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Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft, highlighting the immense capital demands of the ongoing AI boom.
How Britain Can Help Build a Fairer Global Economy
With the UK poised to lead both the G20 and G7, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a unique opportunity to champion a new internationalism focused on economic fairness.
Deuxième trimestre | Le PIB a affiché une croissance de 3,3 %
De nouvelles données de Statistique Canada révèlent que l’économie du pays a connu une croissance soutenue de 3,3 % au deuxième trimestre, dissipant les craintes de récession.
Lille 2-2 PSG : 'Le football est cruel, mais on n'a rien à se reprocher', souligne Bentaleb
Au terme d'un match au scénario fou en Ligue 1, le PSG a arraché le match nul face au LOSC après avoir été mené 2-0 jusqu'aux derniers instants.
Bill Gates s’inquiète désormais de l’IA : ce qui a radicalement changé dans son discours
Longtemps optimiste, Bill Gates tire désormais la sonnette d'alarme sur l'évolution rapide et les risques associés de l'intelligence artificielle.
Google Deepmind's AI Co-Scientist now plans experiments, runs lab equipment, and writes scientific papers
Google Deepmind has expanded its Co-Scientist system into a fully integrated research assistant capable of planning experiments and writing papers.
DDoS Attack Breaks Beloved Video Game Wiki After AI Bro Was Banned
A major gaming wiki suffered a severe DDoS attack following community conflict and the subsequent ban of an AI enthusiast.
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul has received FDA clearance for an updated e-cigarette featuring an optional age-verification system to curb underage usage.
“From soup to qubits”: Xanadu to open advanced photonics hub in old Campbell’s factory
Toronto-based quantum computing firm Xanadu secures a massive loan to establish an advanced photonics manufacturing hub.
More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
A recent survey shows growing public pushback against police surveillance through license plate cameras amid wave of abuses.
The Fed and the Treasury Are in Denial
An analysis examining how the US may no longer rely on its privileged debt and dollar issuer status.
L’économie canadienne a affiché une croissance soutenue au deuxième trimestre
Selon Statistique Canada, le produit intérieur brut réel a progressé de 3,3 % au deuxième trimestre.
Andreas Leknessund vainqueur en solitaire de la 7e étape de la Vuelta, les Français frustrés
Le Norvégien Andreas Leknessund s'est imposé en solitaire lors de la septième étape de la Vuelta.
Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Scientists created light-activated drugs helping blind mice perceive light without gene therapy.
AI benchmarks have a trust problem and Google wants to fix it
Google Deepmind tests double-blind evaluation of a frontier AI model using cryptographic protection.
Fans At Pokémon World Championships 2026 Battle ‘Scalper Alley’ For Exclusive Merch
Exclusive merchandise releases at gaming championships continue to suffer heavily from resellers.
Sovereignty is now a feature, and Canadian founders are shipping it for free
An editorial on how founders prioritizing sovereignty will win out even after the trade war ends.
Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration.
Droit de vote des étrangers : pourquoi les socialistes n’ont-ils jamais tenu leur promesse ?
En 1972, le Parti socialiste promet le « droit de vote aux étrangers aux élections locales ». Il y renoncera en 1990 sous la pression exercée par la droite et l’extrême droite.
AM Markets Need to Know: Venezuela weighs OPEC exit, Nvidia pauses AI deals, and more
A quick look at the top market drivers, including Venezuela contemplating an OPEC exit and Nvidia hitting pause on select AI agreements.
PSG: Joao Neves forfait pour le choc de Ligue 1 contre Lille
Absent du groupe parisien pour le déplacement à Lille ce vendredi en Ligue 1, Joao Neves est malade et forfait pour la rencontre.
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though levels remained below EU limits.
Always-on and self-starting AI agents might be OpenAI's next big play
OpenAI is building a Persistent Mode for its AI agent Codex that stays active indefinitely and generates its own follow-up tasks.
New York Unité Spéciale : surprise ! Une star de Succession rejoint la saison 28 pour épauler Olivia Benson
Alors que la diffusion de la saison 28 de New York Unité Spéciale approche, un nouveau personnage lié à Olivia Benson a été dévoilé.
STAT+: Cytokinetics details trial win for what could be its next approval
Following new trial results, Cytokinetics is poised for a potentially much faster second drug approval after its historic first.
