Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversa...
Some teachers say kids are just plain ruder these days, with a sharp increase in interruptions and outbursts in the classroom. We look at what’s driving that incivility, and what it means for these kids’ education and the adults they’ll become.
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How will Russia respond to Ukraine attack with U.S. missiles?
Ukraine fired long-range, U.S.-made missiles into Russia for the first time, after outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden gave the green light. We look at how Russia might respond, and what Trump’s incoming presidency will mean for the war.
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Woman sues AI chatbot company over son’s suicide
Florida mother Megan Garcia believes an AI chatbot led her 14-year-old son to take his own life. Now she's suing Google and Character.ai, the company behind the digital companion.
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Is there more to doppelgängers than similar looks?
From Harry Styles, to Dev Patel, to Jeremy Allen White — dozens of celebrity lookalike competitions have popped up in recent weeks. But why are doppelgängers all the rage, when they used to be a sign of bad luck? Nathaniël Siri and Edward Toledo are two lookalikes who say that they share similar interests and traits. However, a psychologist says not all doppelgängers share much in common aside from their looks.
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Could involuntary treatment help people with mental health and addiction?
As the addiction crisis continues to affect people and communities across Canada, some political leaders say that involuntary treatment can help those with severe mental illness or addiction get the care they need. Others say that getting help should always be a choice, made by individuals in consultation with their healthcare providers and loved ones. We hear from one mayor who wants his city to be considered for any future involuntary care pilot projects.
Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
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