Day 6

PLUS:  What would it mean for teens to be able to opt out of social media algorithms?  How fanfiction is influencing mainstream romance  Canadian youth take governments to court over climate targets  Grammy-nominated artist Neko Case on her new 'Thelma and Louise' musical

PLUS: Nevermind Skynet, for a retro-futuristic view of AI, check out Colossus: The Forbin Project How the rising price of diesel could drive up the price of nearly everything Should I Play It? Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave New novel The Rayburn Affair explores generative AI, creativity and the costs of ambition Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

PLUS: How pop stars use name changes to reinvent and rebel As Israelis head to the polls, a writer and pollster says the stakes have never been higher How the attacks of 9/11 and the war on terror laid the groundwork for Donald Trump Despite a far-fetched premise, Whalefall offers a chance to better-understand sperm whales Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz

PLUS: Why Sony’s push to digital-only video games has sparked a backlash Why university students living in residence get better grades than those living off-campus Tig Notaro’s Oscar-nominated documentary is a life-affirming portrait of a close friend’s death Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

PLUS: What's Happening with the Neighbours Downstairs? Why is Peter Lorre referenced in so many classic cartoons? A Palestinian humanitarian worker says Israel is erasing the possibility of a Palestinian state Furious has been called a post-Epstein thriller. Should you watch it? Author Sarah Smarsh, celebrates Dolly Parton's working-class feminism Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news...

PLUS: New trial data suggest mRNA vaccines could help transform cancer treatment Why are premium vinyl releases from big stars missing finished mixes and whole songs? It’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste better Andy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful gift Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly quiz.

PLUS: Why an information officer in BC kept livestreaming even as he fled a wildfire with his family The cost of Canada's heavy reliance on U.S. tech, and what it would take to change it Where are all the 'bears'? How weight-loss drugs are changing the celebration of big-bodied gay men He was tracked on Flock cameras and surrounded by police – but he hadn’t committed any crime Riffed from the Head...

PLUS: Pro-Israel lobby group poured record-breaking amount of money into Michigan's Democratic primary and lost This comedian turned an abandoned New York newsstand into a whimsical pop-up offering puppet shows and rat's foot keychains Miss Piggy is a karate-chopping hog and feminist icon. The woman who created her is proud of that legacy Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

PLUS: Has AI improved enough to write a bestselling novel? What is the Cockroach Janta Party — the Gen-Z group behind India's mass protest movement? This ethical hacker accessed free tickets to almost every U.S. music festival this summer, thanks to A.I. Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

PLUS: Why Trump’s tariffs might stick around even after Trump The Trump administration sanctioned ICC judges. A Canadian judge if fighting back The rise of competitive speed-puzzling Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

PLUS:  Two Canadian freighters have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began How much of The Odyssey aligns with real historic events and places? After 50 years, Montrealers are ready to feel nostalgic for the 1976 Olympics Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

Passion or politics? History or heritage? Choosing a World Cup Team to back can be fraught. PLUS: Frenchy’s, the beloved Eastern Canadian thrift shop, is now a musical Legally Blonde at 25: How Elle Woods inspired a generation of female lawyers How Charlie Watts helped define rock and roll Remembering Total Eclipse of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news...

With many parts of Canada under extreme heat warnings this week, it’s hard not to think about what took place in B.C. five years ago when 619 people died from the heat. Those deaths included Melanie Cheng’s cousin, Beverley. Melanie is now calling for more action to better protect communities in the future. PLUS: Snail mail is back! Why people will pay to receive physical letters  An actor wh...

PLUS: Former U.S. soccer player charts a history of sportswashing, from Mussolini to Trump A Manitoba Pride group turned a vandalized billboard into a successful protest campaign Cory Doctorow's new book challenges us to think about AI before it's too late Palestinian architect curates an exhibit based on what his family lost in the Nakba Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

How scientists overcame the challenge of 16 host cities spread across three climatic zones.  PLUS:  Mechanical AI humanoids may bump human labourers off the line sooner than you think Reviewing Toy Story 5, the latest installment in a beloved 30-year-old franchise What a super-charged El Niño could mean for geopolitics Becky Toyne’s 2026 list of the best summer reads Riffed from the Head...

Also, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire. PLUS: Why changing teens' relationship with social media requires a culture shift, not a ban How ugly, alienating office spaces became the star of the hit horror movie Backrooms Serena Williams’ return to tennis has sparked a conversation about the use of GLP-1 drugs in sports How unmanned drones could change wildfire season in Canada Riffed f...

Emina Kapo is braced for an emotional and bittersweet match between her two countries on June 12, and promises the Bosnian diaspora will party whatever the result.  PLUS: What countries can learn from Ukraine's innovative combat style A new documentary explores IKEA's alleged ties to Romania's 'Timber Mafia'  Examining the unfolding drama at 60 Minutes  The new book from the author...

An economist says the price at the pumps has little to do with war or market forces   PLUS: One Canadian's story of being captured and detained by Israeli forces on board a Gaza-bound flotilla Why ads for burgers, cars and vacations have disappeared from Amsterdam's streets How comedian Scarlet Chen turned cultural whiplash into comedy gold Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news q...

Why local discussions about data centres are becoming more contentious. PLUS: How fungi thriving in scorched earth could help landscapes recover from wildfires Why strippers in Montreal are taking labour action on one of the busiest weekends of the year Inside the vast scam centres of Southeast Asia -- and the human trafficking schemes that help them run Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly music...

Meet the Muppet designer who created Montreal's beloved mascot, Youppi! PLUS: It’s been a huge week for the PWHL. So why are the games so hard to find on TV? Comedian Matt Lieb says Israel’s campaign to win Eurovision speaks volumes about state propaganda It’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste better American military historian says hubris leads to failed campaigns, from Vietnam...

PLUS:  Jessi Cruickshank’s bid to get women back out dancing — and back home in time for a good night’s sleep The latest adaptation of Orwell’s Animal Farm is an animated film with fart jokes Why thousands in the UK want their government to cut ties with tech giant Palantir Why aren't we tallying the environmental cost of war? Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.

How Sudan became the world's forgotten conflict. PLUS: The moment Buffalo Sabres fans stepped up to sing the Canadian national anthem More countries look to move off fossil fuels as the Iran war squeezes fuel supplies In his 19th season with the Stratford Festival Tom McCamus brings two iconic characters to the stage Celebrated operatic tenor Russell Thomas reflects on unrequited love as he return...

How a tiny dot on the map came to have an outsized influence on the world. PLUS: The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic is here. Should you watch it? Pope Francis helped convert a Popemobile into a mobile clinic for Gazan children. A year after his death, it still can't get in Namesake documents a First Nation’s effort to get a B.C. city to address its colonial roots What King Charles can learn f...

As we buy more and more things online, companies are using personal data to offer different prices to different people with the goal of finding the maximum price you will pay at that moment. PLUS:  What’s behind the Trump administration’s feud with the Pope? The case for putting Mariah Carey in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Can community ownership decommodify real estate? Canadian actor Sugi...

As the crew of Artemis II readjust to Earth's orbit, two of For All Mankind's creators reflect on the excitement of the moment and the parallels to their hit show.   PLUS: Why one writer thinks most journalists are taking too soft an approach to the U.S. president's hard rhetoric.  The star of Netflix hit 'XO, Kitty' talks about growing up alongside her character. AI companies want us to...