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A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog says it will fight a constitutional challenge from Google in a case alleging the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising market.
Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy

Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy .
Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry

Czech Republic accuses China of 'malicious cyber campaign' against its foreign ministry

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has accused China of being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of its Foreign Ministry, officials said on Wednesday.
Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as part of a plan to create the largest AI compute project in Canada.
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control

After back-to-back explosions , SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart.

Bear attack leaves woman in critical condition in Slovenia

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A woman was in critical condition on Wednesday after a bear attack in a forested area outside Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, police said.
Slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima will be used in the prime minister's flower beds

Slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima will be used in the prime minister's flower beds

TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Tuesday it plans to use some slightly radioactive soil stored near the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office to show it is safe to reuse.
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

NEW YORK (AP) — Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers.

Iranian pleads guilty to ransomware attacks that affected Baltimore, other cities

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — An Iranian national pleaded guilty on Tuesday in North Carolina federal court for his role in a ransomware and extortion operation that prosecutors say targeted computer networks for Baltimore and other U.S.