Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics and policy. And sometimes Canadian postage stamps.
The premiers from all three Northern territories say the federal government, while mindful of the need to strengthen Arctic security, has lacked a cohesive infrastructure plan. [Global]
A prominent Russian investigative reporter has received a brain injury and multiple fractures when she and a lawyer accompanying her were brutally beaten by unidentified assailants in the Russian province of Chechnya. [AP]
The decision comes after Meta began blocking Canadian news content on its Facebook and Instagram platforms in response to Canada's recently passed Online News Act. [Global]
Brodie Fenlon: Some readers are getting a preview of what social media and search engines will look like without Canadian news as tech companies make good on threats to eliminate it from platforms following federal legislation. We’re providing a list of other sources of CBC News to help you find our journalism and make it as easily accessible as possible. [CBC]
Eugen Rothko (programmer and creator of Twitter alternative Mastodon): There’s been a lot of speculation around what Threads will be and what it means for Mastodon. We’ve put together some of the most common questions and our responses based on what was launched today. [Mastodon blog]
With AI continuing its slow rise to prominence, consumers are concerned their personal content is being used to train Google's generative service. [ZDNet]
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... in 2006: Sc # 2161: 2006 World Lacrosse Championships. Design: Tom Yakobina.