2 people found dead at home of actor-director Rob Reiner in Los Angeles: local media A man and a woman were found dead at the Los Angeles home of Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner, several local news media outlets reported on Sunday. #cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada

A brave working-class everyday fella in Australia risks his life jumping an armed killer and disarming him while a bunch of wealthy fellas in the US see a couple of unidentified people clinging to an overturned boat and bomb them again from hundreds of miles away. That's a helluva timeline.

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Founder of Moose Jaw health centre suggests ‘ALS drug industry’ was behind CBC investigation of his business The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed “a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring functi... #cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada

Multiple victims reported at Brown University after active shooter alert, Rhode Island police say Police in Rhode Island said Saturday there are multiple victims who have been shot after an active shooter was reported at Brown University. #cbc #cbc-top-stories #Canada

Alberta country music star Corb Lund says the citizens petition initiative he had filed against coal mining in the Rocky Mountains has been retroactively killed by Alberta’s new legislation:

Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic | CBC News share.google/mKWs0XMLmrFw...

Like 60 seconds ago, a black SUV pulled out of the parking lot cutting off the concert crowds walking on the sidewalk. That's bad enough, but then two of the guys tried to open the SUV's doors. That's some seriously scary shit. What would they have done if they'd opened? #hamilton

Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department. One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone. When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?

When a few Canada Post employees in Vancouver started answering letters to Santa in the early-1970s, it eventually led to the most famous postal code in Canada. H0H 0H0. Each year, thousands of letters to Santa from around the world are answered. This is the story. 🧵1/8

I just crossed the street in front of Brad Paisley 👀

If AI can write it, probably worth asking if you should be publishing it.

When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground. For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.

True 😆 🥶 ❄️ Credit to Epic.Toronto

Are more reflective thinkers better at games that require empathy or perspective-taking? In two experiments, reflective thinking performed better on such games, seemingly because they paid more attention to the other players' incentives. doi.org/10.1017/S193... #econ #cogSci

NGL I sent this to my dad (the family die hard Dire Straits fan) and asked him exactly what he's been doing with his retirement. Because whatever it is, it isn't this. And it should be. 🤣😂 This is phenomenal. And it just gets better.

Good morning

Dear MPI I CANNOT PROVE A NEGATIVE. Kthxbye

WINNIPEG – Infectious disease and wildlife experts are scratching their heads at the recent discoveries of mass Canada goose deaths in southern Manitoba, with some communities reporting carcasses found frozen in waterways.

Hi all! I have a theory, and I need to test it before running it in person when the kids are back from holidays. If you have 30-60 minutes, could you please run through this experiment for me? I'm about 20 people short. #musiccognition #soundscience #academicsky run.pavlovia.org/AngieNik/ann...

Barrin May is a singer, songwriter from the St. Theresa Point Anisininew Nation in northern Manitoba. He joins our host Creeson Agecoutay to talk about his music and living in northern Manitoba.

Day 10 - Methodology I made such a dumb mistake with my auditory go/no experiment. That said, I think I have it figured out, so this year should be easier that way. Also, I got introduced to a really cool staircase methodology this semester I can't wait to try. #researchadvent

Day 9 - Publication They will come. Publish or perish is alive and well. I have been meaning to work on blogging lots of what I find. I'm in the process of doing this for the institute anyway. Also we need a music cognition podcast. Maybe if I can get my workload under control 😭🙃 #researchadvent

I can see the appeal. Could be really helpful in some instances, but the dangers far outweigh the benefits. 1-Manipulation. Remember that LLMs are auto complete on steroids. It produces without a thought to the content. 2-Softwear often gets buy in by giving you enough time with the product to get

On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Called the Magna Carta for all Humankind, the principal drafter was Canadian John Peters Humphrey, who was the first Director of the United Nations Division of Human Rights

Exclusive - Danielle Smith and Rob Anderson intervened on behalf of Jordan Peterson's online school in a concerted attempt to grant it accreditation in Alberta. Jordan Peterson's School Isn't Accredited. Smith Offered Alberta's Help via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...