Bons résultats pour les banques canadiennes
Cinq des six plus grandes banques canadiennes ont rapporté des hausses notables de leur bénéfice net par action pour leur dernier trimestre.
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Tech
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave has added native email alias support to help users sign up for online services without revealing their personal email addresses.
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
Venture capital and big tech are intensely targeting open-weight AI model creators as the next major strategic asset.
Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M
Retro, a photo app built by former Instagram employees, raised over $21 million in Series A funding.
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
Discussing the potential annoyance of unfolded foldable phones recording concerts.
Halo, Warcraft, Elder Scrolls… Microsoft vend ses gros jeux pour les adapter au ciné
Selon Puck, Microsoft démarche discrètement les mastodontes du cinéma et du streaming pour adapter ses licences phares.
Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion
Nvidia is reportedly targeting critical infrastructure for open models with a massive $13 billion acquisition.
World
Technocracy Can’t Fix Europe
Private elite initiatives aimed at boosting European growth face deep political hurdles that technocratic fixes alone cannot resolve.
Première rentrée au collège : qu’est-ce qui inquiète les enfants, et comment les rassurer ?
Transitioning from elementary to middle school can trigger significant anxiety for children, but proper preparation makes all the difference.
I went to China to see a different AI future. It looked familiar
A trip to China reveals an AI race looking increasingly similar to Western trajectories.
Téléphone au lycée : comment transformer une interdiction en éducation ?
Analyse sur la nouvelle interdiction des portables et la nécessité d'une vraie éducation numérique.
To End Global Hunger, Invest in Rural Communities
Restoring soil health and expanding access to new technologies are essential steps for addressing food insecurity in rural areas.
The Sanctions Illusion
An analysis arguing that popular civilian suffering from sweeping financial sanctions is no longer defensible.
Finance
Gold plunges as Warsh’s Jackson Hole inflation concerns spark rate hike bets
Gold prices dropped sharply following remarks at Jackson Hole that heightened expectations for future interest rate hikes.
Mine Tio à Havre-Saint-Pierre | Les Métallos en votent faveur de l’entente, une grève évitée
Les travailleurs de la mine Tio ont voté à 82 % en faveur d’une nouvelle entente, écartant ainsi la menace d'une grève.
Docusign's ARR guidance to get increased attention, BofA says
Bank of America notes that Docusign's upcoming ARR guidance will attract higher market scrutiny.
BioNTech falls as it ends mid-stage trial of mRNA colorectal cancer vaccine
BioNTech stock drops following the termination of a mid-stage mRNA colorectal cancer vaccine trial.
Pfizer-backed Priovant wins FDA approval for lead asset
Priovant secures crucial regulatory clearance from the FDA for its primary therapeutic asset.
BioXcel files for Chapter 11, will sell assets to Teva
BioXcel has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to sell its assets to Teva.
Sport
Loïs Boisson rassure avant son premier tour à l'US Open face à Emma Navarro
La tenniswoman française Loïs Boisson s'est voulue rassurante sur sa condition physique avant d'affronter Emma Navarro à l'US Open.
2026 CCC Results: Norway’s Yngvild Kaspersen and Italy’s Cristian Minoggio Triumph
Yngvild Kaspersen and Cristian Minoggio delivered stellar performances to claim victory at the 2026 CCC trail running event.
Bandit’s New City Limits Collection Blends Performance Tech With Everyday Style
Review of the latest performance apparel collection geared towards everyday urban running style.
Garmin’s Beginner-Friendly Forerunner 55 Is 35% Off Right Now
Discontinued beginner-friendly running watch receives a notable price drop.
Marc Marquez remporte la première séance d'essais libres du Grand Prix d'Aragon, Johann Zarco 11e pour son retour
L'Espagnol Marc Marquez a dominé les essais libres en Aragon, marquant aussi le retour de Johann Zarco.
Félix Auger-Aliassime affrontera l’Australien Rinky Hijikata au premier tour
Le joueur canadien commencera son tournoi face à Rinky Hijikata, tandis que Leylah Annie Fernandez jouera contre Zhang Shuai.
Science
NASA’s Roman telescope will see 100 times more sky than Hubble
NASA's upcoming Roman Space Telescope combines deep detail with a massive field of view to revolutionize our view of the cosmos.
