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OTR Backup 05/18/2026

Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76 | Perspective Media Here’s something Trump and Iran have in common Google unveils Googlebook: Android-powered AI laptops replace Chromebooks with Gemini at the OS level Google killed ChromeOS and launched Googlebook, a premium Android laptop where Gemini is the interface. Magic Pointer turns the cursor into an AI agent. Devices ship this autumn. Google Opal is the most impressive no-code app builder I've tested, and it's completely free to use You're missing out. Google holds a massive archive of everything you've ever looked at and this is how to view it Did you kno...
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OTR Backup 05/17/2026

Steve Sack editorial cartoon: Grill Master Trump An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on the U.S. economy and inflation, will publish on MinnPost each Thursday. The quiet relocation of people experiencing homelessness An old high school friend, a long drive, and a glimpse into the decisions that move people experiencing homelessness from one city to another 'Overwhelmingly clear' students cheated on exam: Western University prof Ontario tornado alerts: What you need to know Ontario has experienced its first tornado of spring and residents are urged to monitor alerts and follow safety guidelines during severe weather. ...

OTR Backup 05/16/2026

“Flea for Two” (1955)- in IB Technicolor! | Ontario city plans major tribute for 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip | Globalnews.ca Kingston will host concerts, screenings and tribute events marking 10 years since The Tragically Hip’s emotional final hometown show. University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary degree Your doctor’s AI notetaker may be making things up, Ontario audit finds - Ars Technica Made-up therapy referrals, incorrect prescriptions among the common mistakes. 7 places that I consider the worst to live in Ontario, as a Toronto local - Narcity Don't hate me (you know I'm right)...

OTR Backup 05/15/2026

The South rises to suppress Black voters again Android vs. iPhone: Which OS Dominates in the 2026 Smartphone War? - Comparison 2026 - PCMag Canada The walls are coming down, but which side of the fence is better? We pit Apple and Google against each other across 14 essential categories to see who truly rules the smartphone space. 10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why | ZDNET 5 Chromebooks you should buy now instead of waiting for a Googlebook Googlebooks are launching later this year as Google's next laptop solution. But why wait when you can buy these 5 Chromebooks now? Text scammers targeting Ontarians ...

OTR Backup 05/14/2026

33 Epic Tweets By Women That Made The Whole Internet Laugh Out Loud | Bored Panda Thanks to trailblazers like Burnett, countless funny women have since dominated T.V, movies, stand-up comedy stages, Netflix and yes, even, Twitter. Social media has given us all a new platform to show off our comedy chops and some of our favorite accounts are run by women. . Curiosities How we’re protecting you from scams and fraud We’re committed to building AI-driven protections and collaborating with industry and governments to keep you safe from scams and fraud. Elon Musk might be right — here's why putting AI data centers in space isn't as crazy as it sounds | Tom's Guide Android Auto is getting widgets, video apps, Dolby At...

OTR Backup 05/13/2026

7 Songs You May Not Know Neil Diamond Wrote Bramhall cartoons for May 2026 Take a look at the editorial cartoons from New York Daily News staffer Bill Bramhall for May and June 2026. Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are here - but I'm more excited for Google's response | ZDNET Ontario Gas Prices Rising: What you’ll pay Wednesday Ontario gas prices are set to rise three cents per litre on Wednesday. Expert Dan McTeague predicts GTA peak prices will hit 190.9 cents. See the diesel forecast. Canada's summer forecast says most places will be warmer than normal except for these spots - Narcity Some parts of the country w...

OTR Backup 05/12/2026

Mom, PLEASE Don't Tell That Story! Mom, PLEASE Don't Tell That Story! Every Google AI Tool Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide - Geeky Gadgets Discover over 30 free Google AI tools designed to enhance your productivity, streamline content creation, and simplify coding tasks in 2026. Google Health kills the Fitbit we knew, but maybe that's not a bad thing Alongside its new Fitbit Air, Google this week announced that the Fitbit app is dead, to be replaced by “Google... Ontario grandpa’s ‘autopilot’ advice: On aging and trucks We’re never too young to be taught, nor too old to learn, writes Rev. Harry Kleinhuis. ...