Expert: 鈥淪IM Swapping鈥�
The scam, known as "SIM swapping," involves fraudsters moving or "porting" phone numbers to a new device and then gaining access to personal information through apps and other data. Researchers at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology detailed the many ways that SMS two-factor authentication can go wrong, including multiple failings on the part of carriers to vet SIM-swap requests. (WIRED)
Expert: Medical assistance in dying
Hurrying to meet a looming court deadline, the federal government has given Canadians two weeks to weigh in on how far to extend access to medical aid in dying. Along with online consultations, federal cabinet ministers will be holding in-person discussions with experts across the country. (CBC)
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Expert: Iran - U.S. Crisis
Iran promised vengeance after a U.S. air strike in Baghdad on Friday killed Qassem Soleimani, Tehran鈥檚 most prominent military commander and the architect of its growing influence in the Middle East. Soleimani, a general who headed the overseas arm of the Revolutionary Guards, was regarded as the second most powerful figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Expert: Earthquakes
Early this morning, an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude, was felt in areas from Rigaud to Montreal to Saint-Bruno, and in parts of eastern Ontario, New York state and Vermont as well. (CBC)
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Experts: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to 鈥榮tep back鈥� from senior royal duties
The Queen has agreed to allow Prince Harry and Meghan to move part-time to Canada during a 鈥減eriod of transition鈥� after senior royals had 鈥渃onstructive discussions鈥� Monday. 鈥淎lthough we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family,鈥� the Queen said in a statement.
Experts: Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran鈥檚 capital, killing 176 passengers
The Ukraine International Airlines jet, Flight PS752, hurtled into farmland outside of Tehran only minutes after taking off from the capital鈥檚 main international airport on Wednesday morning. Fifty-seven聽Canadians were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed near Iran鈥檚 capital only minutes after takeoff. (CTV News)
Expert: Australia bushfires
Australia continues to burn after more than a month of raging bushfires, and it doesn't appear the smoke-filled skies will be clearing any time soon. More than five million hectares have burned, 19 people have died, and 21 people are missing. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. More than eight million more were under an emergency order. (CBC)
Experts: 2019 Holiday Season
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Expert: Dutch high court decision - reduced carbon emissions a human right
The Dutch high court has just upheld a decision that obliges the Dutch government to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 25% by 2020 to protect the human rights of its citizens. (New York Times)
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Experts: Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress
Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him on two counts on Wednesday, December 18. The first count charges him with abuse of power for allegedly pressuring the president of Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals while crucial U.S. security aid was being withheld. The second charges him with obstruction of Congress for stonewalling investigative efforts.
Expert: Cyber security, cyber attacks, and data breaches
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Expert: Female-only spaces
Are female-only spaces discriminatory? It was the conversion of an all-female gym into a mixed gym that triggered the debate. This past fall, the 脡conofitness Sports Centre in the Old Rosemont borough of Montreal announced that it would admit men as of December 20, 20219. The decision did not suit a segment of the customer base, that has since tried to put pressure on management.
Expert: Second phase of air passenger rights comes into effect in Canada
With the holiday season fast approaching and Canadians finalizing their travel plans, the federal government鈥檚 second wave of air passenger protections has come into full effect. As of Dec. 15, airlines now must abide by the Canadian Transportation Agency鈥檚 (CTA) second set of rules intended to protect travellers when their trips don鈥檛 go as planned.
Expert: 2019 UK election
The U.K. election campaign is entering its final days. On Thursday, the country will head to the polls for the third time in under five years. The incumbent Tory, Boris Johnson, is promising to "get Brexit done." Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn is proposing another referendum. (CBC)
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Expert: Russia Banned from Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping
Global antidoping leaders agreed unanimously on Monday to banish Russia from international sports 鈥� including next summer鈥檚 Olympic Games in Tokyo 鈥� for four years, the latest and severest punishment yet connected to a years long cheating scheme that has tarnished global sport. (New York Times)
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