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AI got it wrong and a musician paid the price.

Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac says an AI-powered search misidentified him as a criminal sex offender, triggering cancellations and online misinformation.

🎙️ @davidshipley.bsky.social on what this tells us about using AI: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
AI-induced mistaken identity
Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · 2025-12-18 · Bonus · 11m
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December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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In a year-end interview with Global News anchor and executive editor Dawna Friesen, Poilievre said he has reflected on his leadership and approach after April’s disappointing election loss.

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Poilievre: ‘I’m not fighting for the sake of fighting’ - National | Globalnews.ca
The Conservative leader tells Global News’ Dawna Friesen that he needs to do a better job explaining to voters why he fights, and what he’s fighting for.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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"The most egregious part of this article was the bias of omission that was clearly present," Leavitt said about the Vanity Fair article.

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Karoline Leavitt shares ‘behind the scenes’ photos amid Vanity Fair shoot scrutiny - National | Globalnews.ca
Vanity Fair called Leavitt a 'mouthpiece' for the Trump administration and published an up-close photo of the press secretary's face.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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globalnews.ca
Sixty-eight new photos, some featuring prominent figures such as Bill Gates and Woody Allen, were released a day before the DOJ deadline.

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More Epstein photos released by House Democrats as DOJ deadline looms - National | Globalnews.ca
The photos were published a day before the U.S. Department of Justice's deadline to release Epstein case records to the public.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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globalnews.ca
The U.S. currently has multiple rounds of tariffs on key sectors of the Canadian economy, including steel, aluminum, autos and lumber.

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Canada, U.S. may not get sectoral deals before CUSMA renewal, Carney says - National | Globalnews.ca
In October, U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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"The government takes racism seriously and is committed to combatting the issue,” the apology says.

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Finland PM apologizes to Asian nations after beauty queen racism scandal - National | Globalnews.ca
The scandal arose earlier this month when the former Miss Finland winner was pictured pulling back her eyes in an image shared on social media.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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“When we did 'Lost Boys,' Corey said to me, ‘Hey man, let’s mess around,'" Feldman alleged in the doc.

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Corey Feldman claims Corey Haim molested him on set of ‘Lost Boys’ - National | Globalnews.ca
The former child actor made the allegations against his former costar and friend in the new documentary 'Corey Feldman vs. The World.'
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Who the hell is paying for premium? Well, I guess we’re gonna find out soon.
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Pornhub premium users’ data stolen by hackers demanding ransom - National | Globalnews.ca
The hacking group ShinyHunters shared data with Reuters from what it said were users of Pornhub’s premium service, and said it was demanding ransom in Bitcoin to delete the data.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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▶︎ Carney v Friesen. ▶︎ Rodriguez done. ▶︎ Trump speech.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for THU DEC 18
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David Akin's Roundup: Carney v Friesen. Rodriguez done. Trump speech.
THU DEC 18
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December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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globalnews.ca
The filing came two days before records in her case were scheduled to be released publicly as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to overturn her sex-trafficking conviction - National | Globalnews.ca
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers filed a petition challenging her 2021 conviction, arguing that 'substantial new evidence' has emerged since then.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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globalnews.ca
The U.S. wants Canada to expand dairy market access for American products and lift provincial bans on U.S. alcohol as part of the upcoming review of CUSMA.

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What does U.S. want from Canada to renew CUSMA? Trump’s trade rep has list - National | Globalnews.ca
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told members of Congress this week that next year's joint review 'will depend on the successful resolution' of several issues.
globalnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Vancouver council has approved major changes, including allowing buildings up to 32 storeys in parts of the Downtown Eastside.

The city says it’ll help replace unsafe SROs + add social/rental housing.

🎙️ @petermeiszner.bsky.social walks through the changes: pdst.fm/e/traffic.me...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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globalnews.ca
All indicators of influenza activity are increasing quickly, with all regions throughout the country reporting growing influenza activity, Health Canada said.

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This H3N2 flu strain is spreading ‘rapidly.’ Why subclade K is hitting hard - National | Globalnews.ca
Children are among those being hit hard this flu season, with most infections being detected in people under 19, according to Health Canada.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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globalnews.ca
The razor blades had been pushed through thin plastic packaging and inside the product, police said.

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Texas woman arrested, accused of hiding razor blades in loaves of bread - National | Globalnews.ca
The Biloxi Police Department said the crime spree took place at two Walmart locations in Mississippi.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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globalnews.ca
A wildlife photographer discovered the never-before-seen primeval tracks in September and alerted experts to the findings.

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Thousands of 210-million-year-old dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy - National | Globalnews.ca
The prints were discovered on a near-vertical rock face 2,000 metres above sea level, which was once the floor of a warm lagoon, ideal for dinosaurs to roam along beaches.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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globalnews.ca
In an interview with 'Global National' anchor and executive editor Dawna Friesen that will air in full on Dec. 25, Carney was asked if he was involved in luring or courting the Opposition MPs to join the Liberals.

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‘They came to us,’ Carney says on Conservative MPs crossing the floor - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he played a role in the floor crossings and hinted that he is 'open' to more MPs crossing the floor over to the Liberals.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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globalnews.ca
Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain global rights to stream the Oscars through 2033.

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The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029 - National | Globalnews.ca
YouTube will effectively be the home to all things Oscars, including red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards and the Oscar nominations announcement.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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globalnews.ca
"Reading the President’s incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me," Foley wrote.

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Mick Foley parts ways with WWE over its ‘close relationship’ with Trump - National | Globalnews.ca
The wrestling legend cited Trump's recent controversial comments about Rob Reiner's death as the 'final straw.'
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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globalnews.ca
Reiner's lawyer said that there are "very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case."

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder - National | Globalnews.ca
Nick Reiner's lawyer told the court it was 'too early' for the director's son to enter a plea.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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globalnews.ca
The judge said the request failed to show that “irreparable harm" would be caused if Trump’s White House project moves forward.

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Judge lets Trump’s ballroom project go ahead as price balloons to $400M - National | Globalnews.ca
Trump thanked the judge for the 'courage in making the proper decision, because we didn't want to be held up.'
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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globalnews.ca
The charges include one count of murder for each fatality and one count of committing a terrorist act, police said.

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Accused Bondi Beach gunman charged with 15 counts of murder - National | Globalnews.ca
Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old alleged shooter, was charged with 59 offences in total.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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globalnews.ca
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the organization’s refusal to hold events in the province “disgraceful” and said her government expects an apology.

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Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law | Globalnews.ca
Skate Canada says it is unable to host events in Alberta while maintaining its standards for safety and inclusivity.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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globalnews.ca
Bids from both Netflix and Paramount have raised alarm for what they could mean for film and TV production.

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Warner Bros. asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance - National | Globalnews.ca
Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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globalnews.ca
Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his planned Florida boycott.

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Florida’s governor takes aim at Canadian boycott after Ford comments | Globalnews.ca
Doug Ford said he wouldn't be taking his regular winter vacation to Florida because of Trump's tariffs, which have led to major layoffs in Ontario's auto and steel sectors.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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B.C. government introduces new rules regarding child care hours but what are they doing to actually deliver on their multiple $10aDay election commitments? globalnews.ca/news/1158075...
B.C. government introduces new rules regarding child care hours | Globalnews.ca
Starting April 1, child care providers will be required to provide at least 9.5 hours of care before charging for extending hours.
globalnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM