Day 6

Day 6 from the CBC gives you a fresh perspective on the week's news like no other. Expect an eclectic mix of arts, culture, politics, and quirky stories that make us human. Dive in for an enlightening, entertaining and enlightening week-end journey.

Some AI agents cheat. But others act as whistleblowers. Could we use that to mitigate the threats posed by AI?

PLUS:Nevermind Skynet, for a retro-futuristic view of AI, check out Colossus: The Forbin ProjectHow the rising price of diesel could drive up the price of nearly everythingShould I Play It? Fire Emblem: Fortune's WeaveNew novel The Rayburn Affair explores generative AI, creativity and the costs of ambitionRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
AI is scoring well on the toughest tests humans can design. What happens when it catches up to us?

PLUS:How pop stars use name changes to reinvent and rebelAs Israelis head to the polls, a writer and pollster says the stakes have never been higherHow the attacks of 9/11 and the war on terror laid the groundwork for Donald TrumpDespite a far-fetched premise, Whalefall offers a chance to better-understand sperm whalesRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
How to break up with big U.S. tech companies

PLUS:Why Sony’s push to digital-only video games has sparked a backlashWhy university students living in residence get better grades than those living off-campusTig Notaro’s Oscar-nominated documentary is a life-affirming portrait of a close friend’s deathRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Conservative writer Charlie Sykes says Canada is right to take a stand against Trump’s tariffs

PLUS:What's Happening with the Neighbours Downstairs?Why is Peter Lorre referenced in so many classic cartoons?A Palestinian humanitarian worker says Israel is erasing the possibility of a Palestinian stateFurious has been called a post-Epstein thriller. Should you watch it?Author Sarah Smarsh, celebrates Dolly Parton's working-class feminismRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
What could a future without an auto industry look like for Canada?

PLUS:New trial data suggest mRNA vaccines could help transform cancer treatmentWhy are premium vinyl releases from big stars missing finished mixes and whole songs?It’s not your imagination; stolen food really does taste betterAndy Richter says his unexpected run on Dancing with the Stars was a joyful giftRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly quiz.
How global pension funds are re-thinking risk in the age of climate change

PLUS:Why an information officer in BC kept livestreaming even as he fled a wildfire with his familyThe cost of Canada's heavy reliance on U.S. tech, and what it would take to change itWhere are all the 'bears'? How weight-loss drugs are changing the celebration of big-bodied gay menHe was tracked on Flock cameras and surrounded by police – but he hadn’t committed any crimeRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz
Following deadly strike, Ukraine warns of accelerated Russian missile production ahead of winter

PLUS:Pro-Israel lobby group poured record-breaking amount of money into Michigan's Democratic primary and lostThis comedian turned an abandoned New York newsstand into a whimsical pop-up offering puppet shows and rat's foot keychainsMiss Piggy is a karate-chopping hog and feminist icon. The woman who created her is proud of that legacyRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
A record-breaking wildfire season is straining Europe's aerial firefighting capacity

PLUS:Has AI improved enough to write a bestselling novel?What is the Cockroach Janta Party — the Gen-Z group behind India's mass protest movement?This ethical hacker accessed free tickets to almost every U.S. music festival this summer, thanks to A.I.Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
Everyone wants to see The Odyssey on IMAX. Why is it so hard to make more IMAX theatres?

PLUS:Why Trump’s tariffs might stick around even after TrumpThe Trump administration sanctioned ICC judges. A Canadian judge if fighting backThe rise of competitive speed-puzzlingRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.
As they head to the finals, Spain's World Cup squad is a great team with an even better story

PLUS: Two Canadian freighters have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran beganHow much of The Odyssey aligns with real historic events and places?After 50 years, Montrealers are ready to feel nostalgic for the 1976 OlympicsRiffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.