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Potential social media and AI chatbot bans for Canadian children and youth are expected to be proposed at the Liberal party policy convention underway in Montreal. Out of the 24 policy resolutions being brought forward for debate by party members, two are about a potential social media and artificial intelligence chatbot ban for youth.Those proposals come as a growing number of countries debate similar measures, and after Australia introduced a ban last year.One resolution from Quebec calls for anyone under the age of 16 to be banned from accessing “all AI chatbots and other potentially harmful forms of AI interaction,” such as ChatGPT.Another calls for a law similar to one Australia passed late last…

Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Personalized Skin Care Products Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global personalized skin care products market is undergoing substantial growth, fueled by technological innovation and evolving consumer demands for bespoke beauty solutions. Valued at USD 33.15 billion in 2025, it is expected to reach USD 72.23 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 8.10% from 2026 to 2035. This growth underscores the rising popularity of products tailored to individual skin characteristics, environmental factors, and health conditions. Advancements in AI-driven diagnostics and digital…

Sam Altman’s tenure at OpenAI has been… messy. Messy to the point where Altman was briefly fired from his role as CEO, only to be reinstated days later, at which point he began reshaping the organization permanently. This week, The New Yorker published a deep look at Altman, his time at OpenAI, and the questions about whether he’s the right person to be in charge of a technology as important and transformative as artificial intelligence.On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay discuss OpenAI, the profile, Altman, and everything. Eventually. First, they have some projects to talk about. Nilay…

Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Hand Tools Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2026-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Hand tools are integral to the foundation of physical infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. The global hand tools market, valued at approximately US$ 27.27 billion in 2025, is projected to expand significantly, reaching US$ 44.46 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.01% from 2026 to 2035. This growth reflects the evergreen demand across various sectors. The market’s momentum is fueled by steady construction activity and an increase in repair…

Dublin, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Industrial Chain Systems: Global Market” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global Industrial Chain Systems Market, valued at USD 4.2 Billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 5.2 Billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.4%. Industrial chains are fundamental components in machinery across sectors like packaging, food processing, agriculture, material handling, and oil and gas. Among them, roller, conveyor, and leaf chains dominate usage, while the demand for customized chains is rising due to their utility in specific applications such as plant construction, transport, and mechanical handling. Market growth is…

TORONTO, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Humber River Health has announced that its Wilson site will be renamed Hennick Humber Hospital in recognition of a transformational $50 million gift from Jay and Barbara Hennick, through the Hennick Family Foundation. The gift represents one of the largest philanthropic donations ever made to a community hospital in Canada and will support the advancement of patient care, innovation, research, and education at the hospital. “Jay and Barbara Hennick’s extraordinary generosity will have a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve,” said Barb Collins, President and CEO of Humber River Health.…

Two suspects remain on the run nearly three years after the infamous gold heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport, police say. To date, nine individuals have been charged or are wanted, and more than 21 charges have been laid after more than $20 million in gold and $2.5 million in cash was stolen from Pearson in April 2023.A Peel Regional Police spokesperson told Global News in an email Thursday that 33-year-old Simran Preet Panesar and 36-year-old Prasath Paramalingam are still wanted.Panesar, a former Air Canada employee who is believed to be in India, is wanted on charges of theft over…

ATLANTA, Ga., April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) honored its enduring commitment to Native youth with the unveiling of the new “Lightning Boy” bronze statue at its Atlanta headquarters. It takes pride in being the largest service provider to young Indigenous people, supporting Indigenous families in every corner of the country. The sculpture, created by renowned Native artist and BGCA Hall of Fame member George Rivera, was officially revealed on Thursday, April 9, in BGCA’s sculpture garden. Remarks were shared by the national organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Clark, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lorraine Orr, National Vice President of Native Services…

Cloudflare, the cloud provider that connects millions of sites to the internet, wants to “fix” another digital giant: WordPress. It announced a new open-source system, called EmDash, that’s supposed to address the “core problems that WordPress cannot solve” — and they want to do it by allowing AI agents to take control of your website.Though it’s still in early access, EmDash is already causing a stir in the WordPress community, and not just because its interface looks like WordPress with a facelift. Cloudflare is calling EmDash the “spiritual successor” of WordPress — something WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg has already refuted…

PARIS, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Let’s be honest: for millions of dogs and cats, a car journey isn’t a “scenic trip.” It’s a high-speed horror movie. Between the mysterious vibrations, the terrifying roar of the wind, and the existential dread of “are we going to the vet or the park?”, your backseat is often a theater of pure, unadulterated panic. For a century, Citroën has been the gold standard of comfort. We’ve mastered the seats, the suspension, and even those weird Seetroën glasses for carsick humans. But we realized that “comfort” is a hollow promise if your four-legged…