Etiket: crosshairs
The supervision of spyware in the crosshairs of elected officials and experts
After having heard various experts paint a disturbing portrait of the use by Canada and other countries of spyware, federal elected officials expect that the work of the parliamentary committee…
The “king of Xanax trafficking” in the crosshairs of the tax authorities
Now the tax authorities are on the heels of the “king of Xanax trafficking” by demanding more than $ 1.2 million, while the latter is already in the crosshairs of…
Deceptive Practices | H. Grégoire in the crosshairs of the AMF
The used vehicle dealer H. Grégoire has been singled out by the Financial Markets Authority (AMF), which accuses him of misleading methods, in particular to encourage customers to opt for…
Roe vs. Wade invalidated | Contraception and gay marriage in the crosshairs of the Supreme Court?
Could the cancellation of the Roe v. Wade judgment, guaranteeing the right to abortion, set a precedent? Are other rights now in danger of disappearing? Overview of the situation in…
The “deepfakes” and online falsehoods in the crosshairs of Ottawa
Disinformation, including videos deepfake and software spreading falsehoods, should be included as part of a future online harms bill, according to a group of experts appointed by Heritage Minister Pablo…
star link | Elon Musk’s satellites in China’s crosshairs
In the event of a conflict, China must have the means to neutralize SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites, according to a new essay by military researchers from the Middle Kingdom. Elon…
The Terrebonne wastewater treatment plant in the crosshairs of the Auditor General
The explosion in the costs of the Terrebonne wastewater treatment plant is attributable in particular to poor planning and the technological choice made, which caused the bill to rise from…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] “Alternative” lenders in the crosshairs
The combined effect of the strong surge in house prices and the rise in mortgage rates is pushing an increased number of buyers towards “alternative” lenders. Nationally, insurance and finance…
After abortion, contraception is in the crosshairs of American conservatives
The reverse of Roe v. wade could have consequences for all reproductive rights in the United States: elected Republicans want to criminalize certain methods of contraception, such as the morning…
French Presidential | Last stretch, the Macron-Le Pen debate in the crosshairs
(Paris) Last straight line for the two finalists in the French presidential election before the second round of April 24: outgoing President Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen…
Artificial intelligence and video game professionals in the crosshairs of Apple and its Mac Studio
Cinema and video game professionals have one thing in common with artificial intelligence researchers: their work tools are overpriced. In these circles, a $10,000 computer is practically a bargain. It…
the second round of the presidential election in the crosshairs of Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s supporters
Full room, white-hot. It is in this atmosphere that three supporters of Jean-Luc Mélenchon arrived in Anglet, this Wednesday, February 16. MPs Adrien Quatennens, Alexis Corbière and Sabine Rubin held…
GoFundMe in the crosshairs of the American right because of the occupation in Ottawa
Right-wing politicians and media personalities in the United States are not letting up on the attacks on the GoFundMe crowdfunding website. The platform became a target over the weekend for…
Ukraine Invasion Scenarios | Key cities in the crosshairs of the Russians
If Russia invades Ukraine, what will be its capabilities and objectives? Think tanks engaged in military simulations. Here are their main conclusions. Posted at 7:00 a.m. Mathieu Perreault The Press…
Fraudulent vaccine passports in the crosshairs of UPAC
Fraudulent vaccine passports are circulating in Quebec and the Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit (UPAC) is trying to pin those responsible. Several investigations are underway to catch fraudsters, UPAC spokesperson Mathieu Galarneau…
The sale of electric cars in the crosshairs of Sony
(Las Vegas) Japanese electronics giant Sony presented a new prototype of its Vision S electric car on Tuesday and announced the creation of a new subsidiary to explore this rapidly…