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Autonomous agents are the hottest thing in AI. OpenAI, Meta, Google, Instinct, and others promise their agents can scour the internet on your behalf, doing anything from booking a dinner reservation and cleaning out your inbox to buying new shoes. But what happens when the rest of the internet won’t play nice? In recent weeks, users of services like Meta’s Muse, xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s Dots, and Instinct have reported blocks preventing their AI agents from performing tasks across top websites. Yelp told TechCrunch that it only allows AI agents that pay for its data licensing program, while Delta Air Lines is preventing them from booking tickets on behalf of users. JPMorgan Chase and Charles Schwab have also confirmed that they’re blocking AI agents from accessing accounts due to security concerns. Some users say sites that previously worked with their AI agent are no longer accessible, including Cars.com and Amtrak, suggesting other companies could be quietly blocking them. Amazon was already fighting off AI agents last year when it banned Perplexity’s agentic shopping feature and sued the AI startup, raising legal and practical questions about the future of agents on the web.

Open this photo in gallery:Democratic candidate for U. S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with UAW union members during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 7. Mr. El-Sayed has condemned Donald Trump’s 'disastrous' tariffs. Rebecca Cook/ReutersIn Maine, it’s the importance of Canadian concrete and road salt. In New Hampshire, it’s the disappearance of Canadian tourists. In Michigan, it’s Labatt beer and the weirdness of a trade war waged against an unassuming neighbour. In Minnesota, it’s the rising cost of construction materials imported from Canada. In Montana, it’s the cost of fertilizer. In Idaho, it’s worries about dairy exports to Canada. Across the continent-spanning sweep of the U. S. northern border, Canada is on the lips of candidates and voters as they near an election that will determine the balance of the country’s legislative power. Not for many decades – if ever – has this country occupied such an important place in the political debate south of the border. The introduction of Canada to American political conversation was, initially, the work of President Donald Trump, who accused Canada of shipping fentanyl into the U.

Nova ScotiaNova Scotia's apple growers are finding international markets beyond the U. S., in a move to secure a better position amid trade tensions. Apple producers hope to enter Taiwan market this year while targeting Thailand next year, says associationYuan Wang · CBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 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. Nova Scotia is seeing a bumper season for apples, according to the province's fruit growers association. (The Canadian Press)Nova Scotia's apples are poised to reach more overseas tables this year. The province's fruit growers association said it's taking steps toward the goal of shipping some of this season's apple harvest to Taiwan. It marks a new move by Nova Scotian growers to diversify their global markets amid Canada-U. S. trade tensions. The United States currently accounts for 90 per cent of Nova Scotia's apple exports, according to the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association.

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The Suffield Research Centre is in the heart of Alberta's Big Sky country, and is also blessed with Canada's sunniest skies, making it the perfect testing ground for one of Canada's most critical areas of innovation: drone and counter-drone technology. Once the main training ground for the tank crews of the British Army, the British gradually withdrew and left entirely by 2024. But today, the base is buzzing with activity as militaries urgently rearm with new technologies. Even the British are back, in smaller numbers for now, and not to drive tanks but fly drones — and shoot them down. Canada's Department of National Defence this month used Suffield to hold its fourth Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Sandbox, a drone-killing contest with a million-dollar prize for the most promising innovation. Companies from Canada, Australia, Finland and the U. S. showcased new methods of detecting and intercepting drones, closely watched by members of the Canadian, Dutch, German, British, American and Ukrainian militaries.

China-based heavy equipment company XCMG accused of defrauding The China state owned company, XCMG, is one of the world's biggest heavy equipment manufacturers. Now the company is facing civil lawsuits and accused of defrauding equipment dealers in Canada. Paul Johnson reports.

Expensive diesel makes deliveries, farming, and construction harder to finance. For a company able to turn crude oil into fuel, though, a shortage can create a stronger selling margin. That difference explains why an energy headline can hurt household budgets while helping a refiner. Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) gives Canadian investors exposure to that business. It produces oil, refines it, and sells fuel through Petro-Canada. The investment case is stronger when we separate what it earns from producing crude and what it earns from processing it.

As Canadians dream of a life-changing win, the Lotto Max offers a record $90-million jackpot. John Vennavally-Rao breaks down the odds. PICKERING, Ont. – Mansions. Boats. Cottages. And, for at least one hopeful Ontarian, a lot more cats. Those are just some of the dreams fuelling a rush on tickets for tonight’s record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot, the largest single lottery prize ever offered in Canada. It got there after no winning ticket was sold for Tuesday’s $85-million draw. How to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleAt Smokers Corner, a convenience store in Pickering, Ont., the line to buy tickets has been long at times. “It’s been crazy, actually,” said owner Issa Kakisa. “People coming in, spending a little more money than normal, and just everybody’s got a dream and wants that $90 million.”Some are spending hundreds of dollars at a time, Kakisa said, and one customer dropped $2,000 on this draw alone. His store has some history with big wins, as they sold a winning ticket worth $1 million two years ago. Lotto Max Canada record-breaking $90 million A sign at Smokers Corner in Pickering, Ont., advertises the record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot ahead of the Oct.

ManitobaA nickel producer has sealed a deal the federal government says will keep one of Canada's most significant mining operations for the critical mineral open. Toronto-based Exiro will operate site after $280M deal with ValeArturo Chang · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 8:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 17Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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. A nickel mine in Thompson, Man., was officially under new ownership Friday after the closure of a $280-million transaction announced in February. (Cameron MacIntosh/CBC)A nickel producer has sealed a deal the federal government says will keep one of Canada's most significant mining operations for the critical mineral open. Toronto-based Exiro Nickel has become owner and operator of the Thompson Mine Complex in northern Manitoba after closing a $280-million transaction with Vale.

The suspected scheme is both digital and international, posing enforcement challenges, according to the B.C. Securities Commission

The suspected scheme is both digital and international, posing enforcement challenges, according to the B.C. Securities Commission

Hundreds of people gathered in Témiscaming at noon on Friday as part of Unifor’s Forestry Nation Day of Action, calling on provincial and federal governments to move faster to protect forestry jobs amid mill shutdowns Hundreds gathered today in Témiscaming in solidarity to send a message to the upper levels of government that change needs to come for Canada’s lumber industry.

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A former mortgage broker has agreed to a $40,000 fine in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that prompted a complaint to regulators. In a statement released on Thursday, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) wrote that it entered into a settlement with Paramjeet Kaur, who was a licensed broker with Trillium Mortgage Services Inc. until March 31, 2026 when her licence expired.

PoliticsThe union representing correctional officers is raising the alarm after it says an inmate had a drone drop off a McDonald's meal and alcohol to what's supposed to be Canada's most secure prison earlier this week. Union says it's at 'breaking point' for illegal goods entering Quebec facilityCatharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 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. A drone delivered McDonald's chicken nuggets (not the ones pictured) fries, sauce and some alcohol to an inmate's cell window at the Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., facility this week, according to the correctional officers' union. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)The union representing correctional officers is raising the alarm after it says an inmate had a drone drop off a McDonald's meal and alcohol to what's supposed to be Canada's most secure prison earlier this week.