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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced that large streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. Notably, this is triple the previous contribution requirement set by the federal broadcast regulator in 2024. This ruling applies to streamers who reach certain high revenue thresholds in Canada, which would include major streamers like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Meanwhile, the CRTC is lowering the contribution requirements for national broadcasters from between 30 and 45 per cent to 25 per cent. The CRTC’s ruling comes as part of the long-gestating Online Streaming Act, which…

A radio station recently announced the death of King Charles. However, the monarch was alive and even away on a royal visit at the time. Since then, the station has since offered an explanation, as well as an apology, on social media. King Charles Was In Northern Ireland With Queen Camilla At The Time Of The Announcement King Charles, often stylized as Charles III, is the King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. He became king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022. Recently, Charles became the subject of a radio death announcement. However,…

Key Takeaways SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk is personally reviewing all candidate emails for new roles at the company. The AI-focused hiring push targets engineers and physicists, but does not require prior AI experience if candidates can demonstrate they can learn and build fast. Musk instructed applicants to email three bullet points of their accomplishments that prove “exceptional ability.” Elon Musk is actively seeking out his next wave of star performers.  Musk’s SpaceX is staffing up its AI team with top engineers and physicists as it gears up for what could become the largest initial public offering ever. Musk…

At the Google I/O developer conference this week, we had the opportunity for a brief hands-on with Google’s upcoming AI-powered glasses — not the audio-only glasses that the company said will begin shipping this fall but rather the glasses that offer a combined audio and visual experience. First announced at last year’s event, these Android XR glasses offer an in-lens display that puts helpful information in front of you, overlaid on top of the real world. This includes widgets that could display things like the weather, walking directions, Uber pickup details, live translation, and more — even widgets you designed…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Paramount Pictures The Scary Movie 6 popcorn bucket is quite the spectacle. Arguably one of the most eye-catching — and controversial — movie marketing designs created in recent years, the product is shaped like a bong, and it comes in more than just one size. But one question remains: how much does the popcorn “pipe” cost? Paramount, Miramax and the Scary Movie 6 team broke the internet on May 21 when they unveiled the unique design in an Instagram video, with smoke billowing around the product. “Y’all weren’t ready,” the caption read. The sixth installment…

Photo courtesy: Bob Butrym/RFB Sport Photography The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will give most of their starter the first taste of action in their preseason opener on Saturday against the Toronto Argonauts, including the current favourite to win the vacant running back job. Larry Rountree III is listed with the first unit, giving him a leg up on the competition. The CFL rookie was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. He dressed for 16 regular-season NFL games, rushing 49 times for 106 yards, catching three passes for 13 yards, and scoring one touchdown. The five-foot-ten,…

Funny Mike and members of the ‘Bad Kids’ crew are mourning following the tragic death of 15-year-old Tyruan Dunn. A shooting reportedly killed the Baton Rouge teen on Wednesday (May 20) evening. He previously appeared as part of FunnyMike’s ‘Bad Kids’ crew.RELATED: Supporters Send Love And Encouragement To Funny Mike After He Opened Up About Reaching His Breaking Point In Life (VIDEO)Funny Mike Shares Emotional Tribute To Former ‘Bad Kid’ MemberOn Thursday, May 21, FunnyMike took to Instagram Stories to honor Tyruan Dunn after news of the teen’s passing surfaced online. The content creator shared several photos and video montages…

Mohamed Salah feels “blessed” by the connection he has with the Liverpool fans, with the Egyptian saying the bond “means everything” to him as he prepares to say farewell to Anfield. Salah will make his final Liverpool appearance on Sunday when the Reds host Brentford, bringing down the curtain on a nine-year career on Merseyside that has seen him win nine trophies, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. The 33-year-old has scored 257 goals for Liverpool, trailing only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285) on the Reds’ all-time list. But it is his relationship he…

Since settling her lawsuit with her former co-star, Blake Lively has been making head-turning appearances at major events. Experts and insiders have since alleged that the actress is on a mission to fix her image and brand after facing heavy backlash and scrutiny due to her legal feud with Justin Baldoni. Although the actors have settled the highly publicized legal battle, Blake Lively is still seeking damages due to Baldoni’s dismissed defamation lawsuit against her. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA According to the Daily Mail, Lively took her “rehabilitation” tour to the Gucci High jewelry event in New York City, where…

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Elks The Edmonton Elks are bringing the majority of their starting offence on the road for their preseason opener against the B.C. Lions on Vancouver Island, but leaving key defensive starters behind. Franchise quarterback Cody Fajardo will get a chance to lead his unit to redemption after he called them out for an “embarrassing” performance in the intra-squad scrimmage last week. Receivers Austin Mack and Joe Robustelli will make their Elks debuts, along with new offensive linemen Coulter Woodmansey, Brendan Bordner, and Jordan Murray. David Beard is getting the nod over Mark Korte in the battle for…