Le rayonnement fossile vient-il de réfuter Mond, l'alternative à la théorie de la matière noire ?
Les analyses récentes du rayonnement fossile continuent de poser des défis majeurs aux théories alternatives de la matière noire comme MOND.
A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
Lab experiments indicate vanillin in e-cigarettes can interfere with embryonic stem cell growth.
Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
Long-term study shows public school pre-K attendees earned better grades through high school.
Scientists tracked 4,500 animals and found a surprising human effect
Research reveals that our physical presence can reshape wildlife movement just as strongly as urban development.
Calcium et vitamine D : généralement inutiles pour prévenir les fractures
Ces suppléments ne réduisent pas significativement les chutes et fractures chez les personnes âgées, selon de nouvelles observations.
AI
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?
As autonomous AI agents demonstrate advanced hacking capabilities, experts discuss whether mutual cyber risks might drive superpower cooperation.
3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search
Google is rolling out advanced AI-powered tools within Search to simplify travel planning and itinerary booking.
Beatport blocks fully AI-generated music from its DJ marketplace
DJ marketplace Beatport institutes an immediate ban on entirely or largely AI-generated music tracks.
He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them
A developer who scraped art for AI is now working alongside creative portfolio platforms to protect creators.
Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers
Meta is actively testing robots capable of cable-swapping and server-resetting to assist data center technicians.
Google's Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash makes AI video generation cheaper and more flexible
The new model can analyze up to ten seconds of footage to provide more consistent scene extensions.
Culture
Ex-Pokémon World Champion Banned From Competing At World Championships After Cutting In Merch Line
A former Pokémon World Champion faced disciplinary action and a ban from the championship event following an altercation over merchandise lines.
You Can Pet The Dog In GTA 6 And Also Throw Its Poop At NPCs
New gameplay details emerge from GTA 6, confirming interactive features with pets alongside bizarre sandbox mechanics.
Fans Online Are Debating If GTA 6‘s UI Is Too Simple And Boring: ‘Looks Undercooked’
Gamer communities discuss whether the interface revealed in Grand Theft Auto 6 is clean or underwhelming.
Ici tout commence : "Vos méthodes de tyran, je n'en peux plus", rien ne va plus entre Teyssier et Anaïs... Constance en cause ?
Tensions maximales et clashs inattendus au sein de la série quotidienne à succès diffusée sur TF1.
Gilles Lellouche + Laurent Lafitte : 8 ans après la suite des Petits mouchoirs, ils se retrouveront à l'affiche d'un nouveau film qui va beaucoup faire parler
Laurent Lafitte passe derrière la caméra pour un long-métrage qui mettra en vedette Gilles Lellouche.
"Des muscles que je n'avais jamais eus dans ma vie" : on ne connaît pas le rôle de cette actrice sur la suite de Superman, mais elle raconte sa préparation physique intense
Adria Arjona détaille son entraînement intensif pour un rôle toujours mystérieux dans le film Man of Tomorrow.
Health
Opinion: The unintended consequences of the Lindsay Clancy case
Forensic psychiatrists warn that legal outcomes surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case could create chilling effects on treating maternal mental health.
STAT+ and Ionis detail surprise failure of heart disease drug
Recent clinical updates reveal an unexpected setback for a major heart disease drug trial, raising new questions across the biotech sector.
STAT+: In autopsy of failed heart disease study, AstraZeneca raises broader questions about silencer drugs
AstraZeneca details the unexpected failure of a closely watched heart disease study, impacting the broader market.
Vaccines take center stage at federal autism advisory committee
Discussions around vaccines overshadowed a federal meeting aimed at boosting research funding for autism.
Business
How Toronto is using Clariti’s AI to speed up building permit approvals
The city of Toronto is deploying specialized civic software to automatically flag errors and fast-track building permit applications.
Feds commit $31 million to help Kardium manufacture its heart device in BC
The Canadian government is investing $31 million to support local medical tech firm Kardium in manufacturing its breakthrough heart devices.
Canadian platforms shouldn’t offer sports or entertainment prediction market bets, regulators say
Regulators argue against allowing domestic prediction markets for sports and entertainment despite industry pushes.
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