia to Seattle for two prospects
Toronto Sun
by Frank Zicarelli
2h ago
The peddling of the Blue Jays’ pending free agents began Friday when Yimi Garcia was jettisoned to the Seattle Mariners. No one should be surprised by the move, which netted Toronto catcher Jacob Sharp and outfielder Jonatan Clase, one of a handful of deals the Jays are likely to engineer before the trade clock expires ..read more
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Bell Canada president admits ’congestion’ issues slowed down Yukon cell network
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by Canadian Press
3h ago
Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory “extremely seriously.” Bibic responded to a letter sent by Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai this week to the company, expressing frustrations about poor cellphone service in the territory where the company is the dominant player. He ..read more
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New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week’s wildfire
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by Canadian Press
3h ago
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday. Premier Danielle Smith said there are 1,113 structures in the picturesque Rocky Mountain resort community. She said Wednesday night’s wildfire destroyed 358 of them and damaged seven more. The ..read more
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‘Blood still on asphalt’ a day after Toronto cyclist killed by dump truck
Toronto Sun
by Jane Stevenson
3h ago
The Friends and Families for Safe Streets say more needs to be done to prevent Thursday’s cyclist fatality in which a 24-year-old woman was killed by a dump truck downtown. “The blood stain is still visible on the asphalt,” said group spokesperson Jess Spieker, who visited the scene at on Bloor St. W. just east ..read more
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PARKER: George Washington envisioned irresponsible leadership in Washington
Toronto Sun
by Eddie Chau
4h ago
In President Joe Biden’s announcement on social media of his decision to not run for re-election, he ticked off the many wonderful achievements during his three and a half years in the nation’s highest office. But if things are so great, as Biden seems to think, why are Americans so dispirited? Biden’s personal polling is ..read more
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