Access Advance Launches Exploration Phase for an AV1/AV2 Device and Software Patent Pool, Invites Participation of Potential Licensors
AV1 adoption is being driven largely by members of the Alliance for Open Media (“AOM”). AOM members such as Google, Meta, and Netflix increasingly utilize AV1 to deliver video, and…
Dolly Parton, RIP – Marginal REVOLUTION
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Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the…
Anatomy of a supervisory failure
For its entire 15-year life as a regional bank until its collapse in 2023, Silicon Valley Bank held the same risky bet. This column argues that the risks were visible…
BC minister orders health authority to ‘stand down’ on OPS
Jane Talbot, president and CEO of Downtown Van says: ‘Our members were clear that this was not the right location for an OPS, and we appreciate the province listening to…
Dolly Parton’s best moments on TODAY
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Daniel Radcliffe’s best moments on TODAY 04:21 Emma Roberts’ best moments on TODAY 04:22 Kelly…
Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash
Loblaw has reversed its decision to drop country-of-origin labelling on produce signs in stores, following widespread customer backlash. The outcry began earlier this month after shoppers noticed the area on…
The Inflation Reduction Act’s regional incentives promoted green investment, but did not create jobs
The US Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Communities provisions aimed to increase clean-energy investment in areas vulnerable to the energy transition, create jobs, and build political support for decarbonisation. This column…
Canada’s counterpunch: What’s inside the government’s tariff and stimulus packages?
The Canadian government announced Tuesday that it will impose $27.6-billion worth of counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8 — a dollar-for-dollar response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s punishing Section 338 tariffs, which…
Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno area
Around 9,000 people have been cleared to return to their Reno, Nevada, area homes Tuesday as firefighters made more progress containing a major, human-caused wildfire that destroyed more than 40…











