R.G. Richardson
@rgrichardson.bsky.social
Business economist and author of interactive finance and city guides eBooks/Apps at Amazon and Kobo. VOIP communications, secure email, and interactive websites at RGRichardson.ca. Mentoring! Saving Democracy and the environment worldwide from Canada.
In 2026, the FDA authorized four flavoured e-cigarettes for sale in the U.S., including fruit flavours like mango and blueberry, under Glas Inc.'s Glas G 2 device with pods named Gold, Sapphire, Classic Menthol, and Fresh Menthol. Can't you just feel the love?
Finance Interactive Dictionary – RG Richardson rgrichardson.ca/product/fina...
Finance Interactive Dictionary – RG Richardson
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OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches | Reuters www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches
An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities.
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The head start that the US companies enjoyed in the AI race is quickly vanishing. Chinese competitors are now nipping at their heels, and it’s causing a wave of anxiety in the American sector. blog.ecomtechnology.com/2026/08/amer...
American Tech Companies Are Suddenly Sweating Bullets as China Catches Up on AI
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Durbin: "Mr Blanche has aided and abetted the most corrupt administration in the history of the United States ... Blanche's willingness to casually lie under oath about he statement he made in a room full of witnesses shows the lengths he will go to to avoid offending President Trump."
The company that revolutionized manufacturing with the assembly line just found out that the latest business innovation might not actually maximize efficiency. news.rgrichardson.ca/2026/08/ford...
Ford rehires human engineers after AI falls short
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TikTok has a consistent answer to the lawsuits accusing it of harming children: settle, quietly, before a jury sees the evidence. On Monday it did so again. The company has agreed to settle three cases it was scheduled to fight in October, Reuters reported.
It Appears That the US Military Accidentally Killed Everybody on Board a Civilian Medevac Flight in New Mexico futurism.com/science-ener...
It Appears That the US Military Accidentally Killed Everybody on Board a Civilian Medevac Flight in New Mexico
A days-long electronic warfare drill was one of the causes behind the loss of a four-passenger medevac flight.
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Every day Europeans see horrific news reports about what’s happening here. The whole world is watching government agents beat up, kidnap, and shoot people. And the Canadians are so pissed that cross border traffic is down significantly, from 40-60%. Border towns are spiraling down the drain.
The US Military Has Been Using Elon Musk's Grok AI to Bomb Iran futurism.com/artificial-i...
The US Military Has Been Using Elon Musk's Grok AI to Bomb Iran
For the first time, a top US military official has admitted that Grok was a key tool in the devastating war on Iran.
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Two outgoing Republican senators abandoned their core demand standing in the way of Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general. Pathetic!
For the scientists who built and operated the system — and the researchers, educators and students who rely on its data — the timing feels particularly punishing. news.rgrichardson.ca/2026/08/us-p...
U.S. pulling ocean sensors a ‘shock’ for Canadian research
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said her state will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci after a recent fiery Senate hearing where the retired government scientist pleaded the Fifth Amendment in response to questions from Republican lawmakers. More MAGA?
One of the biggest names in gaming could use an infinite money glitch right now. With revenue falling and a string of acquisitions not paying off, Microsoft-owned Xbox will slash about one-fifth of its staff and divest from some development studios. blog.ecomtechnology.com/2026/07/xbox...
Xbox starts major layoffs to save its lagging biz
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Gianni infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup to private equity and Kushner/Trump family after massive pushback. The plan would have increased his pay packet from £4.5m to £47m. Such people can't protect the game or supporters. Sack the FIFA board.
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world
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NY sues Kalshi, saying it runs an “illegal gambling operation.” If you wagered that the state of New York would sue prediction market platform Kalshi and accuse it of being a gambling operation that’s not licensed by the state gaming commission, you’re in luck.
Trump's Medicaid work requirements are putting even terminally ill patients through bureaucratic nightmares to keep their health insurance — all to fund even more tax cuts for the wealthy.
BYD Eyes 20 Dealership Locations After Canada Greenlights Chinese EV Imports www.theenergymix.com/byd-eyes-20-... Thanks, Mark Carney and the Liberal Government!
BYD Eyes 20 Dealership Locations After Canada Greenlights Chinese EV Imports
Chinese automaking giant BYD is taking steps toward cementing its place in Canada’s EV market, with plans to open up to 20 dealerships across the country.
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AI or a robot and what's to come?! youtu.be/6wtfNE4z6a8?...
Five Easy Pieces Diner Scene
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Members of Maroon 5, Nickelback to appear at Foster gala - Victoria Times Colonist www.timescolonist.com/entertainmen...
Members of Maroon 5, Nickelback added to David Foster Foundation gala
Adam Levine and Chad Kroeger add further star power to the fundraising events Aug. 7-8 in Victoria.
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Developers say DeepSeek is good enough for a fraction of the cost. “You don’t need God to write your email.” news.rgrichardson.ca/2026/07/when...
When Americans choose Chinese AI
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Density change to lure hotels won’t include Old Town: city - Victoria Times Colonist www.timescolonist.com/local-news/d...
Density change to lure hotels to Victoria won't include Old Town: city
The city wants to increase allowable non-residential density in the central business district zone and establish a tax-exemption program to attract new hotels.
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Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues - Victoria Times Colonist www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/ange... Any talent anywhere in the party?
Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of BC Conservatives as shakeup continues
VICTORIA — Angelo Isidorou is out as executive director of the BC Conservatives, as a shakeup in the provincial opposition ranks continues.
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If your dream career involves a ring light, but you can’t get millions of people to like and subscribe, your moment has arrived. Big brands are increasingly looking to do business with small-time influencers, the Wall Street Journal reports. blog.ecomtechnology.com/2026/07/you-...
You can now make money off your 500 followers
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EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency | Reuters www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
More than 12,000 people have been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities following tips from the Office of Refugee Resettlement during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Well, I gave Mandani the benefit of the doubt. Absolutely showed his stripes on the socialist side of things by presenting State/City wide controlled groceries. No doubt that he is just hiding under the Democratic banner. Is this his first move towards a Socialist State, and more MAGA to come?
It turns out the greatest workplace perk is some gosh darn peace and quiet blog.ecomtechnology.com/2026/07/you-...
You probably just need some alone time
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BobbyBrainworms. "Isn't it great that 🇷🇺tRUmp chose RFKJr., a former heroin addict & guy who eats roadkill, snorts cocaine off toilet seats, swims in raw sewage & cut off a raccoon's penis, to be in charge of our health?" Reich-on-brand for FatSenileHairHitler's Project2025 MeinKampfForDummies. 😡
He is what he is a Junkie