‘The Simpsons’ star fears AI could rip off his work, but says there’s one thing it cannot recreate
"The Simpsons" star Hank Azaria shared his fears about AI in an opinion piece, worrying the technology could take his job and sound inhuman and fake.
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Vance warns US will use sanctions, military action if Putin doesn’t agree to Ukraine peace deal: report
Vice President JD Vance warned that the U.S. wouldn’t rule out tough sanctions or military action against Russia if President Vladimir Putin didn’t negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine.
Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with India’s Narendra Modi - Al Jazeera English
- Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with India’s Narendra Modi Al Jazeera English
- Modi hails US-India 'mega-partnership' in Trump meeting BBC.com
- Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense - plus some mutual praise Toronto Star
- India to receive billions in US weapons, including F-35 stealth jets: Trump Al Jazeera English
- Trump Says Modi to Launch Trade Talks After US Unveils Tariffs Financial Post
Vance Mentions Sanctions, Military Action to Push Russia to End Ukraine War
Vice President JD Vance told The Wall Street Journal that it was too early to talk about specific territorial or security arrangements.
Fire department vehicle swept into ocean in debris flow as rain pounds LA
A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia Makes Landfall in Northwest Australia
The storm’s winds equaled those of a Category 4 hurricane, and residents were told to stay indoors to shelter from destructive winds and flooding.
Friday Briefing
More tariffs from President Trump.
Should Canada Be Ready to Switch Sides? - TheTyee.ca
- Should Canada Be Ready to Switch Sides? TheTyee.ca
- Philip Cross: There are smart ways to diversify our exports Financial Post
- Decreasing red tape, increasing interprovincial trade are keys to limiting US tariff impact: Calgary Chamber of Commerce CTV News
- Ambition and Action Business Council of Canada
- Can Canada quit the United States? GZERO Media
Trump delays a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan as global markets rally - Euronews
- Trump delays a sweeping reciprocal tariff plan as global markets rally Euronews
- Trump orders up a plan for more tariffs, even as inflation heats up CNN
- Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK BBC.com
- Trump takes aim at Canada’s digital services tax, NATO contributions Toronto Star
- Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs: ‘Canada is going to have to start paying up’ National Post
For Ukraine War Widows, Valentine’s Day is a Painful Reminder
Cellphone messages provide a cherished link for Ukrainians whose partners are away fighting, but when the answers dry up, the last words can become poignant symbols of loss.
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA James Webb telescope offers rare glimpse of young planet - Education News Canada
Tkachuk Brothers Each Tally Two as U.S. Defeats Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off - Team USA Hockey
- Tkachuk Brothers Each Tally Two as U.S. Defeats Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off Team USA Hockey
- Finland must turn to Kevin Lankinen over shaken Juuse Saros Sportsnet.ca
- Tkachuk brothers lead U.S. to emphatic victory over Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off TSN
- NHL Morning Skate for Feb. 14 NHL.com
- Led by the Tkachuks, USA is the 4 Nations’ Big Bully – and Canada should be worried Daily Faceoff
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires - CNN
- Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires CNN
- LA vehicle swept into ocean as rain hits fire ravaged area BBC.com
- Powerful storm triggers mudslides, evacuations and warnings in L.A. NBC News
- Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires as freezing rain, snow aim for Oregon Castanet.net
- California braces for heavy rains as car pileup in winter storm closes an Oregon interstate Toronto Star
Man killed in industrial accident in Etobicoke - CityNews Toronto
英國「軍情五處」為包庇有暴力傾向特工撒謊
軍情五處打賭 BBC記者沒有證據，但一張便條、一封電子郵件和一段錄音都證明它是錯的。
英國「軍情五處」為包庇有暴力傾向特工撒謊
軍情五處打賭 BBC記者沒有證據，但一張便條、一封電子郵件和一段錄音都證明它是錯的。
英國「軍情五處」為包庇有暴力傾向特工撒謊
軍情五處打賭 BBC記者沒有證據，但一張便條、一封電子郵件和一段錄音都證明它是錯的。
Tkachuk brothers lead American rout of Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off - CBC.ca
- Tkachuk brothers lead American rout of Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off CBC.ca
- Tkachuk brothers' swagger leads United States to rout over Finland Sportsnet.ca
- Tkachuk brothers lead U.S. to emphatic victory over Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off TSN
- Led by the Tkachuks, USA is the 4 Nations’ Big Bully – and Canada should be worried Daily Faceoff
- Finland mulls changes after ‘tough day’ for Saros in opening 4 Nations loss NHL.com
【地球圖書館】是誰囚禁了美國的民主？當民主威脅到特權，經濟學家長達半世紀的反撲計畫
——本文為地球圖輯隊 X 左岸文化合作——當歷史學家南西．麥克林（Nancy MacLean）環視21世紀的美國，他看到了令人憂心的跡象：工會力量持續萎縮、投票權遭到限縮、公共教育預算節節下降，氣候危機卻毫無對策，就連憲法解釋都明顯向右傾斜。這些現象已經超越了傳統的政治對立，一股更為激進的右翼勢力正系統性地削弱政府職能、貶抑人民需求，從根本上動搖著民主根基。究竟是什麼力量在推動這一切？面對這個岌岌可危的民主，麥克林展開了他的探究。透過梳理諾貝爾經濟學獎得主詹姆士．麥基爾．布坎南（James McGill Buchanan, Jr.）的私人書信和大量檔案，她在《以自由之名：諾貝爾經濟學獎得主如何與右翼大亨聯手囚禁美國的民主》（Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America）一書中，揭露了這位經濟學家如何與右翼勢力精心謀劃、步步為營。這不僅是一部描繪激進右翼知識分子的生動歷史，更是一個驚人的故事：美國的激進右翼如何從政治邊緣，一步步走向權力中心。1950至1970年代的美國，民權運動掀起了巨大的社會變革浪潮。當黑人成功爭取投票權、工會獲得組織權、政府開始重視公共服務時，一群享有特權的白人菁英感受到了威脅。1956年，正當維吉尼亞州全力抵抗聯邦政府的反種族隔離政策之際，年輕的經濟學家布坎南向維吉尼亞大學校長承諾，他將以「新思想」來對抗那些試圖透過政府控制社會的人。在這樣的背景下，布坎南發展出「公共選擇理論」。這套理論表面上是用經濟學的方式來分析政府行為，預設人們在政治領域中依然會自私行事、尋求私利。他們主張政府不但無法解決市場失靈的問題，政府本身反而就是問題。布坎南及其同僚宣稱多數決制度會導致政府過度擴張、侵犯少數人權益，因此主張以「全體一致同意」取代多數決原則，實質上就是要讓富人擁有否決權，藉此抵抗民主帶來的財富重分配。這群自由放任主義者隨後發動了一場精心策劃的全國性運動。他們打著推行個人自由的旗號，透過基金會支持和政策遊說等方式，將理論轉化為具體政策。這場運動為新自由主義的興起鋪路，其影響持續至今，最終目的就是要為民主制度戴上枷鎖，掏空民主的實質內涵。本文摘自南西．麥克林著作《以自由之名：諾貝爾經濟學獎得主如何與右翼大亨聯手囚禁美國的民主》，以下為本書摘要。
WATCH: Cancer patient builds victory bell for hospital where he volunteers
Eric Bigham said giving patients a chance to celebrate their victories is important.