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Classic sexism tells us that men are aggressive and reserved. They can take out the trash, change a lightbulb, and fix the car, but they can’t give affection to a child because that requires more emotional capacity.Even though this notion sounds ridiculous, it’s still widespread in our society. So when Reddit user AlNuevoMundo was spotted playing with his colleague’s 7-year-old daughter, he instantly became the office creep.As the man tried to explain himself, he realized that he was confronting not just a suspicious…

Ensuring the health and safety of employees in the workplace is one of the top priorities of companies. But even under the best conditions, injuries and illnesses still occur, and how they’re addressed can make all the difference.Unfortunately, the boss of this worker didn’t handle their wrist accident as well as she could have. The employee struggled for a few months, going to doctor’s appointments and requesting lighter work, only to be completely ignored by the manager. Knowing that would be the end of their work…

OpenAI left a lot of jaws on the floor last month when it shared the first footage made by Sora, its AI-powered text-to-video generator. The quality, while not perfect, was extraordinary, and left many wondering about the kind of transformational impact that such technology will have on the creative industries, including Hollywood. OpenAI has yet to release Sora to the public — that’s expected to happen later this year — but the company is happy to continue impressing everyone by dropping regular Sora-generated…

Last week, Sony produced a poll asking participants to pit PlayStation-exclusive titles against each other to see which would come out on top. The bout is still ongoing, but fans were quick to point out the absence of Bloodborne, which some may interpret as a tad suspicious. The original post on Twitter/X invites users to determine “which PlayStation game reigns supreme.” Voting showed that—in the first round—God of War Ragnarok beat out Demon’s Souls, The Last of Us: Part II trounced Horizon Forbidden West, while…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksToronto & GTAMusicJoe Walsh was the night's scene-stealer with his impressive guitar solos and sheer likabilityPublished Mar 14, 2024  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  2 minute read The Eagles/ Kevin Mazur/Special to Toronto Sun torsunArticle contentThe EaglesScotiabank ArenaWednesday nightRATING: ***1/2 (three and a half out of four)Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest…

TikTok’s rough week in the west went from bad to worse today when Italian authorities slapped the app with a €10mn fine over a viral challenge called the “French scar.” The game invites users to pinch their cheeks until they leave a lasting bruise. It became particularly popular in Italy, which prompted scrutiny from the country’s competition regulator. Following a probe, investigators concluded that TikTok had failed to protect users from “the potentially dangerous” content. The watchdog…

COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are NotedResearch shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain agingBy Ziyad Al-Aly & The Conversation US Credit: Eva Almqvist/Alamy Stock Vector The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as a significant health condition that many experience after COVID-19.Brain fog is a…

Matthew Perry designated over $1 million to the trustees of the “Alvy Singer Living Trust,” which is named after the main character Woody Allen portrayed in his 1977 film Annie Hall. According to legal documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the will (which was signed by Perry in 2009) outlines that the “residue and remainder” of the actor’s estate should be distributed to the unnamed trustees and notes that the arrangement was dated “June 2, 1999, as amended and restated in its entirety earlier this date, between me,…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeRyan Gosling had the Oscars crowd in hysterics with his long-awaited performance of “I’m Just Ken”.The actor, 43, was one of several performers to entertain the star-studded audience in attendance at the 96th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday (10 March) at the illustrious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.After much speculation as to whether Gosling would agree to perform the song…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJonathan Ross’s presenting of ITV’s Oscar coverage has been dubbed “hell on earth” and “a nightmare”.The Academy Awards, which is taking place in Los Angeles, has returned to terrestrial television in the UK for the first time since 2004, when the annual ceremony was poached by Sky.Ahead of the Jimmy Kimmel-fronted main event, Ross introduced ITV’s coverage of the night alongside a…