Kategori: Culture
Death of Matthew Perry | An open investigation into the levels of ketamine found in his blood
(Los Angeles) An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the co-star Friends obtained ketamine, an anesthetic that was ruled a contributing factor in his…
Israel and Hamas should not be lumped together, says Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for including the prime minister of democratic Israel and Hamas leaders in his list of people for…
Strike mandate ratified at 85% in CPE by CSQ union members
Workers in early childhood centers unionized with the CSQ voted 85% in favor of a “progressive strike” mandate. The possible progressive strike, if it were to be triggered, would begin…
investigators favor the hypothesis of a destabilization operation coming from Russia
“Red hands” tags were discovered on the Shoah Memorial last week. Published on 05/21/2024 9:39 p.m. Reading time: 1 min The Wall of the Righteous, at the Shoah memorial in…
Copy of the actress’ voice for ChatGPT | OpenAI boss apologizes to Scarlett Johansson
(San Francisco) A voice that looks exactly like that of Scarlett Johansson: accused of having copied the voice of the actress through ChatGPT, the general director of OpenAI, Sam Altman,…
the crash of Ebrahim Raïssi’s helicopter reveals a country between modernity and dilapidated
As the funeral of President Raïssi, killed on Sunday May 19 in a helicopter crash, is being prepared, the world realizes that this feared military power had no other means…
Opening | A new boutique on avenue Laurier
Myriam and Jeanne Élie, the two sisters behind the jewelry brand MYEL, are launching the concept store 207 Ouest, located just below their jewelry boutique. Published at 1:00 p.m. Located…
Iran: NGOs criticize the “impunity” of President Raïssi who died in a crash
Human rights NGOs and Iranian opponents regret that the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raïssi means that he has never been held accountable for the crimes they say he committed…
Ukraine proposes that the West shoot down Russian missiles
Ukraine proposed Tuesday that its allies shoot down Russian missiles targeting it from their territory, if “all necessary means” to do so were not provided to Ukrainian forces, which lack…
Calling all | Questions for Lara Fabian
In demand around the world, Lara Fabian will spend the month of June on the roads of Quebec. The Belgian-Quebec singer will perform her greatest songs as part of the…
The Frida Kahlo Museum denies having lent Madonna the painter’s clothes and jewelry
(Mexico City) The Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City denied Monday having lent clothes and jewelry that belonged to the famous painter and from her collection to American pop star…
Deadly turbulence on a Singapore Airlines plane
One person died and more than 20 others were injured on a Singapore Airlines plane which experienced severe turbulence during its journey from London to Singapore and had to make…
More health personnel than 30 years ago, according to IRIS
When we take into account the entire health workforce, both private and public, all types of professions combined, there is no shortage of personnel, indicates a new study by the…
What will happen after the request for an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court against Benjamin Netanyahu?
Published on 05/21/2024 3:47 p.m. Reading time: 4 min The premises of the International Criminal Court, The Hague (Netherlands), April 30, 2024. (SELMAN AKSUNGER / ANADOLU / AFP) Prosecutor Karim…
Diane Lavallée suffering from breast cancer
Diane Lavallée will not be able to slip into the clothes of Gilberte, the character in the play, as planned. Call me Stéphane presented this summer at the Maison des…
Vatican clears Canadian cardinal suspected of sexual assault
Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, archbishop of Quebec, is accused of “touching” a minor. Published on 05/21/2024 2:16 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Pope Francis and Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, July…
Transamericas Festival | The family stories of Ali Chahrour
Can art save lives? When combined with unwavering motherly love, the answer is yes. At least that’s the opinion of Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour, visiting the Festival TransAmériques (FTA) –…
instant translation windows for tourists in train stations and airports
Japan is facing a massive influx of tourists, so to facilitate exchanges with foreigners, a company is developing technology that allows instant translation, in a dozen languages, which is displayed…
The world of war
Former journalist at Duty from 1985 to 1999, the author now publishes The course of history, his Memoirs, where he recounts his passion for international affairs for half a century.…
In 1967 and 2024, two politicians who want to reform their party
We remember that in 1967, René Lévesque presented his sovereignty-association project to the members of the Liberal Party of Quebec gathered at a conference. His proposal is rejected by a…