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Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog on Monday announced a review of a controversial tactic in which […]
Ottawa wants to block kids from social media. How would age verification work?
In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media platforms to block access for kids under […]
States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one […]
Green Party calls for province-wide halt on AI data centres until safeguards are in place
A week after Mississauga became the first Ontario municipality to pause new data centre developments for one year, Green Party […]
A 2021 law expanded Washington’s power to decertify police. Officers still avoid consequences
In 2021, Washington lawmakers expanded the state’s power to strip cops of their certification. In an effort to keep officers […]
Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park
CHICAGO (AP) — Four more belugas have arrived at a Chicago aquarium as part of a plan to move Canada’s […]
Kingston mom questions public safety response after dog killed in Yonge Street attack
A family’s routine evening walk ended on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, with a family dog fatally injured, two children saying […]
How do Comox Valley governments and public organizations use AI?
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by local governments is a growing topic of discussion as high profile elected […]
Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office must hand over hundreds of anonymized health records of immigrant detainees following a Massachusetts court […]
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties […]