Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging as an attractive alternative: they are rich in nutrients, resource-efficient and have already been tested by researchers, businesses and chefs. But behind all the hype, one question remains: is eating insects really a sustainable and safe solution

Over the past year, few words have been abused as much as “sovereignty,” particularly in relation to Canadian digital policy and artificial intelligence. In early December, Microsoft promised to invest more than $7.5 billion over the next two years to build “new digital and AI infrastructure” in Canada. This investment is backed by a pledge

Finn Wolfhard (L) -- pictured here with his "Stranger Things" co-star Gaten Matarazzo -- hosted the first "Saturday Night Live" episode of 2026 this weekend. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Finn Wolfhard hosted the first 2026 edition of Saturday Night Live this weekend. His former Stranger Things co-stars

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