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Canadian Chamber of Commerce forms AI council with members including Amazon, Google

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it has formed a council aimed at shaping public policy around artificial intelligence.The chamber says the council will advocate for government policies to be centred on the responsible development, deployment and ethical use of AI in business. The 30-member Future of AI Council will be co-chaired by e-commerce giant Amazon and software business SAP Canada.Other members include Meta Platforms Inc., Google, BlackBerry Ltd., Cohere, Scotiabank and Microsoft.The chamber says the council will support government policies that establish AI as a positive economic driver, but also acknowledge the technology’s potential risks. Among its first tasks will be looking at Bill C-27, which the federal government plans to use to curtail some of the dangers AI could cause.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 20, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:BB, TSX:BNS)The Canadian Press

African cat injured, dies after escaping home in Vernon Hills: police

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

VERNON HILLS, Ill. -- An African serval cat is dead after escaping from its home in Vernon Hills Saturday, police said.According to police, police responded to a call of a cat on the loose that had chased and cornered a neighbor who had been walking her dog nearby.While trying to track the animal, officers identified it as a serval, wild cat species native to Africa. As the cat was located, the owners assisted police in capturing the cat and transporting it to their nearby home. It was concluded the cat had escaped while the owners were not home and that it was on the loose for three hours. Man found dead in garage fire on South Side ID’d In the process of transportation, the cat sustained multiple injuries and died as a result of it. No other animals or individuals were injured in the process.Chief Patrick L. Kreis said in a statement: “This is an unfortunate incident, and we extend our condolences to the animal’s owners for their loss. “The keeping of exotic pets in suburban env...

Illinois among states impacted by Listeria outbreak linked to peaches, nectarines and plums  

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

CHICAGO — The Center for Disease Control Prevention is warning Illinoisans about a Listeria outbreak across seven states that has claimed the life of one person and left 10 more hospitalized. According to the CDC, recalled fruit — peaches, nectarines and plums — distributed by HMC Farms is making people sick. HMC Farms recalled the fruits on Nov. 17. The fruit was sold in stores between May 1 and Nov. 15 in 2022 and 2023 after the FDA found the outbreak strain in a sample of their peaches.   More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Though the fruits are no longer available for purchase, the CDC warns the goods may still be in the homes of states affected. All recalled fruit must be thrown away, the CDC added.In addition to Illinois, other states affected by the Listeria outbreak include: Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, Florida and California (where one death was reported). As of Monday, Nov. 20, only one Listeria-related illness was reported in Illinois. The Listeria o...

Man hit by car while crossing street in Des Plaines

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

DES PLAINES, Ill. — A man was hospitalized on Sunday after he was hit by a car while crossing a street in Des Plaines, police say.According to Des Plaines police, a 24-year-old man was crossing the street in the 800 block of Elmhurst Road when he was struck by a blue Chevrolet Cruze that was headed northbound. Fallen Chicago firefighter laid to rest Monday Police say the pedestrian was walking westbound across the northbound lanes when he allegedly crossed in front of the vehicle, causing a collision.According to police, the pedestrian suffered serious injuries in the crash. Crews from the Des Plaines Fire Department were called to the scene and transported the man to the hospital. Glendale Heights officer kills wife in apparent murder-suicide Police did not provide details on whether the driver of the Chevrolet was injured in the crash and it is unclear if the pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk.Authorities have not yet identified anyone involved in the crash.

Kids' KinderMed pain and fever medicine recalled over health risk

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

(NewsNation) — KinderFarms, LLC is voluntarily recalling two of its children's products out of an abundance of caution, citing "acetaminophen instability."All lots of its KinderMed Infants’ Pain & Fever and KinderMed Kids’ Pain & Fever, both oral suspensions, have been recalled, the company announced in a press release. The recall comes as respiratory illnesses are on the rise in most of the country, including the flu, colds and RSV, according to the latest reports from the CDC. These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Drug instability, which refers to a product no longer having the same potency, content or characteristics it once possessed at the time of manufacturing, was cited as the reason for the recall. Testing revealed of some batches revealed they were "no longer in specification," potentially posing a risk to health. As acetaminophen is the active ingredient in pain-relieving medications, and the product not being "in specification" could...

