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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it will no longer use confidentiality agreements in sexual misconduct cases. This comes after a former member of the orchestra, Esther Hwang, breached her non-disclosure agreement and went public with accusations that she had been raped by one of its senior musicians, then faced retaliation from the orchestra.An open letter signed by VSO president Angela Elster and the symphony society’s board of directors says they regret the “suffering” endured by Hwang, who spoke out last month about the alleged attack she says took place several years ago. Get…
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alchera X (AX), a global leader in AI-powered facial recognition and computer vision solutions, is beginning 2026 on a strong trajectory, marked by high-profile national media coverage, executive leadership recognition from the Los Angeles Times, and strategic global engagement across the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Alchera X President & CEO, Michael Plaksin, was recently featured in an in-depth Q&A interview with Pulse 2.0, a nationally recognized technology and business publication, where he addressed a wide range of topics central to the company’s strategy, mission, and technological evolution. The interview explored Plaksin’s professional background, the…
YIWU, China, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SALI Tools, a global professional tools brand, today held a launch ceremony at its headquarters in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, to formally establish the “SALI & UKAZ Joint Public Welfare Fund” alongside its key Ethiopian partner, UKAZ. Under the agreement, SALI Tools commits to allocating a portion of its annual revenue to this fund, dedicated exclusively to supporting UKAZ’s local community welfare projects and development initiatives in Ethiopia. This move signifies SALI Tools’ integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into its global partnerships, adopting a systematic and sustainable approach to give back to…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calls are growing for stronger animal ownership laws in Nova Scotia following the death of a 13-year-old boy who was attacked by three dogs. Drew Nickerson died in hospital after he was mauled by three off-leash dogs in the community of Welshtown, N.S., on Jan. 3.“Those dogs should not be allowed to run loose,” said Trish Harris, a family friend.Harris is calling for stricter rules around large-breed dog ownership. RCMP have said that the three dogs that attacked Drew were two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler. Get breaking National news For news…
I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won’t want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo — be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes — it leaves me energized and excited. But up to this point, Dolby Atmos has only been available in luxury vehicles that have a whole array of speakers.Pioneer is changing that with the Sphera, an aftermarket in-dash receiver with a 10.1-inch capacitive screen that enables Dolby Atmos playback in Apple CarPlay. And it works with…
SINGAPORE, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Intelligence should be built by anyone, for everyone, not just live in labs or belong to big tech,” said Christel Buchanan, Founder & CEO of ChatAndBuild, as she opened the Codechella Singapore 2025 Grand Finale. What unfolded over the next four hours proved her point. Ten finalists – from medical students tackling postpartum depression to solo builders reimagining education – demonstrated that when you give people the right tools and community, they build solutions the world needs. A Different Kind of Hackathon When registrations opened on October 6, over 200 students from 10…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2026 2:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size New details are emerging about a homeless man with previous ties to al-Qaida who is charged with allegedly threatening to bomb public transit in Montreal. Mohamed Abdullah Warsame faces new charges filed this week for allegedly threatening to blow up the Passport Canada offices in Montreal and Quebec City in November while he was in jail.Warsame, a 52-year-old Somali-born Canadian citizen, pleaded guilty in the U.S. in 2009 to one count of conspiracy to provide material support and resources to al-Qaida. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the…
By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2026 5:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for a bilateral visit as he seeks to broaden trade relations and drum up foreign investment. It’s part of a broader diplomatic trip that will include stops in China and Switzerland, and Carney’s office says he will be the first sitting Canadian prime minister to visit the middle eastern country. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for…
The clips are filmed from different angles. Some are zoomed in, making them indecipherably grainy, and others are slowed down. Some are 20 seconds while others are longer, sandwiched by commentary from users on social media platforms like X, Bluesky, Reddit, and TikTok. Each video — depicting the moment an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shoots and kills a woman in Minneapolis — is ever so slightly different, but the gunshots ringing out and the wailing bystanders are the same.The shooting occurred just days after federal officials said they were sending thousands of immigration agents to Minnesota, following a viral…
Dublin, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “AI Trust, Risk and Security Management Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2034” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global AI trust, risk, and security management market is experiencing significant growth, with an estimated value of $2.49 billion in 2024, expanding from its 2019 value at a 17.54% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). It is projected to further climb to $11.81 billion by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 16.58% between 2029 and 2034. Key growth drivers include increased implementation of AI across industries, rising cybersecurity threats, and growing trends such…