A selection of letters to the editor from January 17, 2026, tackles political media bias against Conservatives and shares positive experiences at the U.S. border. Read the diverse perspectives.
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced its second significant service disruption within a week, with over 8,000 reports logged. Discover the details and impact on Canadian users.
Social media platforms have blocked 4.7 million accounts belonging to underage users in Australia, a major enforcement of new age verification laws. Learn the details of this digital safety initiative.
A mother in Miami shares her experience defending her 11-year-old son from being perceived as older due to racial bias, highlighting the pervasive danger of adultification bias for Black children in Canada and beyond.
The closure of Ming Pao marks the end of Chinese-language daily print journalism in Canada. Former journalists and community members reflect on the profound loss for media diversity and cultural connection.
Protesters in Montreal urged Canadian media to increase coverage of demonstrations in Iran during a rally on January 13, 2026. Learn about their demands and the local response.
A new report from PressReader predicts a major shift in digital news publishing for 2026, moving away from clickbait towards trust-building, intentional media experiences. Discover the three key trends.
Canadians are receiving convincing fake Instagram password reset emails. Learn how to spot this scam, what Instagram says, and expert tips to keep your account safe. Verify requests directly in the app.
As calls for social media warning labels grow in Canada and the U.S., Concordia University researcher Iman Goodarzi explains why the approach is more complex than tobacco or alcohol. Discover the data on our screen time.
A former New York Post deputy editor condemns the paper's portrayal of Renee Nicole Good, killed by an ICE agent. He urges Murdoch media staff to push back against 'lies and prejudice.'
Paramount reaffirms its acquisition offer for Warner Bros Discovery is superior to a rival bid from Netflix. Get the latest on the high-stakes media merger talks.
Ubisoft abruptly closes its Halifax studio, affecting 71 jobs, just weeks after workers unionized. The company cites cost-cutting, while the union questions the timing.
A workplace dispute at Ontario's police watchdog reveals allegations a manager said a 'Black drug dealer had it coming,' prejudicing an investigation. The family demands accountability.
New economic research confirms Justice Jackson's warning of a Supreme Court bias toward the wealthy. A 70-year study reveals a 47-point partisan gap in rulings for the rich. Explore the data and its implications for justice in Canada and beyond.
Readers accuse left-leaning media of unfair reporting on Pierre Poilievre, criticizing Liberal tactics in Parliament and questioning if Mark Carney's government offers real change. Join the debate.
A social media post from Trump's DHS vowing "100 million deportations" ignites a firestorm. Critics decry the implication that millions of American citizens could be targeted. Read the explosive details.
The NBA's Christmas Day games drew a massive 47 million viewers, the highest in 15 years, while also setting new social media engagement records.
HuffPost Life's year-end roundup of the most laugh-out-loud tweets and threads from women on social media in 2025. Get ready to chuckle with these brilliant snippets of daily life.
Australia has begun enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, shifting responsibility to platforms. Michael Burns argues Canada must adopt and expand this approach to protect children's mental health and focus in schools.
Toronto model Miriam Mattova received violent threats online after speaking out about an antisemitic Uber driver. Police are investigating as hate incidents rise.
The proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix could reshape streaming for Canadian viewers. Explore the potential changes and antitrust concerns.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Baltimore County officials confirm AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking student's chip bag for gun. Investigation reveals technical error rather than racial bias.
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
New research shows people attempt to exploit AI agents perceived as female, revealing concerning gender bias in human-AI interactions. Learn how this impacts technology design.
Australia implements landmark social media ban for children under 16, facing court challenges while prioritizing youth mental health and online safety. Learn about the global implications.
New research reveals humans exhibit gender bias, being more likely to exploit AI assistants perceived as female. Discover the implications for tech ethics.
X's new transparency feature raises concerns about foreign influence in US politics as popular accounts show questionable origins. Discover the implications for digital democracy.
Canadian companies and political parties appear based in the U.S. on X's new feature. Experts explain why location data can be misleading and what it means for users.
A new report reveals nearly 40% of Canadian teens' online sexual victimization occurs on Snapchat. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection urges platforms to enhance safety measures. Read more.