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Canada-based TD Bank hit with $3B penalty in U.S. money laundering settlement
  • “TD Bank created an environment that allowed financial crime to flourish,” Garland said. “By making its services convenient for criminals, it became one.”

    I hope no one indeed will be "off limits" in the criminal investigation, let's see...

  • Toronto to end online payment system after damning auditor's report - thestar.com
    www.thestar.com Toronto to end online payment system after damning auditor’s report

    City council’s audit committee voted Tuesday to end the payment system that uses technology from U.S.-based PayIt next year.

    Toronto to end online payment system after damning auditor’s report
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    Police In Canada Warn Lawyer Over Her Social Media Posts On Israel
  • I agree with you, I'm also missing context. I agree this looks very fishy for the police to be paying her a visit with the "you are walking a line" comment, but without knowing all the details, I'm reluctant to jump into definitive conclusions. I really hope this story gets picked up by media so we at least get that side as well, however imperfect it might be.

  • Godot staff are facing a huge reactionary backlash on Xitter for being "woke"
  • This never crossed my mind, but you are right. Online interactions do lack a lot of context, and it must have been hard (or practically impossible) to discern genuine from malicious calls to remain apolitical in a situation of intense online harassment.

  • Releasing names of 900 alleged Nazi war criminals who fled to Canada could embarrass federal government, bureaucrats told
  • “A few stakeholders were concerned that the release of the report would result in new legal action (criminal prosecution, citizen revocation, or otherwise) being brought against the individuals named in the report,”

    Also known as "justice" and "law".

  • Microsoft's 'Recall' feature can't be uninstalled after all
  • My situation exactly, and I'm very happy with it. M2 with its speed and long battery life compensates well for some unconfigurable behaviours in MacOS that I have minor gripes with, and for gaming and general Linux goodness, Steam Deck to the rescue.

  • [Discussion] What games have you been playing on your deck? - September 2024
  • I'm using Vanilla, but AFAIK modded would work just as well. The key for playing old, pre-controller games meant for big monitors on the Deck are two features: Stream Input and Native Zoom. I always map one of the back buttons (usually) to Toggle Zoom.

    Please post about your experience with modded Morrowind, I might want to try that too!

  • With X Blocked, Brazilians Find New Homes for Their Thoughts
  • This is informative on the differences between the ActivityPub any AT protocols: https://youtu.be/-R9CWq5CBlk?si=BzW7c5U0WXH8VxrO

    The intro explains some history and things which ppl here probably already know, but overall I find it provides a pretty good analysis of the current social media landscape, and these two protocols in particular.

  • A post by Guido van Rossum removed for violating Python community guidelines
  • Interesting perspective. It implies that:

    1. The value of their policy work is significantly below the technical community's contributions value
    2. There is perceived status to be gained by climbing this particular social ladder.

    I neither agree or disagree fully, but I believe there is value in good governance of large and diverse projects.

    Whether their governance is good is what this whole kerfuffle is all about.

  • A post by Guido van Rossum removed for violating Python community guidelines
  • Searching some of these Python Community discussions separately and reading how they handled these bumps in the road as a group has actually increased my confidence in that group as a whole:

    https://discuss.python.org/t/three-month-suspension-for-a-core-developer/60250

    https://discuss.python.org/t/calling-for-a-vote-of-no-confidence/61557

    On the other hand, the three month suspension of Tim Peters that started it all and how that was handled sounds problematic (the second half of the essay addresses each point from the original banning rationale in detail):

    https://chrismcdonough.substack.com/p/the-shameful-defenestration-of-tim

    Finally, Chris McDonough (the author of the above article) drawing attention to valid criticism of his own defense of Tim Peters is a blueberry on top of the cherry on the cake:

    https://chattingdarkly.org/@chrism/113020098915125686

    I hope the community ends up stronger as a result of this.

  • Analiza profesora Radonjića koja treba sve da nas zabrine: Zašto Srbiju izvesno čeka apokaliptični scenario u slučaju rudarenja litijuma
    nova.rs Zašto Srbiju izvesno čeka apokaliptični scenario u slučaju rudarenja litijuma?

    U pravu je Vučić kad kaže da nisu sve zemlje uvek bile bogate i sve uvek siromašne. Samo što su na čelu zemalja koje su „proklete“ resursima obično autoritarne i korumpirane vlasti u službi transnacionalnih korporacija.

