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Is your Social Security number at risk? Signs someone might be stealing it

What to do if your Social Security number has been compromised If you suspect that your Social Security number has…

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Canada

2 Canadian families joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide and sexual extortion. When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer…

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Entertainment

Grieving adults are turning to a Muppet for comfort on social media. Is that a good thing?

Elmo is becoming something of an online therapist for adults who have fond memories of the fuzzy red Sesame Street Muppet from…

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Business

X is the latest social media site letting 3rd parties use your data to train AI models

Elon Musk’s X was already using your data to train its own artificial intelligence. Soon, it’ll let other companies do the…

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Health

This Guelph, Ont., couple is looking for a surrogate via social media after frustrating search

Stephanie Craig and Mike Murphy of Guelph, Ont., are a pretty average couple. They got married and bought a home together, and…

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Canada

Alberta government mulls legal action against social services agency that moved clients to motel

The Government of Alberta said it is eyeing legal action against Contentment Social Services if it does not return provincial…

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Health

Getting fitness tips on social media can be harmful — but it doesn’t have to be

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers…

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Business

B.C. beauty brand battles music giant over social media copyright

Suva Beauty founder Shaina Azad announced the end of her company’s wild ride to international acclaim six months ago in…

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Canada

After receiving threats, Summerside’s mayor returns to social media with a message

Summerside’s mayor has returned to social media and open-to-the-public office hours after an experience with online harassment that he ultimately had…

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Canada

Quebec man tells judge he set off homemade explosives for social media fame, money

A man from the Quebec City area will be sentenced on Friday for negligent use of explosives after admitting that he…

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