Austin doctor, pharmacy see more sinus infections, strep, RSV before Thanksgiving holiday

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thanksgiving week is here, which means many people are traveling and gathering with family and friends. The height of flu season is also near, with peak activity typically between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rannon Ching, the president and chief pharmacy officer for Tarrytown Pharmacy, said the Austin pharmacy typically sees big increases in flu cases after Thanksgiving. Recently, the pharmacy has seen mostly sinus illnesses, some ear infections in kids and an earlier-than-usual increase in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in children, Ching said."Usually RSV will peak around January or February, but now we're starting to see it peak in November and December," Ching said. "So I'm not quite sure why that's happening, but that's something to just be aware of."Dr. Ryan McCorkle, an emergency department physician at St. David's Medical Center, said he is seeing flu, RSV and strep throat as we approach the holida...

A mother's plea this holiday season after her son was killed by a drunk driver

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In the midst of celebrating the holidays with your friends and family, law enforcement officials in the Austin area are asking you to do one simple thing--plan ahead to have a safe and sober drive home if you plan on drinking.KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes spoke with a mother who lost her 22-year-old son to a drunk driver and has her plea."The choice that man made devastated our lives. The choice that man made to get behind the wheel after drinking shattered our lives," says Kendra Sellers, who is preparing for the second Thanksgiving without her son."There is always another choice that it's a choice that you make to get behind the wheel and drink. And it's 100% preventable," says Sellers.It's not just that a drunk driving arrest costs a lot of money. Austin Police say it also carries a heavy emotional and mental burden."There's been people that I've pulled over coming back from celebrating, they just graduated college, and they just got their master's degree or ...

2 teens critically injured in single-vehicle crash on St. Paul’s Greater East Side

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

Two teenagers were critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night in St. Paul.A Jeep Cherokee driven by an 18-year-old was northbound on White Bear and Iowa avenues on the Greater East Side when it veered off the roadway, said Sgt. Mike Ernster, a St. Paul police spokesman. The Jeep struck parked vehicles and a utility pole or box, and rolled over.Five people from the vehicle were taken to the hospital and two passengers, a 14-year-old and 18-year-old, sustained life-threatening injuries, Ernster said.Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Woodbury woman is driving force behind city’s K-9 program Crime & Public Safety | Police chief’s first year: Tackling gun violence, recruiting officers, forging community links Crime & Public Safety | U of M police seek help finding missing man Crime & Public Safety | Cottage Grove selects deputy chief...

Thanksgiving prep underway for agencies filling delivery gaps

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With Equinox no longer delivering Thanksgiving meals this year, other organizations stepping up to fill the gap--including the City of Watervliet and the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Preps were underway Monday, with the sheriff's office delivering Tuesday, and Watervliet on Wednesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sheriff Craig Apple and his staff were at the public safety building in Clarksville Monday morning, prepping about 1,000 more free dinners than they typically have delivered on turkey days past.“We are up to about 2,000 as of this morning. There are still a few coming in here and there, but how do you say no? So we are adding them on. They just may have to wait a little bit to get their meals," Apple said.Apple announced in October that he'd be casting a wider net for those in need of delivered meals this year after learning Equinox would only be providing a sit-down Thanksgiving d...

Food pantries seeing increased need ahead of the holidays

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:51:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Food costs are up, following a rising pattern over the last year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs are expected to increase 5.8 percent in 2023, compared to last year. Food assistance groups like the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and the Food Pantries for the Capital District are seeing the results of those higher prices first hand. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “It’s over a 30 percent increase in some neighborhoods with increased need and support," Nick Pisani, Chief Operating Officer for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, said. “2023 has been the highest service levels we’ve ever seen," Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries for the Capital District, said. "We’re already at 15 percent higher than we were last year, we’ve also distributed more food than we did last year.”Pernicka said the food pantries distributed over 2,000 t...