Archives — September 2026

The nonprofit sector is all a-twitter about the coming “third wave” of AI-fueled philanthropy, inspired by an article from Nan Ransohoff. The debates range from “this is the biggest thing ever to hit philanthropy,” to “it will just be business as normal” (giving away ~1%) or “it will be a bust.” I was just reading a summary of all of the debates, thanks to Nick Martin of TechChange, and I was inspired to test out these options.

Much of the debate about new technologies and the future of work starts with potential exposure. Which occupations can AI transform? Which jobs are most at risk? These are important questions. Recent ILO estimates suggest that one in four workers worldwide is in an occupation with some exposure to generative AI. But exposure is not the same as job loss. Because most occupations still contain tasks requiring human input, transformation rather than replacement is considered the more likely outcome (Gmyrek et al., 2025). This raises another question. If exposure tells us where technology could affect jobs, what determines whether that change translates into more or fewer employment opportunities? Our research at the ILO indicates that skills are part of the answer. The same exposure, different outcomesUsing ILO Harmonized Microdata for more than 1,000 subnational areas across 69 countries, we examine how employment changes in areas with different levels of potential exposure to 40 emerging digital technologies (Delaporte et al., forthcoming).

Entertainment·REVIEWThis climate morality tale suggests that director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and his audience are engaging in the same self-satisfied ritual that got us into this real-life mess in the first place. Of using high-minded entertainment to point out, and joke about, our impending doom, as if that alone is admirable. As if that could change anything at all. Alejandro G. Iñárritu's dark comedy tells the story of an evil oil tycoon and the end of the worldJackson Weaver · CBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:19 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 29Listen to this articleEstimated 7 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tom Cruise, left, and Riz Ahmed appear in a scene from Digger. The topsy-turvy dark comedy follows Cruise's Digger as he attempts to save the world from a catastrophe he caused. (Warner Bros. Pictures)Rise early. Work hard. Strike oil.

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ADVERTISEMENTVancouver WatchSix-time Olympic medallist Charles Hamelin sits down with Your Morning Vancouver to talk about short track speed skating coming to Vancouver this fall. September 29, 2026 at 11:59a.m. EDT

Canadian economic activity was unchanged in July, pausing after averaging 0.5% monthly gains between April and June. Weaknesses in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail trade offset continued growth in accommodation and food services and professional, scientific, and technical services sectors, and a jump in construction activity. Still, Statistics Canada’s advance estimate (highly revision-prone) indicated GDP rose by 0.2% in August. That is consistent with further growth in the third quarter, at a slower rate than the 3.3% (annualized) jump in Q2 but broadly in line with our own 1.8% forecast and our view that the economy remains in a gradual recovery phase.

iX3It handles better than the gas X3, and the 108.7-kWh battery never made me watch the charge meter. Article SummaryThe iX3 xDrive50 covered about 250 miles in a day, including two Transfagarasan climbs and a 87 mph highway run, and still had 16% left without charging. Hard mountain driving pushed consumption to 2.1 mi/kWh, while gentle country roads the day before returned 3.53 mi/kWh. Passive suspension and a low-mounted battery give the 5,000-pound SUV a chassis that's more fun than the combustion X3's. Once should have been enough. I had already driven the BMW iX3 up Romania’s Transfăgărășan, reached Bâlea near the summit and descended to Cârțișoara for lunch. The sensible thing would have been to take it easy from there and just take the main road back home to Bucharest. Instead, I went back up to enjoy the car a second time. Going on that second climb, gaining roughly 5,200 feet (1,580 meters), tells you something about the BMW iX3. It’s entertaining enough to make you repeat a mountain road blast, and its range gives you the confidence to indulge in its plentiful performance.

