Author: News Desk

A US judge has halted the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, ruling the Defence Department acted illegally by designating the company a national security risk. The court found the action punitive, linked to Anthropic’s criticism of government military policy on artificial intelligence.

The City of Edmonton has assessed the value of 8638 Saskatchewan Drive at £2.7 million, resulting in a municipal property tax bill exceeding £28,000 for 2026.

An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan has resulted in 12 fatalities and seven injuries, according to Chadian officials. Chad accuses the Sudanese army of conducting the strike amidst ongoing conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces.

Universities across Canada, including the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, are hiring researchers as part of an initiative to bolster academic resources and enhance research capabilities in various fields.

New mail-in ballot restrictions from the US Postal Service are now in effect following a Supreme Court ruling that supports changes initiated by former President Donald Trump. Legal challenges from 24 states argue the rules could cause significant harm and claim they are unconstitutional.

A lunar eclipse will peak at 10:10 p.m. mountain time and 12:10 a.m. eastern standard time, with optimal visibility in central and eastern Canada. Celestial events enthusiasts are encouraged to observe the phenomena during this timeframe.

Work is ongoing to install a steel pipe for drinking water transport, with over two kilometres already completed. The project is a little more than halfway finished, contributing to efforts to enhance local water supply infrastructure.

A vehicle crashed into a wall outside a property in Steele Crescent, South Bank, early on Thursday. The site is near the A66 crash that claimed seven lives over the weekend and a house fire in Grangetown that resulted in two fatalities, including a child. An investigation is ongoing.

Ben Shapiro’s new film, Run Hide Fight: Infidels, claims to address the “threat of radical Islam,” positioning itself as a groundbreaking narrative. However, it reiterates longstanding Hollywood stereotypes, portraying Muslims as terrorists and repackaging old tropes amid rising anti-Muslim sentiment in the context of current political discourse.

The City of Calgary has initiated contracts as the Calgary Stampede reviews proposals for studying the potential multi-use of GMC Stadium for field sports. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about the stadium’s future capabilities and its role in local sporting events.