Feds commit  million to help Kardium manufacture its heart device in BC

Feds commit $31 million to help Kardium manufacture its heart device in BC

Burnaby, BC-based medical technology company Kardium will receive up to $31.25 million from the Government of Canada to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in the province. “The Government of Canada’s investment is an important step in our continued growth.” Kevin Chaplin,Kardium The funding was one of two new commitments announced Thursday by Innovation, Science, and Economic…

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Someone AI-Generated a Completely Fake Eminem Song and It’s Going Viral on YouTube

Data Shows That Mark Zuckerberg Is the Anti-Dolly Parton: Instead of Being Loved by Everybody Across the Political Spectrum, Pretty Much Everybody Despises Him, Regardless of Their Beliefs

When Dolly Parton died this week, everyone mourned. She was the queen of country music and a magnetic actress, enrapturing the public with her bodacious but kind personality. She was a feminist icon and also a gay icon. She was a devout Christian and a loyal wife. There was something about her for everyone to…

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Consequences of Inaction: UN Security Council Pressed to Act Before Hunger Becomes Famine

Consequences of Inaction: UN Security Council Pressed to Act Before Hunger Becomes Famine

Lars Løkke Rasmussen (right), Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark and President of the Security Council for the month of August, addresses the Security Council meeting entitled ‘Food Under Fire: The Security Council’s Role in Mitigating Global and Local Food Crises’, under the agenda item of maintenance of international peace and security. Credit: UN Photo/Loey…

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U.S. Midwest Flooding Is a Growing Threat to Agriculture

U.S. Midwest Flooding Is a Growing Threat to Agriculture

The consequences of flooding extend far beyond damaged roads and infrastructure. They reach America’s farmlands, the soul of America’s food supply. Credit: Shutterstock By Esther Ngumbi and Christy GibsonURBANA, Illinois, US, Aug 27 2026 (IPS) Across the U.S. Midwest, from Illinois to Indiana to Ohio, severe storms and heavy rains  caused devastating flooding, extensive damage…

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