7 h. ago Elon Musk’s X sues to overturn Minnesota political deepfakes ban

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — X Corp., the social media platform owned by Trump adviser Elon Musk, is challenging the constitutionality of a Minnesota ban on using deepfakes to influence elections and harm candidates, saying it violates First Amendment speech protections. The company’s federal lawsuit filed this week also contends that the 2023 state law is preempted […]

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8 h. ago Swarms of aggravating midges are taking over Toronto once again

They're back, and as always, they're as annoying as ever. Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up close, or even accidentally swallowed a few.The tiny, cloud-forming bugs belong to the family known as Chironomidae, and although they don't bite, it doesn't make their presence any less irritating.The flies typically emerge in thick swarms starting in mid-April, and are known for flying into people's faces, getting tangled in your hair, and even becoming unintentional snacks mid-conversation or bike ride.The midge invasion hits like clockwork every spring, especially along Toronto's waterfront. With temperatures on the rise, it looks like the first wave has already landed, and so too have complaints on social media.While they are definitely a huge nuisance, midges actually play a vital role in Lake ...

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10 h. ago Mexico Looks to Ban Hated Kristi Noem Ads With Telecoms Bill

Mexico’s government is seeking to boost its control over TV, radio and social media with a bill that would allow it to block controversial anti-immigration adverts by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

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13 h. ago Heineken® Joins Forces with Joe Jonas and Global Influencers to Help Tackle Digital Overload and Get Social ‘Off Socials’

Global superstar Joe Jonas and some of the world’s most-followed content creators joined forces at an exclusive event in New York City last night to demonstrate that connecting in real life is one of the easiest ways to disconnect from the sometimes overwhelming world of social media NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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15 h. ago ‘Be on gaurd’: OPP documentary warns parents about dangers of online sexual assault

The OPP is warning parents after over 6,300 cases of online child exploitation were reported in Ontario in 2024, with predators using social media, games and AI to target kids.

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15 h. ago ‘Be on guard’: OPP documentary warns parents about dangers of online sexual assault

The OPP is warning parents after over 6,300 cases of online child exploitation were reported in Ontario in 2024, with predators using social media, games and AI to target kids.

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18 h. ago Halifax woman turning to social media to find those responsible for hit

Avia Raiche-Marsden says her life has been thrown out of sorts since she was injured in an accident over the weekend. She is now concussed and suffering from memory loss.

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27 h. ago Woman hiking with her 3 children dies in fall from a cliff in Massachusetts

SUTTON, Mass. — A woman was killed when she fell off a cliff in Massachusetts while on a hike with her children, police said. Carolyn Sanger from Topsfield, Massachusetts, was hiking at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation southwest of Boston when she fell Wednesday, the Sutton Police Department said in a social media post. She fell […]

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31 h. ago Prince Harry, Meghan Markle call for more child protection on social media

The royal couple opened a memorial in NYC dedicated to children whose parents and loved ones believe their kids' interactions online led to their deaths.

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49 h. ago Avs captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was in the lineup and will play his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars. He strongly hinted he was suiting up for Game 3 in a video posted by the team on social media about an hour before puck drop. Landeskog […]

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57 h. ago Easter bunny Olivia Chow draws basket of mixed reaction on social media

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow dressed like the Easter bunny at a parade in the Beaches over the weekend and social media users shared their thoughts. “Happy Easter from the Beaches Easter Sunday Parade,” Chow wrote on her social media pages, posting photos of herself and her team. Donning her signature purple, Chow went the extra […]

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64 h. ago Federal election: Viral 'Brantford Boomer' photo causes stir in St. Thomas

A craft brewery in St. Thomas is distancing itself from a former executive after a photo of him making an obscene gesture outside a Liberal rally in Brantford went viral on social media. Matt Janes, who is a volunteer for David Goodwin, a Liberal candidate in Elgin-St. Thomas-London South, was photographed as he held up […]

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3 d. ago Is the Chanel 25 the buzziest handbag of the year? Social media seems to say so

Will you be checking out this trending new style? 

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3 d. ago Veterinarian found dead two weeks after he was caught kicking, choking horse

A Nevada veterinarian who was wanted by authorities after a social media posting showed him abusing a horse has been found dead. A body recovered from Lake Mead on Friday was confirmed to be that of 56-year-old Shawn Frenher, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported. Frehner disappeared on April 6 after he was captured on […]

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3 d. ago 'That game was drunk': Hockey world reacts to Kings 6, Oilers 5

The Edmonton Oilers came back from a four goal deficit to tie the Los Angeles Kings at five, only to lose in the last minute of Game One of their Stanley Cup playoff series. Social media was on-fire about the game. Here are some of the highlights: Hockey commentator Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0 We’re just supposed […]

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3 d. ago George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud

NEW YORK — George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges. In a lengthy letter ahead of the Friday court date, Santos, 36, said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but protests that […]

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3 d. ago RCMP, Calgary police issue warnings as icy roads cause multiple collisions

Both the Calgary police and the Alberta RCMP have issued separate warnings urging drivers to use caution on the roads as multiple collisions caused road closures Tuesday morning. In a post to social media website X, CPS warned Calgary drivers of extremely icy road conditions and multiple vehicle collisions on city roads, including Deerfoot Trail […]

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3 d. ago Gardenstead Launches as the First Social Media Platform Just for Gardeners

Free Gardening App Now Available on iOS and Android TORONTO — Gardeners around the world have a new digital home. Gardenstead, the first-ever social platform built just for gardeners, is now available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play—offering a new digital home for a fast-growing global community rooted in wellness, sustainability, […]

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4 d. ago Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs off on sweeping new limits on lawsuits

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s political organization took to social media to tout his success in limiting lawsuits in a way Georgians could understand. “Thank you” its ad proclaimed, with the words blocked in the yellow-and-black all-caps style of Waffle House’s iconic sign. Kemp, who signed two new laws overhauling Georgia’s litigation system […]

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4 d. ago China linked to fake ‘wanted’ poster, repression efforts against Conservative candidate

Posts began appearing on various China-based social media platforms promoting the bounty against Tay

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