In today’s The Big Story podcast, digital cameras, wired headphones, Discmans galore. If you’re noticing more and more technological regression in your everyday life, you’re not alone. People seem to be opting for less-advanced tools and toys, for the more simple, analogue items. Why? Well, that’s what we’re trying to figure out. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Ramishah Maruf, writer for CNN Business, as well as Richard Lachman, a professor at the RTA School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of Digital wisdom: Searching for Agency in the Age of AI. They discuss why people are heading offline…
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A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough early Friday morning. Toronto police were called to Midland and McNicoll avenues just before 2 a.m. The pedestrian was pronouned dead at the scene. The driver involved fled the scene. No vehicle description has been made available. Midland is closed between Silver Star Boulevard and McNicoll Avenue for the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. More to come A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough early Friday morning. Toronto police were called to Midland and McNicoll avenues just before 2…
The jobs report will provide a gauge of the economy amid an inflation surge. The jobs report will provide a gauge of the economy amid an inflation surge. Business The jobs report will provide a gauge of the economy amid an inflation surge.
The pilot said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him. The pilot said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him. International The pilot said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him.
An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house. An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house. US An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house.
Dr. Shota Musaev spoke with ABC News about how he saved the pilot of the FlyDubai flight who was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit. Dr. Shota Musaev spoke with ABC News about how he saved the pilot of the FlyDubai flight who was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit. International Dr. Shota Musaev spoke with ABC News about how he saved the pilot of the FlyDubai flight who was attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit.
Judge William Sullivan’s ruling puts Clancy one step closer to a potential retrial. Judge William Sullivan’s ruling puts Clancy one step closer to a potential retrial. GMA Judge William Sullivan’s ruling puts Clancy one step closer to a potential retrial.
The new guidance comes after several vehicle stops ended in shootings. The new guidance comes after several vehicle stops ended in shootings. US The new guidance comes after several vehicle stops ended in shootings.
The crew launched to the International Space Station on Thursday morning. The crew launched to the International Space Station on Thursday morning. US The crew launched to the International Space Station on Thursday morning.
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday on domestic violence charges, jail records show. Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday on domestic violence charges, jail records show. GMA Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday on domestic violence charges, jail records show.
Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod. Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod. GMA Brian Skerry, a National Geographic explorer and photographer, captured footage of a young great white shark aggressively snatching a fish right off a fishing line near Cape Cod.
A group of Pennsylvania high school students rushed to help as their bus driver suffered a medical emergency. A group of Pennsylvania high school students rushed to help as their bus driver suffered a medical emergency. GMA A group of Pennsylvania high school students rushed to help as their bus driver suffered a medical emergency.
A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete. A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete. US A Louisiana district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student and a student-athlete.
The judge dismissed the case with prejudice. The judge dismissed the case with prejudice. Politics The judge dismissed the case with prejudice.
A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led the officer to a home where the homeowner was unable to get up from the floor. A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led the officer to a home where the homeowner was unable to get up from the floor. WNT A Kansas patrol officer saw a dog wandering the street with its leash still attached, but no owner in sight. The dog led…
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security US The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. Politics President Donald Trump told TIME magazine that he would consider pardoning members of his administration.
Mississauga mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie has secured the endorsement of the city’s fire fighters association. The group said Crombie’s community safety plan will strengthen emergency services, improve 911 response times and invest in mental-health support. “Firefighters know that keeping a community safe takes leadership, preparation and a willingness to listen to the people on the front lines,” Chris Vacaroe, President of the Mississauga Fire Fighters Association wrote in a statement. “We are endorsing Bonnie Crombie because we trust her to work with us, support our members and make the safety of Mississauga families a priority,” he added. Related: Peel police…
The three-way race to be the next Mississauga mayor is expected to come down to the wire with just five points separating the top candidates among decided voters, a new poll indicates. The new poll by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found among decided voters, 30 per cent would vote for incumbent Carolyn Parrish, 26 per cent are supporting Alvin Tedjo, who serves as Ward 2 councillor, and former Mayor Bonnie Crombie has 25 per cent of the vote. In fourth, Dipika Damerla has 12 per cent of the vote while eight per cent would not vote for any of…
The westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed in Milton due to a single vehicle crash overnight. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the highway at Regional Road 25 just before 1 a.m. for reports of a serious collision in the area. No details on whether anyone was injured in the crash have been released, but police did say there were multiple people in the vehicle. OPP told 680 NewsRadio around 5 a.m. that the closure was expected to last a few more hours so motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. UPDATE (5:10 a.m.): #Hwy401 westbound at Regional…