Didi fights back in China
When Uber was fighting Didi to become the dominant ride-hailing app in China in 2016, its drivers reported receiving a text message that drove home just how cut-throat competition in...
Why parents of some Ontario adults with severe autism say they’re ‘terrified’ for their futures
Andrew Kavchak's decision to retire was less about taking time for himself, and more about taking care of his 22-year-old son, Steven, who has severe autism.Three days a week, Kavhak...
Canadians will play key roles in women’s March Madness
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing here.March has officially gone mad. The...
New trailer released for Canadian tech drama BlackBerry
"Picture a cellphone and an email machine all in one thing."So begins the trailer for BlackBerry, which tells the story of the at-one-time massively successful Canadian smartphone line from Waterloo, Ont.-based Research In Motion.It stars Canadian Jay...
Professor living underwater for 100 days says it’s ‘a neat place to be’
As It Happens6:20Professor living underwater for 100 days says it's 'a neat place to be'Florida professor Joseph Ditiru spends his days doing research, teaching classes, swimming — and making up names...
T-Mobile acquires Mint, partially owned by Ryan Reynolds
Mint Mobile, partly owned by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, is being acquired by T-Mobile as part of a cash-and-stock deal worth as much as $1.35 billion US.T-Mobile's purchase of Ka'ena...
UN deputy chief warns of faltering progress towards SDGs
“Let me be frank: we are not doing well. Our progress towards the SDGs has faltered and even gone into reverse on some important targets and Goals, leaving many behind,”...
Cybercriminals’ crypto platform ChipMixer seized in international operation
News that around 8% of the Circle Internet Financial Ltd.’s reserves were on deposit at Silicon Valley Bank, which was closed down by regulators Friday, sent the price of the...
Stocks fall sharply as bank fears consume global markets
Stocks fall sharply as bank fears consume global markets
Mediterranean Diet Linked With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
According to a study by Newcastle University, consuming a traditional Mediterranean diet consisting of foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts may decrease the risk of developing dementia by up...