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• Cartoon: Don't get well soon!

• Unlock hidden Android Auto features that make driving easier

  Discover underrated Android Auto features designed to reduce road distractions and keep you safe during driving

• I used Google Lens to identify my weirdest junk drawer items – here's how it did | ZDNET

• How to talk to your teen about AI : NPR

  Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

• Bread scandal payout: What every Canadian shopper needs to know to get their slice of the $500M settlement

• Ontario-based airline just named among best of its kind in the world

  If you’re a frequent flyer from Canada — especially if you live in downtown Toronto — you’re likely pretty familiar with Porter Airlines, the small-b…

• Museum London unveils new permanent collection exhibition inspired by everyday encounters

• Alan Alda Reveals 19 Heartwarming 'M*A*S*H' Behind-the-Scenes Secrets | Woman's World

  Alan Alda shares heartwarming 'M*A*S*H' memories from Hawkeye Pierce days. From his proudest Emmy win to family moments—secrets that will make you smile.

• Spotify’s Newest Features Might Make Me Ditch Apple Music | Lifehacker

• 4 Rock Musicians Who Proved the Bassist Can Be the Coolest Member of the Band

• Cheap Porsche 911 alternatives

• The "best guitar riff" in rock, according to Tony Banks

  What is truly the best guitar riff in rock? A question that paralyses me with choice. But for Tony Banks, the answer is simple. Read more about it here.

• New Electricity Rates And Cheaper Usage Hours Coming This Fall In Ontario

  Starting November 1, 2025, Ontario residents and small businesses will experience significant changes in electricity pricing. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB)

• Big tech will pull the plug on free AI. Can creatives afford to pay? | Creative Bloq

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