THE RUNDOWNKylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet quietly took a trip to Hvar, Croatia. A seafood restaurant, Gariful, shared two photos of them posing with the team during their evening there. The couple attended a wedding in Saint-Tropez, France, earlier this month. While Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have made headlines for their dates in Milan and Paris during fashion month, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are spending time in Europe, too—but away from the runways. The couple recently enjoyed dinner at Gariful, a seafood restaurant in Hvar, Croatia. On September 28, the restaurant shared photos of them there on its Instagram. Jenner wore a black V-neck top. Chalamet, meanwhile, wore a tan long-sleeve top and a brown baseball cap. “✨ KYLIE JENNER & TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET AT GARIFUL ✨,” the restaurant wrote. “A special evening in Hvar. 🌙✨ It was our pleasure to welcome Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, who enjoyed a private dinner with friends at Gariful. Thank you for choosing Gariful and Hvar for your evening. 🥂🌊 Some nights are simply unforgettable.”This isn’t the first time Jenner and Chalamet have taken a photo while off duty in Europe.

AI infrastructure investment is racing ahead, but generating enough economic value to justify it will require trillions of dollars in new AI-driven revenue. Productivity gains from existing enterprise and consumer applications won't be enough; entirely new markets must emerge to close the funding gap.

REGINA, Sask. — A 22-year-old man was arrested after officers were called to a business in Regina’s east end following a report of a weapons offence involving a knife. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, officers were called to a business in the 2100 block of Prince of Wales Drive. The caller reported that a man displayed a knife after being confronted by store employees regarding an alleged theft from the business. The suspect then left the store, entered a vehicle and left the area before officers arrived. When officers arrived, they learned that an employee at a nearby business in the 2000 block of Prince of Wales Drive had reported a male matching the suspect’s description. Police attended the business and located the suspect inside. When officers attempted to approach him, the male fled on foot but was arrested a short distance away without further incident. A search resulted in the seizure of a knife concealed beneath his shirt. The suspect was charged with robbery, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and failing to comply with a probation order. He appeared in Regina court on Sept. 28.

Toronto Blue Jays fans have known for a while that their team won’t be winning the World Series in 2026 after coming within two outs of a championship the year before. That disappointment does not mean Toronto fans have to tune out the rest of October. With the Blue Jays eliminated, the focus shifts from hoping for their own championship run to watching how the remaining contenders fare—and deciding which outcomes would be the hardest to stomach. Some teams carry familiar AL East baggage, while others have recent history, front-office connections or star-powered rosters that make them particularly easy to root against. Here are the five teams nobody in Toronto wants to see hoist the World Series trophy5: Cleveland GuardiansThe Guardians winning the World Series in 2026 would be a shocking development that would not feel great for Blue Jays fans given their history with the team. Toronto’s front office duo of general manager Ross Atkins and president Mark Shapiro used to run things over there, and they have continued to do business with them since leaving town. Andrés Giménez, Myles Straw, and Ernie Clement were all Guardians at one point in time.

Health in the Americas 2026 shows that millions of years of healthy life are being lost to preventable conditions and calls for stronger primary health care and smarter health investments Washington, D. C., 29 September 2026 (PAHO) – Nearly 40% of the total disease burden in the Americas could potentially be avoided through more effective prevention, timely diagnosis and treatment, and stronger health systems, according to the latest edition of Health in the Americas, presented by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) during its 63rd Directing Council. The report finds that people across the Region are living longer than ever, but not necessarily healthier lives. Life expectancy reached 77.1 years in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Between 2000 and 2023, it increased by nearly four years, while healthy life expectancy increased by only around a year and a half. “The findings are compelling. Nearly 40% of the Region’s total disease burden is potentially avertable,” said Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO.

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Lamine Yamal shared a warm embrace with Lionel Messi, thanking the Argentinian icon for everything he has given to football. Two months after Spain dethroned Argentina as FIFA World Cup winners, Lamine Yamal has revealed what he said to a crestfallen Lionel Messi after the full-time whistle was blown in the final in the United States. The teenage superstar thanked the football icon for “everything you gave football” as the pair shared a warm embrace on the pitch, Yamal said in an interview published in British media on Tuesday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlistlist 2 of 4Olise scores sensational late strike to give France 1-0 win over Belgiumlist 3 of 4AFCON recap: DR Congo beat Zimbabwe but Tunisia held to a draw by Zimbabwelist 4 of 4FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-electionend of listAn extra-time goal by Ferran Torres in the July 19 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, handed Spain their second World Cup crown as 2022 holders Argentina failed to win a title for the first time in three major tournaments.