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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

"Microsoft's 365 Services: When Third-Party Issues Hit"

Microsoft's Microsoft 365 services were affected by a third-party issue, leaving some users unable to access the platform. The company has confirmed that the problem was caused by a change within the managed environment of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP has since reverted the change, an

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sterilization on the Rise: A Permanent Solution to Unplanned Pregnancies?

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women across the US faced a stark reality: their reproductive rights had been stripped away. Amidst the chaos, some researchers have found a surprising trend: more women are choosing to get sterilized. Specifically, a study published in JAMA found that

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Sep 12 2024LIFESTYLE

The Unspoken Struggle of Tennis Motherhood

When Naomi Osaka returned to the tennis court after giving birth, she carried with her not only her love for the game but also the mental scars of her past challenges. As Osaka navigates her new chapter, she's faced a series of disappointing performances, leading her to question her identity and fe

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Billionaire CEO Who Went AWOL: A Tale of Greed and Bankruptcy

Sen. Bernie Sanders is not happy with Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre's decision to ignore a subpoena and skip a hearing. But why is de la Torre so keen to avoid accountability? Is it because he's hiding something? Or is it because he's just not interested in answering to the American peop

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Mixed Message: Harris's Ambiguous Stance on Climate Change

While Senator Harris may have touted her commitment to a clean energy economy, her recent comments on the debate stage have sparked concerns about her stance on fossil fuels. By embracing oil and gas production, she may be appealing to swing voters, but could this moderate position alienate her clim

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

GameStop's Digital Dilemma: Can the Retailer Revive its Fortunes?

The world where favorite video game store is now a relic of the past is no longer hypothetical scenario. GameStop, once ubiquitous video game retailer, is facing a very real crisis. The company's recent earnings report revealed a staggering 31% revenue decline; a stark reminder of the seismic shift

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Ad Wars: Google's Dominance Under Fire

Imagine a world where ads are so annoying that you'd rather not browse the internet at all. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, that's the reality for many of us, thanks to Google's dominance in the ad tech industry. The company's acquisition of DoubleClick in 2008 has been the subject of an anti

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Oracle's Surprising Comeback: Can Legacy Tech Still Compete?

Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud bu

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

Invest in Rural Economies for a Stable World: Breaking the Cycle of Hunger, Poverty, and Conflict

War drives hunger, and hunger drives war, but what if the opposite is true? Investing in food security can be a precursor to peace. One billion people live in fragile situations, where the combination of violence, weak governance, and natural disasters makes crises inevitable. Investing in rural eco

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