A belted kingfisher on a rainy spring day. #BirdOfTheDay #TurningAway #Birds #BirdPhotography #Manitoba #KingFisher

"Almost everyone applying has an MBA. There's nothing that makes you stand out. Businesses today look for sociology, philosophy, etc. because those degrees equip people with unique perspectives, problem solving, management skills, and knowledge not common in their companies."

Day 8 - challenge Everything lately is a challenge 😂 One foot after another, one day after another, and I'll either succeed or I won't. Doors will open or close. Either way, I tried, and I know where the line is. I know what I'm capable of. Can't do much more than that. #researchadvent

A must watch. A powerful video from Norway displays gender based inequality. The look of dismay & confusion on the girls' faces upon receiving less for the same task was a little painful. They agreed it was unfair. "Girls are not less than boys." Credit: Finansforbundet, Boss Women Magic #Pinks

Sources: Google has told advertising clients that it plans to bring ads to Gemini in 2026, separate from ads in AI Mode (Trishla Ostwal/Adweek) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

"Today, we are excited to announce a new experiment in Search Console that offers site owners a unified view of their Google Search performance across their websites and social channels. " developers.google.com/search/blog/...

The nice thing about everyone going home for the holidays is that I've encountered a few people from Alberta. Not that it matters, really, but it's nice to meet others who had a similar experience coming here.

Day 7 - Read The three most important books in my collection (for different reasons, obviously): Being Mortal - Atul Gawande Auditory Scene Analysis - Albert Bregman The Killer & The Mob Boss - Isadora Blackwell #researchadvent

Day 6 - Joy Just getting here. That's it. I worked so hard to get here. I sacrificed a lot and went through so much to make it this far. I almost gave up so many times. Everything from this point onward is just gravy on the mashed potatoes honestly. #researchadvent

I still cook from her books all the time. Her first one is a family favourite. I had no idea she was from Alberta!

We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over

On this day in 1989, an armed gunman murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Another ten women and four men were injured. The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:

It’s never too late to learn new skills, such as playing an instrument, and starting in old age may have major benefits. Here are 8 guidelines to help you make the most of the experience.

Day 5 - Engagement It has been a year full of it. Getting to know my new academic home, teaching, networking with others, promoting science to high schoolers... I'm looking forward to the quiet and chance to recharge. #researchadvent

A mentally troubled senior, whose repeated calls to 911 and crisis hotlines resulted in her being jailed three times over 16 months, is back in custody, accused of making more bogus emergency calls just days after her most recent release.

Day 4 - Tough one. For lots of people. I hope those I've watched lose this over the last year (and decade, really) are able to find some. I just hope I'm able to avoid losing the enjoyment of it in this coming year, and I'm not forced to quit. I know the coming challenges are going to monumental.

Day 1 1st year MSc/PhD in music cognition/psychoacoustics. Currently studying the Unity Assumption and the role of harmonicity and amplitude envelope in annoyance. Also have decades in consumer behaviour, decision making and behavioural economics. #ResearchAdvent

@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social quad looking quite seasonal!

He tells the best (historically accurate) stories. They're always my favourite part of Tides.

No. That's not at all what is happening here. This study is horribly flawed. Many biologists have already spoke out about the statistical errors, biased data (by species), mislabeled data, etc. Academics really need to get better at science communication and marketing their knowledge.

Today, one of the kids said she had to edit the "Millenial pause" out of the Tik Too videos. I didn't know this was a thing. Wtf is that? 😂

www.reddit.com/r/ndp/commen... Six straight minutes of absolute bangers - do yourself a favour and watch the whole thing. Davies repeatedly roasts himself, his party, the NDP leadership candidates, and everyone else in the room.

Floor crossings, caucus expulsions, maverick behaviour, party mergers, resignations -- this province lives up to the Wild West moniker. Join us Thursday for a lively conversation. Registration is free, and available below. www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-i-in-te...