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Read More »Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial alleging that social media harms children
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Meta CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first …
Read More »How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world’s biggest media franchises
As a child, Satoshi Tajiri loved to collect and play with bugs in his backyard. As he grew up, he loved going to the arcade to play video games. So he decided to merge the two. The result? One of the biggest franchises in the world. “Pokemon is almost a …
Read More »Trump shares election conspiracy social media video with racist depiction of Obamas
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump is sparking backlash from Democrats over a late-night social media repost in …
Read More »EU chief promises ‘unflinching’ response to new tariffs as Trump trolls and threatens on social media
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday the EU shared concerns with the United States about Arctic security, but if President Donald Trump followed through with new tariffs based on a dispute over Greenland, the alliance’s response would be “unflinching” and “united.” Von der Leyen, speaking at …
Read More »Close to 1,500 troops on standby to deploy to Minnesota, US media say
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, …
Read More »Iran protester will not be given death sentence, state media reports
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Earlier this week, rights organization Hengaw reported that 26-year-old Essam Soltani, arrested in connection with protests …
Read More »Pro-Nazi social media posts lead to courtroom argument between Calgary teen, judge
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A 19-year-old Calgary man who was once placed on a terrorism peace bond for social media …
Read More »Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. The CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. We’re back! Good morning. This is Bobby Hristova. We’re back to give you consumer news, tips and insider info to help you save cash and …
Read More »Iran demonstrations against regime continue as ayatollah, state media rail against ‘terrorist agents’
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the …
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