Canada holds a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers

TORONTO — Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public Saturday at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers who in the 1980s solidified trade ties with the U.S. and spoke out against South Africa’s apartheid. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and hockey great Wayne Gretzky were among … Read more

The Kate Middleton photo scandal is a rare — and consequential — flub

Kate Middleton’s botched photo editing job seen around the world is more than just catnip for tabloids and TikTok conspiracy theorists. It’s also the most instructive illustration of the AI-flecked new reality we live in, a maelstrom formed when distrust and established processes converge and create chaos. It’s hard to know what Middleton, aka the … Read more