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[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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Marc Miller, Canada’s culture minister, told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa that the law would likely apply to companies including Meta and Snapchat, though they aren’t named.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Social media services, including adult content platforms, would also face new requirements under the law to "mitigate risks associated with exposure" to various categories of harmful content and apply labels to synthetically generated content.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The connectome may also reveal basic principles that apply to nervous systems across species, including humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Kalshi said the rule will apply to "markets with heightened insider or manipulation risk."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Yup. If you do a good job—if Ari gives you a positive review—then at the end of the summer, you can apply to the Food Network show.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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