Only humans can be awarded patents, but AIs can do a lot of the work to earn them. lineartestpilot/iStock via Getty ImagesThe advent of generative artificial intelligence has sent shock waves across industries, from the technical to the creative.
Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
It’s a tough time for Canadians to start a new business. A looming recession, intensifying trade war with the United States and geopolitical uncertainty are making the economic landscape difficult for many business owners.
Regulations have cleaned up cars, power plants and factories, leaving cleaner air while economies have grown.
Hello, shutdown, my old friend ... Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesBrinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve been here before, right?
The threat of government shutdowns seems to be a regular feature of modern American politics.
Where did everybody go? AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey
Pennsylvania's mushroom farmers have been struggling for decades to recruit and retain workers. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images“I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County’s mushroom industry. “But my family has always worked in agriculture, so I like it. I’m used to hard work.”
A dragline excavator mines rare earth materials in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2025. Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty ImagesUkraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S.
drante/Getty ImagesJournalist Paddy Gower’s attempts to trademark his brand have highlighted what is still considered offensive in New Zealand when it comes to trademarks. But should a government agency be the arbiter of what might offend?
In March 2024, Gower applied to trademark the name of his news entity “This Is The Fucking News”.
Not-for-profit organisations support a range of needs and activities, such as financial disadvantage, health and education.
Governments support these entities through various measures, notably exemption from income tax and other taxes.
