With increasing scrutiny over the impact of social media on young users, Instagram has introduced new measures to enhance safety for teens on its platform. These changes are aimed at addressing concerns about exposure to harmful content, unwanted interactions, and excessive screen time. As part of these efforts, Meta, Instagram's parent company, is rolling out new account types specifically designed for users under 18, marking a significant step in social media regulation for minors.

Apple has once again taken center stage in the tech world, unveiling the iPhone 16, a product that marks a significant shift toward integrating artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply into everyday devices. Alongside its newest smartphone, Apple introduced advanced hearing aid capabilities for its popular AirPods, pushing the boundaries of accessibility and health technology. These developments signify not just a new product line but a reimagining of what smartphones and personal audio devices can do.

After years of pledging to phase out third-party cookies, Google announced on Monday that it will continue to support them in its Chrome browser. This significant shift follows mounting concerns from advertisers, who rely heavily on cookies for tracking and personalizing ads. Google’s decision has sparked mixed reactions from various stakeholders, including regulators, privacy advocates, and the digital advertising community.

Almost 11 years ago, on July 8, 2013, Toronto experienced a deluge of rain that caused widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and power outages. The city received over a month's worth of rain in just a few hours. Roads turned into rivers, subway entrances became waterfalls, and the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) was submerged as the Don River overflowed. This event left nearly 300,000 residents without power and stranded a GO Transit commuter train with 1,400 passengers. Fast forward to 11 years and eight days later, Toronto faced a similar scenario with another extreme rainfall event, highlighting the city's vulnerability to severe weather.

In a landmark for Canadian space travel, Edmonton's Dr. Shawna Pandya is poised to become the first Canadian woman to embark on a commercial space flight. Dr. Pandya's upcoming mission not only represents a personal achievement but also marks a significant milestone in the commercialization of space travel.