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In a garage in a family home, a woman holding groceries closes the back of her hatchback car and a young boy to the right of her inserts a charger into their electric vehicle

Could your electric vehicle pose a cybersecurity risk?

880 CHED in Edmonton and 770 AM in QR Calgary , February 4, 2026

Zachary Collier, Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University, joins Shaye Ganam to talk about EVs in Canada and the inherent cybersecurity risk in operating them.

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Gender-inclusive language alone does not change behavior

OFR, February 4, 2026

Using different words changes our behavior: that's the hope behind gender-inclusive language. However, new experiments show that gender-inclusive language doesn't change anything in practice, at least in the short term. Nevertheless, one expert believes it's valuable as part of a "toolbox" for greater equality.

On a bright turquoise background lay white tiles featuring figures of black-colored man symbols with white ties on in a row running vertically. Halfway down, a yellow tile with black symbol of scissors is jammed into the line and all the pieces below that are chaotic.

Some big-name companies are laying off workers. Here's what it means

ABC News, February 3, 2026

A series of job cuts in recent days slashed tens of thousands of workers combined at name-brand companies like Amazon, UPS and Pinterest. The moves drew renewed attention to a sharp slowdown in the labor market, which has prompted interest-rate cuts at the Federal Reserve and concern among some observers about the health of the economy.

A line of EV cars from the left of the composition to the back.

Opinion: Could your electric vehicle pose a cybersecurity risk?

Edmonton Journal, February 2, 2026

Are EVs a potential cybersecurity risk? Modern vehicles, including EVs, are essentially computers on wheels. They contain numerous computer chips, cameras, sensors, microphones and Internet connectivity. Due to their connectivity and technological complexity, modern vehicles are vulnerable to cyber-threats such as hacking and spyware.

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The global reverberations of Trump’s H-1B policy

POLITICO, January 16, 2026

“We are going to see [an] impact on AI innovation, for sure,” said Subodha Kumar, a professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. “How much it will happen — the intensity and magnitude — we cannot say right now.”

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

AI’s energy impact is still small—but how we handle it is huge

DJNews, May 21, 2025

With seemingly no limit to the demand for artificial intelligence, everyone in the energy, AI, and climate fields is justifiably worried. Will there be enough clean electricity to power AI and enough water to cool the data centers that support this technology? These are important questions with serious implications for communities, the economy, and the environment. 

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

Supply Chain

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook

Fast Markets, May 13, 2025

The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Items to Stock Up on Before Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Newsweek, May 8, 2025

With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump's reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Climate