    Zašto Srbiju izvesno čeka apokaliptični scenario u slučaju rudarenja litijuma?

    U pravu je Vučić kad kaže da nisu sve zemlje uvek bile bogate i sve uvek siromašne. Samo što su na čelu zemalja koje su „proklete“ resursima obično autoritarne i korumpirane vlasti u službi transnacionalnih korporacija.

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    RCMP interviews witnesses in Greenbelt criminal probe
    www.thestar.com RCMP interviewing potential witnesses linked to Doug Ford’s government in Greenbelt criminal probe

    In a statement to the Star on Friday, Premier Doug Ford's office confirmed that aides and former staffers were being interviewed.

    RCMP interviewing potential witnesses linked to Doug Ford’s government in Greenbelt criminal probe
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    Open Collective Foundation is shutting down
    opencollective.com Regarding the announcement to dissolve Open Collective Foundation - Open Source Collective

    Dear OSC community, You may be aware of recent developments regarding the dissolution of Open Collective Foundation (OCF) by the end of the year 2024. We are extremely sad to hear the news and are still processing it, but we wanted to send...

    Regarding the announcement to dissolve Open Collective Foundation - Open Source Collective

    "Our hearts are heavy for our friends and colleagues at Open Collective Foundation with whom we shared dreams, efforts, admiration, and inspiration as we each worked to build a community of care and support."

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    Ottawa 'failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general
    www.thestar.com Trudeau government 'repeatedly failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general report

    “As a result of the many gaps and weaknesses we found in the project’s design, oversight, and accountability, it did not deliver the best value for taxpayer dollars spent,” wrote

    Trudeau government 'repeatedly failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general report

    “As a result of the many gaps and weaknesses we found in the project’s design, oversight, and accountability, it did not deliver the best value for taxpayer dollars spent,” wrote Auditor General Karen Hogan in a report released Monday.

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    Ottawa 'failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general
    www.thestar.com Trudeau government 'repeatedly failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general report

    “As a result of the many gaps and weaknesses we found in the project’s design, oversight, and accountability, it did not deliver the best value for taxpayer dollars spent,” wrote

    Trudeau government 'repeatedly failed' to manage ArriveCAN app: auditor general report

    “As a result of the many gaps and weaknesses we found in the project’s design, oversight, and accountability, it did not deliver the best value for taxpayer dollars spent,” wrote Auditor General Karen Hogan in a report released Monday.

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    Greenbelt developer sued over another Ontario land deal
    www.thestar.com Greenbelt developer accused of duping business partner into selling land set to explode in value

    Michael Rice, who became a central character in the Ford government’s Greenbelt scandal, is being sued by his former associate.

    Greenbelt developer accused of duping business partner into selling land set to explode in value

    "Fenwick invested $3.5 million into buying the $7.4-million property in 2007, making him the largest shareholder. He alleges that after more than a decade of minimal activity, Rice suddenly called a meeting in June 2021. He says Rice urged him and the other investors to take advantage of a “spike” in demand for industrial property by selling the land, adding that it could take another decade for the municipality to build sewer and water services, and developing the property privately would yield a low return on their investment."

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    Authorities investigating data security breach at Global Affairs Canada

    Canadian authorities are investigating a prolonged data security breach following the 'detection of malicious cyber activity' affecting the internal network used by Global Affairs Canada staff, according to internal department emails viewed by CBC News.

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    Authorities investigating data security breach at Global Affairs Canada

    Canadian authorities are investigating a prolonged data security breach following the 'detection of malicious cyber activity' affecting the internal network used by Global Affairs Canada staff, according to internal department emails viewed by CBC News.

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    Email challenges timeline on Greenbelt land swap details
    www.thestar.com Internal email suggests Doug Ford's office knew Greenbelt land swap details earlier than claimed

    An internal email related to the Greenbelt scandal suggests Ford's office "was far more involved" in the land swap than the premier has maintained.

    Internal email suggests Doug Ford's office knew Greenbelt land swap details earlier than claimed

    An internal email related to the Greenbelt scandal suggests Ford's office "was far more involved" in the land swap than the premier has maintained.

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    'Troubling' video contradicts police account of pro-Palestinian protester's arrest
    www.thestar.com 'Troubling' video contradicts police account of pro-Palestinian protester's arrest

    A lawyer for Adam Melanson, charged with assaulting an officer, said he plans to fight the charges as video appears to show officer kneeling on client's neck.

    'Troubling' video contradicts police account of pro-Palestinian protester's arrest

    A lawyer for Adam Melanson, charged with assaulting an officer, said he plans to fight the charges as video appears to show officer kneeling on client's neck.

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    Supreme Court begins hearing arguments in secret trial case that challenges open courts principle

    The Supreme Court of Canada began hearing arguments Tuesday on whether courts in Canada should be able to conduct secret off-the-books trials that are not listed on court dockets.

    The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other media outlets, including The Canadian Press and La Presse, brought the case before Canada's top court. The Attorney General of Quebec is also an appellant.

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    Supreme Court begins hearing arguments in secret trial case that challenges open courts principle

    The Supreme Court of Canada began hearing arguments Tuesday on whether courts in Canada should be able to conduct secret off-the-books trials that are not listed on court dockets.

    The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other media outlets, including The Canadian Press and La Presse, brought the case before Canada's top court. The Attorney General of Quebec is also an appellant.

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    Okta hackers stole data on all customer support users in major breach
    www.cnbc.com Okta hackers stole data on all customer support users in major breach

    The hack was worse than initially believed, with every client having some data stolen in the breach, the cybersecurity company warned.

    Okta hackers stole data on all customer support users in major breach

    Hackers who compromised Okta’s customer support system stole data from all of the cybersecurity firm’s customer support users, Okta said in a letter to clients obtained by CNBC Tuesday, a far greater incursion than the company initially believed.

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    Congrats To Elon Musk: I Didn’t Think You Had It In You To File A Lawsuit This Stupid. But, You Crazy Bastard, You Did It!
    www.techdirt.com Congrats To Elon Musk: I Didn’t Think You Had It In You To File A Lawsuit This Stupid. But, You Crazy Bastard, You Did It!

    So, yesterday we covered Elon Musk’s ridiculous censorial threat to sue Media Matters “the split second the court opens on Monday.” Of course, as we noted, you can file lawsuits 24/7. And yet, as t…

    Congrats To Elon Musk: I Didn’t Think You Had It In You To File A Lawsuit This Stupid. But, You Crazy Bastard, You Did It!

    ... Finally, this isn’t exactly a “problem” with the lawsuit, but I’ll just note the conflict in two separate statements:

    X Corp. and Elon Musk are a critical Media Matters target because X is the most prominent online platform that permits users to share all viewpoints, whether liberal or conservative, and Mr. Musk is the most prominent voice on the platform and a passionate supporter of free speech.

    That’s in paragraph 41 on pages 11 and 12. On Page 14 in the prayer for relief we get this:

    A preliminary and permanent injunction ordering Defendants to immediately delete, take down, or otherwise remove the article entitled “As Musk Endorses Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory, X Has Been Placing Ads for Apple, Bravo, IBM, Oracle, and Xfinity Next to Pro-Nazi Content From Its Web” from all websites and social media accounts owned, controlled, or operated, directly or indirectly, by Defendants;

    So… within the span of about 2 to 3 pages we are told that Elon Musk and exTwitter are passionate supporters of free speech that allow “all viewpoints” to be shared and that Musk is filing this lawsuit to force Media Matters to take down speech that he admits is absolutely true, but where he doesn’t like how they portrayed things.

    Anyway, kudos to Elon. This really takes stupid SLAPP suits to incredible new levels. I didn’t think you’d be able to find a lawyer who would file a lawsuit so stupid, that makes you look this ridiculous, but you did it. Just like people doubted your ability to shoot rockets into space or make popular electric vehicles, I should not have doubted your ability to file absolutely nonsense SLAPP suits that are this laughable.

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    Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act

    Google and the federal government have reached an agreement in their dispute over the Online News Act, sources tell Radio-Canada and CBC News.

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    Another former Facebook employee will testify at Congress about safety issues at Instagram

    Another former Facebook employee is going public with allegations that the company failed to act on its own research showing that young Instagram users were having harmful experiences on the platform. Arturo Bejar, a former Facebook employee and consultant for Instagram, is scheduled to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, November, 7.

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