Posts by Riah Marton
Leong: Danielle Smith’s U.S. tariffs diplomacy needs a reset
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists It’s Danielle Smith’s job to advocate for Alberta in the face of Donald Trump’s unjustified tariffs. She just might want to rethink how she goes about doing it Published Mar 31, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free…
Read MoreI worked out with an AI trainer at L.A.’s ‘first full-scale AI-powered gym.’ Here’s how it went
The genius knows all. It knows my height, my weight, my hydration, my cardio stamina — even, regrettably, my body’s visceral fat percentage. I’m standing on a bioelectrical impedance device — which looks a lot like a scale but with metal handles and metal foot pads — and it’s sending low-grade, painless electrical signals through…
Read MoreContributor: It’s no metaphor — undersea cables hold together our precarious modern life
In the early days of the pandemic, I began pondering the idea of healing. I stumbled upon a story about a cable repair vessel, the Leon Thevenin, which had attended to a cable break off the west coast of Africa. The cable, which had broken deep at sea, had caused an alarming and potentially fatal…
Read MoreMARTIN: Husband’s comments didn’t warrant attempted murder plot
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Despite her loving Facebook post, things were obviously not going well in the marriage Get the latest from Kevin Martin straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 27, 2025 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or…
Read MoreRivian spins out startup focused on small, lightweight electric vehicles
Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles. The Irvine-based automaker said Wednesday it’s spinning out its micromobility business into a new startup called Also Inc. Micromobility encompasses a variety of vehicles, including electric bikes, scooters and skateboards. Rivian said in a news release that it started…
Read MoreCalifornia in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers — led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United — filed claims with the state against Uber and Lyft. They alleged the companies had illegally treated them as independent contractors and owed them more than $1.3 billion in wages, expenses and damages. Now, the state is set to…
Read MoreESMAIL and GUAIANA: Canada’s mental health-care system is broken
Breadcrumb Trail Links Health News Opinion Columnists Despite numerous government promises and funding commitments, Canada’s mental health-care system remains broken. Published Mar 26, 2025 • Last updated 6 days ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canada’s mental-health care system is…
Read MoreEuropol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect
Image: DC_Studio/Envato Elements Organised crime gangs are using artificial intelligence for fraud, data theft, and money laundering, according to a new report by Europol. The European law enforcement agency revealed the extent to which criminals are exploiting the technology and said it has “fundamentally reshaped the organised crime landscape.” “The same qualities that make AI…
Read More23andMe shares tumble after bankruptcy filing and California attorney general’s privacy warning
South San Francisco-based genetic testing venture 23andMe saw its shares plunge more than 50% Monday after the company announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company announced Sunday it will seek court authorization to sell its assets, calling it “the best path forward to maximize the value of the business,” according to…
Read MoreMusk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid protests
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told employees to hold on to their stock and stay optimistic amid a series of blows to his company’s reputation that have sent shares plunging. Since Musk began his prominent role in the Trump administration in January, Tesla stock has taken a hit as protests against the electric vehicle brand…
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