Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her? - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 30, 25

Canada debates expanding medical assistance in dying to individuals with mental illness, as Claire Brosseau seeks the right to die despite divided professional opinion.

Fringe to Mainstream: The Movement to Split Alberta From Canada Gets Its Moment
A separatist movement in Alberta has gained enough traction to schedule a provincial referendum on leaving Canada, though the outcome may deepen political divisions.
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Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent - The Princetonian
Princeton faculty voted to require proctoring for all in-person exams starting July 1, ending 133 years of trust-based honor system due to AI cheating concerns.
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Sam Altman may control our future – can he be trusted?
A New Yorker investigation reveals that OpenAI board members secretly documented a pattern of lying by Sam Altman, leading to his brief ouster in 2023 due to concerns he could not be trusted with superintelligent AI.
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Why do I work?
The author reflects on his career journey, realizing that work and life are intertwined and that meaning emerges from accepting reality rather than pursuing idealized dreams.
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This page does not exist - Committees - UK Parliament
The UK Parliament’s Communications and Digital Committee seeks evidence on whether the Online Safety Act has improved online safety, examining Ofcom’s implementation and potential legislative reforms.
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