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Pope Leo XIV is making progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, as his diagnosis puts a renewed spotlight on the disease and the importance of screening. Vatican officials say the pontiff has been walking in his hospital room and eating normally following surgery.For MaryAnn Bradley, a lung cancer survivor in St. Catharines, Ont., the Pope’s diagnosis carries special significance. Bradley said she underwent the same surgery after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma.“So the Pope and I have something in common. I had the same surgery,” Bradley told Global News. “I had a right upper lobectomy and it…

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) says it has launched legal action after rejecting Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) final decision in a long-running dispute over millions of dollars in spending. In a statement released Wednesday, the FSIN said it does not accept the federal government’s conclusion or its claim that close to $12.4 million in expenditures are ineligible.“ISC may have concluded its process, but this matter is not concluded for the FSIN,” Chief Bobby Cameron said in the statement.The decision marks the latest development in a dispute that earlier this year saw Indigenous Services Canada identify $28.7 million in…

WhatsApp’s new guest calling feature allows you to invite anyone to a call, without needing them to make an account first. They won’t need the app, either, since Meta also added support for calls on the web version of WhatsApp earlier this year. You can invite guests just by sending them the call link, and guests still have access to call features like hand raising, screen sharing, and emoji reactions, complete with end-to-end encryption.However, you still need an account to start a call, and there are a few restrictions for guests:Anyone joining as a guest always needs the call host’s…

Old-school physics-based weather forecasting and even new AI models typically become less reliable beyond two weeks, a problem Microsoft claims to have solved using machine learning.Researchers with the company say they’ve found a new, cost-effective way to make more accurate weather forecasts two to six weeks in advance — allowing farmers and emergency responders to plan ahead with greater certainty. The findings were published today in the journal Nature, and the tool is now open-source software.Microsoft joins Google, Nvidia, and other companies developing AI tools for weather forecasting. Instead of creating a new standalone weather model, Microsoft’s latest research in…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is predicting that Republicans might “pull the carpet out from underneath” U.S. President Donald Trump if the party loses the midterm elections in November, but warns that little would change for Canadians impacted by tariffs. During a speech and fireside chat at the Empire Club, Ford also appeared to hold back his views on American politics and expressed concerns that Trump might use his comments to retaliate against its northern neighbour.In recent months, as the trade war between the two countries escalated, Ford and Trump took multiple verbal swipes at one another.In August, Ford called Trump…

Microsoft is officially announcing its Xbox Nano controller today, a smaller and cheaper controller that’s designed to fit into your pocket. The more compact controller is also designed for “younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable for play on the go.”The $49.99 Xbox Nano is Microsoft’s smallest controller, and it’s shorter than most smartphones at just over five inches in length. It has all the regular buttons you’d find on a normal Xbox controller, as well as Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support for connecting to Xbox consoles and phones, tablets, and PCs.The Xbox Nano controller also includes a…

By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted October 14, 2026 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has voted at an advance poll for the province to stay in Canada. Smith says in a video on social media about Monday’s referendum that it’s not the time to give up hope on the country.She says she knows many Albertans are frustrated with Ottawa but that the province is starting to see progress with major projects, including a proposed new oil pipeline. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Céline Dion is joining the ranks of some of the world’s most recognizable names in miniature form, with a new Barbie inspired by one of her most memorable performances. Mattel has created a collectible doll modelled after the Quebec-born superstar’s look at the 1998 Oscars, where Dion performed “My Heart Will Go On” in a navy blue gown and a blue diamond necklace from the movie Titanic.The doll recreates the signature look, offering fans a miniature tribute to one of the singer’s most memorable moments on stage.“It’s about time,” one fan said…

OpenAI claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple. In a document filed on Wednesday, OpenAI accuses the unnamed employee of sending this information to a personal account and then presenting it to Apple leadership, including the vice president of the company’s operations in Asia.The filing, reported earlier by Reuters, is tied to a legal battle between Apple and OpenAI over trade secrets — but this time, OpenAI is doing the accusing. It alleges that the files in question contain images of at least one unreleased device, along with supplier information,…

Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. on Wednesday that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation on the Pacific Link pipeline made her feel like Canada is “never going to work,” but her office is determined to try to be better. Farrell was addressing the B.C. Assembly of First Nations at its annual general meeting in Vancouver. Media were asked to leave the room before Farrell’s appearance, but the meeting continued to be publicly streamed on the B.C. Assembly of First Nations YouTube channel.First Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards…