In the district of Summerland in the southern Interior, local First Nations, environmental groups and hundreds of neighbours have all banded together to oppose a provincial permit to mine in a hillside within the picturesque Garnet Valley. But as Tom Popyk reports, they’re running out of appeals.

Politically, John Horgan's legacy will be defined by bringing the B.C. NDP two terms in power, and passing a range of affordability policies amid a spiking cost of living and international crises.

The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.

Oh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in the last few months we have had absolutely certain claim that the project is dead. But that claim was followed only hours later by another one saying that Apple's smart ring would be out in 2026.

Now Tom Hale, CEO of the Oura Ring company, has told CNBC that it won't happen. For one thing, an Apple Ring would undercut the Apple Watch, and for another, making smart rings is so hard that Apple can't just walk in and do it.


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Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.

The two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.

Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe.


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A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.

While the iPad dominates the US market, overall it's sales have been declining, and the latest models reportedly failed to reverse that trend. Nonetheness, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) says in a new report, that iPad sales are chiefly stable.

Apple does not release detailed sales data, so information such as CIRP's has to come from surveys. CIRP also does not give actual sales figures though, so its use solely of percentages is only illustrative of the differences between the iPad models.


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A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.

Filed on November 1 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the proposed class action lawsuit titled "LaBella et al v. Apple" claims that Apple was incorrect in marketing the high-quality audio of the AirPods Pro. Across 51 pages, the lawsuit alleges that the audio issues of the personal audio accessories go directly against the quality claims.

The lawsuit, first reported by ClassAction.org, discusses how consumers complained about audio problems when using the AirPods Pro within months of release. The issues were significant enough for Apple to launch a service program for affected units made before October 2020.


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Apple's professional apps, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro, have all received major updates. Here's what you need to know.

There is a suite of Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps offered by Apple for everyone from the novice to Hollywood professional for audio and film development. Several have been updated with new features that address new formats offered by iPhone 16 like Spatial Video and 120 fps 4K video.

Apple provided updates to Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Final Cut Camera. More minor updates were provided to the Compressor app and iMovie.


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Treasury has published a discussion document on phase 2 of the carbon tax, which kicks in 1 January 2026

Bitcoin reached a record high above $91 000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens.

A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama was breaching security while leading a double life, according to a memoir by the agent's former girlfriend.

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a nationwide "concealed carry reciprocity" law.

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.

Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House.

Penn State University has launched a University-wide partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, offering active-duty service members internships across various departments to help them transition to civilian careers.

Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press.

Benefits-eligible employees have until Friday, Nov. 15, to login to Workday and elect their benefits for 2025.  

Non-white patients are at twice the risk of dying within 30 days of a carotid endarterectomy, a common surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine. The study highlights persistent differences in medical outcomes based on race, despite advances in research, education and clinical practice.

Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. 

Penn State Great Valley is hosting a special exhibit through Jan. 6 in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, featuring a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women's voices and experiences.

Peter Swan, associate professor emeritus of supply chain management at Penn State Harrisburg, will hold a presentation on Nov. 20 to discuss the findings of a Transportation Research Board study he helped compile on the impacts of long freight trains.

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.

Tencent's revenue rose 8% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China's most valuable company resist a severe economic downturn.

Teraco Data Environments hired Absa to syndicate an R8 billion loan as the company gears up for a new facility to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence applications.

Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership.

Emira Property Fund's partnership with Poland-focused DL Invest Group includes redemption clauses that could yield it up to R4.2 billion in five years, more than 70% of Emira's current market value on the JSE.

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.

The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way.

The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets.

Chef Ritu Dalmia, one of India's most celebrated chefs, tied the knot on November 5, 2024.

Who said wraps can only be made of maida? This high-protein, nutritious wrap will make you forget all those store-bought wraps in just a few minutes!

"I would basically eat everything and anything under the sun that is unhealthy," Sunaina Roshan reveals in her latest social media post.

The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990, with the largest increase in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), researchers forming the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.

Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. It is aimed at offering seamless connectivity to users even in the remote and isolated corners of the country.

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans.

Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain.

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, reportedly unveiled the Xiaodu AI Glasses on Tuesday. The company introduced the AI-integrated smart glasses in China and it reportedly comes with an AI assistant that can perform several tasks for users. The Xiaodu AI Glasses are said to weigh 45 grams and feature a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a four-microphone array.

iQOO 13 launched in China with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset last month. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in December first week. The specifications of the Indian variant of iQOO 13 are believed to match with its Chinese counterpart. But compared to the Chinese version, the Indian variant will have a smaller battery.

Perplexity AI, the company behind the eponymous artificial intelligence (AI) search platform, announced on Tuesday that it will begin experimenting with ads this week. An earlier report in August highlighted the company’s intentions of incorporating ads by the end of the year to boost its revenue. The AI firm highlighted that ads will be shown in a format that does not clutter or ruins the user experience of the platform.

More than 50 percent of new subscribers are opting for Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the countries where it is available. Netflix has priced its advertising-supported plan as a less-expensive alternative for cost-conscious users.

Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, streams on Disney+ Hotstar on November 21. The film, following three siblings on a space station who encounter hostile aliens, has drawn positive reviews for its suspenseful plot and impressive cast, including Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson. With an IMDb rating of 7.2 and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, it achieved massive box-office success with Rs. 3,500 crore worldwide.

The highly anticipated Bandish Bandits Season 2 returns to Amazon Prime Video on December 13, 2024. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry, the series continues to follow Tamanna and Radhe as they face higher stakes in their journey of love and music. This season will explore even more intense conflicts, as the characters navigate tradition versus ambition, all set to the soulful backdrop of Indian classical music.

ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extreme temperature variations in space, fostering new technologies and experts in space engineering.

Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels reached a record high in 2024 at 37.4 billion tonnes, up 0.8% from 2023, according to the Global Carbon Project. Despite progress in renewables and climate efforts, fossil fuel use has not yet peaked, raising concerns about reaching global warming limits. With 41.6 billion tonnes of CO2 projected overall, scientists stress immediate and deep emission cuts to meet climate targets and prevent further warming. Key regions show mixed trends, with India’s emissions up 4.6% and the EU’s emissions down 3.8%.