The Peak Daily

Welcome to the future, where staying out of trouble depends on how well you can impress the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools.It’s been a minute since we’ve discussed Canada’s ambitions to become a leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. How are things going? Honestly, not great.Though we're still upset about Couche-Tard killing off Mac's Milk, we admit its recent big money moves are impressive.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

It’s not a Happy St. Patty’s for everyone. On the year’s premier drinking day, Big Beer is ramping up a fight with the federal government over a looming tax hike on the sudsy stuff.After Google unveiled some sweet AI Workspace features, Microsoft reasserted its pole position in the AI arms race with a product it claims will “transform work as we know it.”Wide open spaces. Majestic mountains. Cheap housing. Alberta is marketing itself as the new land of opportunity to east coasters.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Despite bank stocks enjoying a slight but promising rebound on Tuesday, news of a potential funding crunch faced by Credit Suisse quickly put the good news times to an end.Canada’s air travel regulator has been handing out fines left and right, at 10,000 feet and on the ground, amid a surge in customer complaints.In the biggest moon-related conspiracy since “NASA faked the moon landing,” one Reddit user claims that Samsung is faking its moon photos.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Good news for all you tapwater fans, the US and Canada are moving towards making drinking water free of toxic chemicals.Canada’s banking regulator wants to be kept in the loop as Silicon Valley’s financial crisis ripples out.Canada’s chief science advisor released a report on long COVID, claiming the illness could be a “mass-disabling event” with the potential to ravage healthcare and the labour market.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Imagine this: Before you settle in for today’s Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) coverage, you should listen to yesterday’s episode to get caught up. Like any bingeable show these days, you gotta start at the first episode.Does the idea of lab-grown meat weird you out a little? Well, scientists hope the rise in lab-grown dairy could at least help you warm up to the idea.We’re taking it back to Grade 9 civics class and giving you an update on the Senate.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

We explain the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.Headlines announcing layoffs continue to crowd our feeds, and yet there are very few signs of cracks in the Canadian and US labour markets… so, what gives?Remember floppy discs? You might not! Used to store data way before the cloud and USBs, they haven't been commonly used since the 90s. But they're still kicking.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Imagine this: A future where your phone battery is so good that you never have to get through the day on a 10% charge again.Online purchase scams were the leading type of scams in Canada last year, per the Better Business Bureau, but a more dangerous contender is now coming for the crown.An acclaimed researcher has adjusted his happiness hypothesis with inflation, and then some.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Alberta has introduced new legislation to give itself more power over gun control.Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? US officials say they have new clues.We regret to inform you that Twitter drama has reached unfathomably silly new levels.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Global birth rates are on the decline, but one Japanese town has cracked the baby-making code.Lawyers for the plastics industry are fighting to make sure your kitchen cupboard stuffed with plastic bags stays well-stocked.Even as it deals with that pesky little issue of a potential ban in North America and the EU, TikTok is keeping on and looking for new ways to bolster its domination of Gen Z's eyeballs.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Waiting on a promotion? Well, there are two big names you’ll likely have to impress first: Myers and Briggs.Everything must go: Prices on some Teslas are down ~20% since January.From trading hiccups to stablecoin woes, the world’s largest crypto platform has had a rough 2023. And now, after a new report, regulators are circling like sharks before a feeding frenzy.Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO