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- 1Whistleblower claims Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada over pesticide limits▼Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels
A whistleblower alleges that millions of packages of Driscoll's berries were sent to Canada containing chemical levels above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, raises questions about pesticide testing and food safety oversight for imported produce, and whether affected products were recalled or flagged by regulators in Canada or the United States.
- 2Astronomers warn planned 50,000 orbital mirrors would ruin the night sky●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomers are reacting to plans by California startup Reflect Orbital, which is seeking US regulatory approval to launch tens of thousands of sun-reflecting satellites that would beam sunlight to ground locations. A company figure of 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035 has drawn sharp warnings from researchers, with one astronomer calling the project catastrophic for astronomy, since bright reflectors would wash out observatories' views and alter the night sky.
- 3Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooter Used ChatGPT, Report Reveals●Details of how Tumbler Ridge mass shooter used ChatGPT
New reporting by CBC and Mother Jones details how the perpetrator of the Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia mass shooting used ChatGPT, raising questions about whether OpenAI's safeguards failed to flag dangerous behaviour. The revelations have reignited debate over AI chatbots' role in violent acts and the adequacy of current safety measures.