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A Chinese court ruling that outlaws companies from demoting or firing employees solely to replace them with artificial intelligence has reignited the debate over the technology’s impact on labour markets — and whether Canada is failing to respond quickly enough. The ruling, posted online last week by the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court, sided with a senior technology worker who was offered a reduced salary and job transfer when his employer sought to automate his role with AI. The worker’s employment was terminated after he refused the offer.The case clarified that “the development of artificial intelligence technology is intended to liberate…

Derbyshire’s Caleb Jewell has benefited from a move down the order as he homed in on his first county championship ton of the season.

The UK prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in the local elections.Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections, despite his huge majority in parliament.He’s rejecting calls to resign – but faces new challenges from both the left and right.So, why is the local vote so important?Presenter: Mohammed JamjoomGuests:Peter Geoghegan – Editor of the investigative news site, Democracy for SaleLesley Riddoch – Podcaster, journalist and author of: ‘Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish’Tim Bale – Professor of politics, Queen Mary University of LondonPublished On 8 May 20268 May 2026Click…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sea of police officers paid tribute to a fallen Chicago cop allegedly killed by a man with a decade-long criminal record who was free on pretrial release at the time of the shooting.About 2,000 police officers, elected officials and law enforcement gathered Friday for the funeral of Chicago Police Department Officer John Bartholomew, who was allegedly killed by Alphanso Talley, 26, a man free on pretrial release at the time of the shooting on April 25. Bartholomew’s partner, Officer Nelson Crespo, was also allegedly shot by Talley at Swedish Hospital on…

A U.S. trade court’s ruling against a Trump administration tariff could further constrain the White House’s ability to impose import levies, according to legal and trade experts.The Court of International Trade (CIT) sided with 24 states and businesses that filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of a 10% global tariff imposed by President Trump in February under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. In a ruling by the three-judge panel, the court found that the temporary tariffs were “unlawful” and harmful to businesses.The blow to Mr. Trump’s trade policies follows a February Supreme Court ruling that struck down U.S. tariffs imposed last…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The province is marking a milestone in the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Project. Construction is now underway on the eight stations along the line, which will travel 16 kilometres and is expected to be completed in late 2029.“Everyone needs to get to school, work or appointments, and all the better if commutes go quickly with a minimum of stress,” said Premier David Eby in a statement. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. “This new extension links the growing region south…

It is the must-have sensory toy flying off the shelves across Perth, selling for inflated prices online and now banned by at least two high schools.While the Labubu plush doll was the toy of last year, 2026 is the year of the NeeDoh — a small, squishy fidget toy coveted by both kids and adults alike.The malleable toys, designed to relieve stress and enhance focus, have surged in popularity in recent months after going viral on TikTok.They have sold out across much of the US and the United Kingdom, leading to a host of “NeeDoh hunting” accounts on social media…

NewsFeedProtesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Authorities say the ship will anchor inside Granadilla port. Passengers will be screened before disembarking and being taken directly to evacuation aircraft.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The attorney for a Connecticut man who was recently acquitted of first-degree murder charges stemming from a booze-fueled brawl between prep school students is making another move to ensure his client’s freedom.Last July, a jury found Raul Valle, now 19, not guilty of murder and intentional manslaughter in the May 14, 2022 stabbing death of James “Jimmy” McGrath. Valle was 16 at the time of the incident, and McGrath was 17.The jury was deadlocked on lesser charges of reckless manslaughter in that trial, leading to a partial mistrial.Valle attended St. Joseph High…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York’s political and financial leaders have launched efforts to combat Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policies that they say have driven multiple billionaires to look elsewhere for their business homes.After Mamdani named Citadel LLC CEO and owner Ken Griffin in an advertisement for a new tax on second homes in the city, Griffin publicly rebuked him as “creepy.”The COO of Citadel then indicated in a letter to employees that the company may not move forward with plans to continue a $6 billion renovation of a new Midtown Manhattan office skyscraper.”What the mayor of…