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Canada’s PM defends use of emergency powers to end Ottawa protests

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February 22, 2022

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has defended his decision to use emergency powers as a method to end weeks long protests in the nation

Mr Trudeau has defended his use of emergency powers as a way to end anti-government blockades and demonstrations that paralysed downtown Ottawa for weeks.

The PM stated that the measure was “necessary” to disperse the so-called “Freedom Convoy“ – where thousands took to the streets to protest against COVID vaccine mandates, typically those imposed on the trucking industry.

Speaking to the media on Monday local time, Mr Trudeau stated that “after weeks of dangerous and unlawful activities, it became clear that local and provincial authorities needed more tools to restore order and keep people safe.”

“Invoking the Emergencies Act has been necessary. Law enforcement agencies relied on it to set up secured areas in downtown Ottawa and at border crossings. It prevented foreign money from continuing to fund illegal blockades and it’s making sure our borders remain open,”

Anti-vaccine mandates plunged Canada into an almost standstill, especially after demonstrators physically blocked a main transport link between the US and Canada, that was key to moving freight between the two countries.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.