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Falling in love with AI: Why some turn to bots for comfort, love, even spirituality
HONOLULU (KHON2) — When people feel lonely or confused, they often turn to others for comfort. But more people are now turning to artificial intelligence for that comfort. They’re even turning to AI for spiritual advice or love. Some call it helpful while others see danger. “It’s a tool,” said Haylin Dennison, LCSW, Executive Director…
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Store manager wants city to improve intersection safety after volunteer hit by car crossing the road
The city needs to do more to protect pedestrians at the corner of 26th Avenue and 34th Street S.W., said a storefront manager in Killarney whose elderly volunteer was seriously injured when a vehicle struck her in the unmarked intersection last week. Read More
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Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Spruce Meadows tournament
A member of the British Royal Family is attending Spruce Meadows’ prestigious equestrian showjumping Masters tournament this fall. Read More
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Mandatory drug treatment centre to be built adjacent to Royal Oak area
One of Alberta’s two involuntary drug treatment facilities will be built adjacent to northwest Calgary’s Royal Oak neighbourhood in an area that already hosts five lockups. Read More
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VIDEO: Powerball jackpot winner tackled, tased after kicking Florida deputy
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Newly released video shows what happened as a new Powerball jackpot winner from Kentucky had a run-in with Florida deputies last April. According to an arrest affidavit, James Farthing, 50, of Georgetown, Kentucky, was at the Island Grand at Tradewinds when he got into a fight with another man…
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Federal government commits $45.7M to boost wildfire prevention and response
With wildfire season underway across much of Canada, the federal government is earmarking $45.7 million for 30 projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s wildfire prevention, mitigation and recovery. Read More
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Cenovus said to be in talks with Indigenous groups for MEG Energy bid
Cenovus Energy Inc. is in talks with Indigenous groups in Canada to jointly buy MEG Energy Corp., an oilsands producer that faces an unsolicited $4 billion takeover bid from a Canadian oil tycoon. Read More
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WestJet flights delayed globally due to system outage
WestJet customers across the globe are experiencing flight delays following a system outage early Thursday morning. Read More
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Hand soap recalled for bacteria linked to ‘life-threatening sepsis’
(NewsNation) — Hand soap sold across the United States and in Puerto Rico has been recalled due to a dangerous bacterial contamination. Several over-the-counter soap products from DermaRite Industries were found to contain Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacterium that could lead to “serious and life-threatening infections,” the company warned. The recall includes DermaKlee, DermaSarra, KleenFoam…
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Opinion: It’s time to put Canada back on the investment map
It takes money to make money. This is one of the oldest truisms in business. Read More