Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't.

Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday.

In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment.

After moving to Canada, Aldona Dziedziejko credited her ESL program for planting a love of English in her and her bright future. As a teacher, she wishes more students had access to the same opportunities as her.

Chargers that draw less power but use more common household electrical sockets could be enough to charge EVs to meet the needs of most drivers, a new School of Public Policy study suggests.

As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need.

Disability advocates sounded the alarm at Winnipeg city hall over Transit Plus users experiencing long delays for assessments to receive accommodations, leading to a loss of trust between the accessible transit service and the community. 

Administration initially said that negotiations had failed and the land would be expropriated within four to eight months.

Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC.

Businesses in Ottawa are bracing for the prospect of a postal strike or lockout on the eve of the holiday shopping season.

A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents.

Discover the Straight Through Processing (STP) solution that streamlines the end-to-end trading lifecycle and provides real-time trade flow between the front and middle office.

Treasury has proposed the implementation of a floor price below which alcoholic beverages cannot be sold.

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.

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.

Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016.

The company is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics division.

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.

Stephen Kodish, associate professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences at Penn State, received the Mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Public Health Association.

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.

Prosus, the consumer internet behemoth and Naspers subsidiary, says it unlocked $2 billion (about R36 billion) in value after the listing of Indian food delivery giant Swiggy on Wednesday.

TFG's Bash platform, which is set to break even or be profitable two years earlier than forecast, has bought the South African domain name of the now-defunct online fashion retailer Zando.

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

While SA's commercial property prospects are improving along with renewed interest from investors, Dipula Income Fund says Johannesburg's water crisis is a significant concern for landlords, carrying serious ramifications for fire protection and insurance.

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.

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.

Viral Video: A 14-year-old street stall vendor made waves on the Internet with his superfast golgappa-making speed

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary

Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive "less personalised ads". These ads will also target users based on age, gender, and location, with some being unskippable for a few seconds.

The trailer for Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2, now out on Netflix, hints at a gripping continuation of the dark thriller, as the show returns with even higher stakes. With new characters and dramatic tension, the series dives deeper into themes of love, power, and revenge. Fans are eagerly anticipating the season’s release on November 22, with high expectations for a storyline packed with unexpected twists and deadly consequences.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting any signs of health decline. NASA also confirmed that all astronauts on the mission remain in good health, including Williams and crew member Butch Wilmore.

South Africa lost by only 11 runs to India in the third T20I in Centurion.

Basit Ali believes that VVS Laxman has established himself as a 'hot' contender to become the next India coach following the win over South Africa in the third T20I encounter.

Happy birthday, Juhi Chawla

Ameesha addressed Nirvaan as "darling" in the caption

The video had Nanhe munne bachche teri mutthi mein sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi from 1954 film Boot Polish playing in the background

Bal diwas wishes 2024 : आप इस बाल दिवस पर अपने आस-पास के बच्चों को खुशियां देने और प्रेरित करने के लिए ये शुभकामना संदेश भेज सकते हैं. 

As world leaders meet at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, a new report by an international development agency on Thursday said people living in 10 most climate-vulnerable countries received less than $1 a year in climate finance.

Four people who allegedly dressed as bears and damaged their own luxury cars in a bid to defraud insurance companies were arrested in the US state of California on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says he is confident that the people will push the ruling alliance Mahayuthi to victory with a "thumping" majority in approval of their work over the last two-and-half years. The Congress's promises - the upgr

The screenshot read, "Hii Sir & Ma'am I will be coming tomorrow at 11.30 am Because I am currently leaving office at 8.30 pm."

To support her family, Sulekha has been forced to drop out of school. One in every five students is compelled to do so.

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary.