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AI could force us to find a new go-to topic for small talk by bringing about a future where we already know everything about the weather.Fed up with trying to crack the code of Tesla’s low manufacturing costs, GM decided it would just buy the EV maker’s secret weapon.The body in charge of certifying family doctors in Canada is throwing the Uno reverse card at planned new training regulations.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As Canada’s opioid crisis continues, new enforcement measures in China could help restrict the flow of deadly substances to our shores.Like us signing up for beer league hockey, Netflix is dipping its toes into sports just to see how things play out.Vaping is so 2021. These days, nicotine pouches are the vice of choice for many teens, and health experts are warning that it’s a serious problem.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As Canadians struggle with the rising cost of living, pressure is mounting on the federal government to carve up its flagship climate policy like a Thanksgiving turkey.After almost a decade of delays, the world’s largest fusion reactor has finally achieved a key milestone.We’ve all had to give up some luxuries amidst rising inflation — it’s been sooo long since we’ve bought a fancy jar of fig jam — and the feds are no exception.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

As Canadians struggle with the rising cost of living, pressure is mounting on the federal government to carve up its flagship climate policy like a Thanksgiving turkey.After almost a decade of delays, the world’s largest fusion reactor has finally achieved a key milestone.We’ve all had to give up some luxuries amidst rising inflation — it’s been sooo long since we’ve bought a fancy jar of fig jam — and the feds are no exception.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Kind of like how every streamer released an epic fantasy show after Game of Thrones was a massive hit, drugmakers are all angling to produce the next blockbuster weight loss drug.We’ve all come across job postings with ludicrous experience requirements (10 years for an entry-level position???), and no one knows that pain more than foreign-trained workers.Like a dinner party guest who doesn’t know when to leave, Huawei is still kicking around Canadian universities' research departments.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced yesterday that the province is planning to radically restructure its healthcare system.Rarely can one event kill off an entire industry, but that’s exactly what happened to airship travel when the LZ 129 Hindenburg burst into flames above New Jersey in 1937.Whether you’re at a family get-together or surfing online, politics can be a dicey topic to explore.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Not all heroes wear capes: Canada’s telecom regulator is trying to make your phone bill a little less daunting.Raise your on-tap kombuchas for a toast to WeWork, which burned far too bright and way too fast.To any wine moms or vino snobs who may be reading, make sure you’re sitting down with a chilled pinto grigio before looking at this next story. You might find it too upsetting.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Bumble has a new CEO who believes in using AI for better matchmaking. Dating apps are losing popularity, affecting their revenue. Epic Games is battling Google over app store monopolies. Social media platforms are investing in e-commerce through shopping-focused ads.

Out of all the jobs under threat from AI, we certainly didn’t have Instagram influencers at the top of our list.Want your late-night Big Mac order to arrive at least a little bit warm? Better tip your delivery driver ahead of time.Want to feel old? The median age in Africa is just shy of 19.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

This podcast covers the rise of celebrity memoirs in the publishing industry, the decline of the Canadian dollar compared to the US currency, and the negative impact of low survey response rates on economic data.