Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the
What if the 40% of family doctors planning to retire or scale back in the next five years aren’t just burning out, but are also abandoning ship due to a lack of support from the system? It’s time to question whether the ‘tide of doctor departures’ is a crisis or a reflection of a deeper issue. Th
Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access
Gila Community College has been given a clean bill of financial health by an auditor, but is that really the case? On its surface, the college's financial situation might seem rosy, but upon closer inspection, there are some concerns that cannot be ignored. The auditor's report highlights a number
Imagine having a personal assistant that can understand your emotions, empathize with you, and respond with a level of intelligence that's eerily similar to human-like conversation. Welcome to the world of artificial general intelligence. So, what's the big deal about it? Well, the researcher behind
With the US election looming, the debate around the impact of AI on voting has reached a fever pitch. Recent developments suggest that AI can indeed influence elections, but not in the way we might expect. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, paired with AI-generated misinformation, highl
Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c
What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's
As the fourth quarter of 2024 approaches, UBS has released its list of top tech stocks to watch, including an Nvidia alternative that could be a game-changer for investors. The list includes Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which could be seen as a competitor to Nvidia in the chip market. The firm h
As the federal Liberal Party retreats on Vancouver Island, a pressing question hangs in the air: what's the real cost of forcing salmon farms to switch to land-based technology by 2029? The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) is sounding the alarm, urging the government to rethink its plan and
