To look smart at Saturday dinner

News moves quickly. A look back at the notable events of the week, just to give you a head start in time for your weekend dinners.

It’s here war

We agree: it is not particularly pleasant to discuss the war. However, the Hamas attack in Israel captured the attention of the entire planet this week. Because the origins of this conflict are particularly complex, it can be difficult to keep track of what is happening there. We therefore offer you a look back which explains why this situation is so explosive and controversial.

A speed limit? What limit?

It is known that very few people respect the speed limits to the letter. Who fears a fine while driving at 118 km/h on the highway? The police give priority to excessive speeding, which has the effect of allowing “small” limit violations. However, the road toll is affected. Speed ​​is the cause of nearly a third of fatal accidents on Quebec roads. Should we adopt a less tolerant approach like countries like France or Finland? And impose steeper fines on offenders? Nicolas Bérubé covered the issue in a report published earlier this week.

Casinos in children’s pockets

Children often spend hours on the phone. And to keep their attention, game publishers are ready to do anything! A Quebec study dissected the functioning of 249 free games, sometimes intended for children as young as 4 years old. In many cases, these games replicate the addictive mechanisms of gambling. A phenomenon called “gamblification”, with lucky roulettes and slot machines. To convince children to spend real money, games also use manipulation. A child refuses to buy food on a game? The character is crying on screen. Perhaps the time has come to better regulate these games, one wonders when reading Marie-Claude Malboeuf’s powerful report.

A more or less sexual generation?

Are millennials turning their backs on sex, as many media outlets have written in recent years? Nothing is less sure. Certainly, they seem to make love a little less often than their elders. But barely (78.5 times per year, compared to 81.2 times). However, “making love” is far from being the only possible sexual activity, particularly for millennials, experts argue. Also, when it comes to sex, millennials seem to favor quality over quantity. To find out everything about the sex lives of millennials, consult Silvia Galipeau’s article.

Let’s go to Canadagood

The Canadian’s season began this week, with a 6-5 defeat against Toronto, in a particularly exciting match. Will this explosion of goals (for and against the club!) reflect the season? For the discussions which often revolve around young people, goalkeepers and the acquisitions of the new management, we invite you to read the very entertaining conversation between our sports colleagues.