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Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

Chile, the world’s top copper producer, unveiled this week an ambitious plan to become one of the three largest cobalt producing nations as it simultaneously boosts its lagging copper output. Declining ore grades, water restrictions and pandemic-related disruptions have seen Chile’s production of the orange metal decline in recent years. That has helped offset a

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Technology

The EU Just Passed Sweeping New Rules to Regulate AI

The European Union today agreed on the details of the AI Act, a far-reaching set of rules for the people building and using artificial intelligence. It’s a milestone law that, lawmakers hope, will create a blueprint for the rest of the world. After months of debate about how to regulate companies like OpenAI, lawmakers from

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The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved a first-of-its kind medical treatment that uses Crispr gene editing. Called Casgevy, the therapy is intended to treat patients with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that affects more than 100,000 people in the United States. The UK first approved the groundbreaking treatment on November 16.

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Police Can Spy on Your iOS and Android Push Notifications

If you have push notifications turned on for sensitive apps, you may want to reconsider your settings. The United States government and foreign law enforcement can demand Apple and Google share metadata associated with push notifications from apps on iOS and Android, according to a US senator and court records reviewed by WIRED. These notifications

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Crypto

New Bill Introduced In Congress Targets Crypto’s Suspected Involvement In Financing Terrorism | Bitcoinist.com

In response to the Hamas attacks on Israel in October, a group of bipartisan US senators has introduced the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act . The legislation aims to tighten regulatory actions against terror groups by countering the use of cryptocurrency for funding purposes .  Led by Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds, and Jack

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Tether Joins El Salvador’s “Freedom Visa” Program, Requires $1M Bitcoin Investment | Bitcoinist.com

El Salvador, along with the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, Tether, has introduced a new citizenship-by-investment program , the “Adopting El Salvador Freedom Visa Program,” aimed at attracting 1,000 individuals willing to make a significant investment in the country using Bitcoin or USDT. Successful applicants will receive a residency visa, a pathway to citizenship

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Crypto Regulatory Failures: FCA’s Slow Enforcement And Staffing Woes Draw Criticism | Bitcoinist.com

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) is facing criticism from the country’s National Audit Office (NAO) for its sluggish approach to enforcing crypto laws and a shortage of staff with expertise in cryptocurrencies.  In a recent report published by the NAO, an independent entity responsible for scrutinizing public spending, it highlighted the potential

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Air Canada apologizes after British MP questioned ‘because his name is Mohammad’ | CBC News

World·NewAir Canada says it has apologized to a British MP who was singled out for additional security screening while travelling to and from Canada with a parliamentary committee last week.Labour MP Mohammad Yasin was only parliamentary committee member to be stopped before boarding flightsBrishti Basu · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 8:14 PM

Nygard set to testify at sex-assault trial and offer ‘unequivocal and emphatic denial’ | CBC News

Toronto·NewPeter Nygard’s defence lawyer told court Tuesday his client will testify at his sexual assault trial, offering an “unequivocal and emphatic denial” that he engaged in any sexual misconduct with the five women who have claimed they were assaulted by the one-time Canadian fashion mogul.Nygard has pleaded not guilty to 5 counts of sexual assault, 1 of forcible confinementMark Gollom

Everything we learned from Britney Spears’s memoir, The Woman in Me | CBC News

EntertainmentBritney Spears’s long-anticipated memoir, The Woman In Me, is here. The singer’s book chronicles her rise to fame, from a young performer in Louisiana to one of the world’s most famous pop stars.Pop star’s new book details Timberlake relationship, Federline divorce, 13-year conservatorshipJenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 3:40 PM EDT | Last Updated:

Former colleague of ex-intelligence official on trial says RCMP unit was kept separate from criminal probes | CBC News

PoliticsAn RCMP employee who worked under Cameron Ortis — the former high-ranking intelligence official accused of leaking information to police targets — says their unit was purposely separated from those investigating criminal activity, according to a transcript of his testimony. Media was excluded from courtroom when Dan Morris testified in Cameron Ortis’s trial Catharine Tunney · CBC · Posted:

NHL backtracks on Pride Tape ban, will allow players to represent social causes | CBC News

CanadaThe National Hockey League is ending its ban on players supporting social causes on their equipment, including a popular stick tape in support of the LGBTQ community, the league announced on Tuesday.Move comes days after Arizona player Travis Dermott defies banBenjamin Blum · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 1:51 PM EDT | Last

Michael Cohen, with Trump looking on, testifies at civil fraud trial | CBC News

WorldDonald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen took the witness stand on Tuesday to testify against the former president in a civil fraud case in Manhattan that threatens to break up Trump’s business empire.Trump Organization already been found liable for fraud, but trial will help determine damagesThomson Reuters · Posted: Oct 24, 2023 1:37

Mac Neil matches Canadian mark with 4th Pan Am Games gold, tying U.S. swimmer in 50m freestyle | CBC Sports

The 2023 Pan Am Primetime Show – Day 5Featured VideoWatch as CBC Sports takes you through all the top Canadian action from the 2023 Pan American Games from Chile.Maggie Mac Neil is probably starting to feel déjà vu at the Pan Am Games.The London, Ont., swimmer grabbed a fourth gold medal in four attempts, winning the

ANALYSIS | Liberal MPs are conflicted about the Israel-Hamas war, and they’re far from alone | CBC News

Politics·AnalysisIt’s not even remotely shocking that there are 23 people in the Liberal caucus who would like Canada to officially call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. It would be more surprising if there were absolutely no disagreements among 158 Liberals on such a serious matter.Liberals not the only political party facing internal disagreements

First window, then middle, then aisle? United Airlines launches new boarding system | CBC News

BusinessUnited Airlines will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move designed to reduce the time planes spend sitting on the ground. The airline said in an internal memo that it will implement the plan on Oct. 26.Known as WILMA, airline says tests showed system saved about 2

A peek behind the scenes of Canadian Ranger training

12 hours agoNewsDuration 3:05The Canadian Rangers work closely with the OPP in emergency situations and provide on-the-ground assistance in northern Ontario’s remote communities. The CBC’s Jasmine Kabatay made the trek to Rinker Lake, just north of Thunder Bay, to see them in action.