25 m. ago ChatGPT helps write this mayor’s speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

Before the mayor of San Jose, California, arrives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new business, his aides ask ChatGPT to help draft some talking points. “Elected officials do a tremendous amount of public speaking,” said Mayor Matt Mahan, whose recent itinerary has taken him from new restaurant and semiconductor startup openings to a festival […]

Society

69 m. ago Mullen Announces Plan to Change Company’s Name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. and NASDAQ Approval for New Symbol — BINI

Company announces rebranded Oceanside, California, commercial retail location opening August 15, 2025 BREA, Calif., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces today that in connection with the Company’s plan to change its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc., […]

Economics

3 h. ago Behavox Responds to Growing Demand for Alert Review Services as Compliance Teams Battle Backlogs and Resource Constraints

LONDON — Behavox, the AI company that transforms data into insights that safeguard and enhance businesses, today announced continued momentum for its Alert Review Managed Services, reporting a 102% increase in client adoption over the past quarter. The surge in adoption reflects a growing industry need for scalable, experienced and vendor-agnostic compliance operations that can […]

Events

6 h. ago Today's letters: Why can't the city clean up violent crime downtown?

Thursday, July 17: My uncle was assaulted and robbed, a reader says, so why do we claim the area is safe? You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

12 h. ago Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California’s bullet train project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration revoked federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project on Wednesday, intensifying uncertainty about how the state will make good on its long-delayed promise of building a bullet train to shuttle riders between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The U.S. Transportation Department announced it was pulling back $4 billion […]

Politics

13 h. ago Ottawa Bluesfest is a family thing, too: Sharing a love of music

Despite the sweltering heat, many parents brought their kids to Bluesfest on Wednesday to share a love for rock music and concerts.

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14 h. ago B.C. NDP admits Charleigh Pollock is the only kid in Canada to be denied funding for rare disease

Vaughn Palmer: Health minister's claim of fair treatment as hollow as her insistence that she and her colleagues hold young girl and her family 'in our hearts'

Society

14 h. ago Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump’s help

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility says it is looking at other sites for a new natural gas power plant after its preferred location in Tennessee drew heavy public scrutiny, including from country musician John Rich. The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that the Cheatham County site is no longer its preferred […]

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16 h. ago Steelworkers claim key victory as the government responds to union demands

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) says today’s announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney reflects major wins for workers – delivering on demands the union has made not only during the current crisis, but over the past decade. The union welcomes the move to expand and tighten tariff […]

Politics

18 h. ago Video shows moment suspect arrested at YVR for alleged hijacking of small plane

Richmond RCMP said they initially received a report at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday that a Cessna 172, a small passenger aircraft, had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area.

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18 h. ago Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

More than 20 children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country. Fifteen children were removed from the couple’s opulent home in Arcadia after an abuse allegation in May, and another six living elsewhere were also located, Arcadia […]

Society

21 h. ago Bailey McCourt death: No talk of custody at court hearing before killing

When James Plover was convicted of choking someone and uttering threats, his defence lawyer and the prosecutor took no issue with delaying his sentencing for up to 10 weeks.

Events

21 h. ago Caitlin Clark has to be restrained during heated exchange with ref

Indiana Fever superstar had to be held back while arguing with a WNBA ref during review call.

Transport

21 h. ago New R and A top boss dances around Donald Trump and LIV Golf

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There were no kid gloves for new R&A chief Mark Darbon at his first Open Championship press conference as issues surrounding both Donald Trump and LIV Golf were brought to the fore on Wednesday at Royal Portrush. The U.S. president has long been influential in golf circles, but it’s his ownership […]

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22 h. ago International DJ FISHER praises Toronto and says it was one of his favourite shows ever

Australian DJ and music producer FISHER lit up Toronto's Budweiser Stage on Friday, delivering a sweaty but unforgettable night full of energetic rhythms and iconic beat drops for 16,000 fans. Known internationally for smash club hits like "Losing It," "Take It Off," "Atmosphere" and his rework of "World, Hold On," FISHER didn't hold back when it came to showing his admiration for the Toronto crowd. And, there's one thing he's sure of — Toronto knows how to party. "I reckon that show in Toronto on Friday night might be my f***ing top two favourite shows I've ever done, honestly," FISHER said in a video posted to social media after the event. "You Canadians know how to bring the heat, and I keep telling people day in, day out that my favourite place to play at the moment is in Canada." @edmresidence @FISHER said that his possible favorite show is the Toronto show at the Budweiser Amphitheater #edm #edmresidence #toronto #fisher #chrislake...

Society

24 h. ago N.S. missing kids: Tips surpass 600 as case remains unsolved, RCMP says

More than two months after Lilly and Jack Sullivan went missing, RCMP say they've reviewed some 5,000 video files and 600 public tips -- but the case remains unsolved.

Society

24 h. ago ‘American Idol’ executive Robin Kaye and her husband found dead at home with gunshot wounds

A 22-year-old was allegedly burglarizing their home while the couple was away. He is accused of shooting them when they returned

Events

25 h. ago Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds

In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author of the study.

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25 h. ago Soul food spot set to take over space once held by beloved Toronto brunch staple

An Ontario soul food restaurant beloved for its next-level cornbread is finally opening a location in Toronto, and it's coming very soon.There was heartbreak the city over when Saving Grace, a Dundas West brunch staple that had been serving up the likes of French toast and eggs Benedict for 25 years, suddenly announced it would be closing down permanently in February of 2025.The restaurant's owner, Monica, said she was "overjoyed" to be closing the restaurant down, but that didn't do much to quell the sadness felt by scores of the restaurant's fans at the loss of a neighbourhood staple.Where could they look for a new local go-to? Moreover, what would take Saving Grace's place? Hopefully not another vape shop.At long last, the answers to both of those questions have finally been answered, and it's good news; it's mercifully not a vape shop, and it's not a new Tim Hortons location either.Instead, the new kid in town will be The Hive by Honey Soul Food, a new c...

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29 h. ago Digital Science to strengthen research integrity in publishing with new Dimensions Author Check API

LONDON, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scholarly publishers can now fully integrate research integrity checks into their editorial and submission workflows, thanks to Digital Science’s new Dimensions Author Check API, which launches today. Built on Dimensions – the world’s largest interconnected global research database – Dimensions Author Check evaluates researchers’ publication and collaboration histories […]

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