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Népal | Une catastrophe provoquée par le changement climatique ?
La crue dévastatrice au Népal souligne la vulnérabilité extrême de la région face au réchauffement climatique accéléré.
Un trou noir géant lancé à 1 000 km/s hors de sa galaxie comme une fusée : l’incroyable scénario des astronomes
Des observations combinées de Hubble et James-Webb suggèrent l'éjection spectaculaire d'un trou noir supermassif hors de sa galaxie.
OpenAI rallies 100+ companies to sign open letter warning AI-powered cyberattacks on critical infrastructure are imminent
A coalition of over 100 tech firms warns of the urgent threat posed by AI-driven cyberattacks on essential infrastructure.
FDA approves Roivant therapy for rare autoimmune disease
The FDA has granted approval for a new Roivant treatment targeting dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune condition.
MDA Space launches venture program to back Canadian space and defence tech startups
MDA Space is initiating a new venture program to support Canadian startups in the space and defence sectors.
Europe and the War in Ukraine
An analysis of Europe's geopolitical future as it navigates the ongoing conflict in Ukraine amidst shifting global power dynamics.
Enterprise software stocks rally as Salesforce CEO says time to stop SaaSpocalypse 'nonsense'
Salesforce CEO pushes back against market pessimism, triggering a rally in enterprise software stocks.
2026 OCC Results: Frédéric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory Win Dramatic Races
Frédéric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory claim victory in the 2026 OCC trail running races after highly competitive performances.
AI searched 100 million possibilities and found a cheaper way to 3D-print a NASA rocket alloy
Researchers utilized AI to optimize 3D-printing configurations for high-performance NASA alloys, significantly reducing experimental costs.
OpenAI researcher warns ultrafast AI could leave security teams in the dust
An OpenAI researcher highlights the risks of ultra-fast AI models that could execute system infiltrations faster than human defenders can respond.
Peter Cullen, Legendary Voice Of Optimus Prime, Has Died Aged 85
The iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore has passed away at age 85.
STAT+: Hospitals plot their response to funding cuts
Hospitals are organizing a lobbying effort to address impending funding cuts while navigating new drug approvals.
Timia Capital expands B2B tech lending capacity with funding from SAF Group
Toronto-based Timia Capital secures $60 million CAD in new funding to bolster its B2B tech lending operations.
Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy the open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, a strategic move to bolster its cloud and AI infrastructure dominance.
Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts"
Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with nearly every US state regarding child safety on its platforms, though some states remain critical of the deal's efficacy.
Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45B deal with Nscale
Anthropic has secured a massive $45 billion compute deal with infrastructure provider Nscale to fuel its ongoing AI development.
Cancer : quand des cellules résistent à leur mort programmée et favorisent le développement des tumeurs
Une analyse scientifique sur la manière dont le dérèglement de l'apoptose, ou mort cellulaire programmée, contribue à la progression des cancers.
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Tech
Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
Bluesky introduces a new feature allowing users to opt out of algorithmic amplification.
YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases
YouTube integrates Amazon product tagging to create a direct revenue stream for content creators.
Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
Google expands AI Mode capabilities to function as a comprehensive travel assistant.
Americans are cheering for vigilantes who take down Flock cameras
A growing trend of decentralized protests against surveillance technology sees citizens actively destroying Flock cameras.
Sophie Adenot réalise la première sortie spatiale 100 % féminine pour une Française
L'astronaute française Sophie Adenot a marqué l'histoire en réalisant une sortie spatiale entièrement féminine avec l'Américaine Jessica Meir.
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation
The one-year-old AI startup Instinct has achieved a $2.5 billion valuation following a successful $350 million funding round.
Science
Une seconde catastrophe menace le Népal dans les prochains jours : voici ce qui inquiète les autorités
Les autorités népalaises craignent une nouvelle inondation due à la formation rapide d'un lac de barrage en amont.
Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old
Ancient DNA analysis suggests that human aversion to insect consumption has deep historical roots.
“I jumped from my chair” – Astronomers spot Betelgeuse’s hidden companion
Astronomers have successfully imaged a long-suspected companion star to Betelgeuse.
AI
AI shopping agents aren't ready to buy on your behalf, study finds
Research indicates that current AI shopping agents lack the consistency required for reliable consumer purchasing.
GLM-5.3-Flash matches top models at a fraction of the cost, and runs without Nvidia
A new open-source model, GLM-5.3-Flash, offers high performance without relying on Nvidia hardware.
Business
Canada poaches 64 global scholars in bid to bolster domestic talent pipeline
Canada is actively recruiting top-tier global academic talent to strengthen its domestic research capabilities.
Loblaw va de nouveau signaler les produits touchés par les tarifs douaniers
Loblaw reprend l'étiquetage des produits importés des États-Unis pour informer les consommateurs sur l'impact des tarifs douaniers.
World
Europe Must Stand with Canada Against Trump
Commentary urging European leaders to support Canada in the face of renewed US trade tensions.
Finance
La Bourse de Toronto retraitait en fin de matinée, Wall Street en hausse
Le marché boursier canadien recule sous la pression du secteur financier, contrastant avec la hausse des indices américains.
Dollar General GAAP EPS of $2.48 beats by $0.47, revenue of $11.3B beats by $110M
Dollar General reported strong quarterly results, beating analyst expectations for both earnings per share and total revenue.
Sport
Vidéo : la frayeur de Tadej Pogacar, auteur d'une sortie de route lors d'une descente sur la Vuelta
Tadej Pogacar a connu une frayeur lors d'une descente périlleuse durant la 6e étape de la Vuelta.
Ligue des champions: pourquoi le PSG, Lens et Lille peuvent remercier Lyon après son élimination contre Fenerbahçe
L'élimination de l'Olympique lyonnais en Ligue des champions profite financièrement et sportivement aux autres clubs français qualifiés.
Culture
Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Theme Park Is Creating A New Mountain Mythology
Dollywood introduces a groundbreaking new ride that emphasizes original storytelling and regional folklore.
Health
RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
Newly surfaced documents contradict Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s previous testimony regarding his trip to Samoa.