As cities struggle with heat-relief strategies, another issue is at play... loneliness. Corinne Van Dusen explores the dangers of isolation during a heat wave in her preview of The Globe and Mail Today.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlas was developing a tool to help American communities prepare for extreme rainfall. Unfortunately, the Trump administration put a stop to it. Mike Ross gives you this story from The Washington Post.

The latest update to WhatsApp on iOS has posed an accessibility issue for recording audio messages. This update went forward despite beta testing feedback that flagged the issue. Steven Scott of Double Tap ponders why tech companies struggle with transparency in the development process.

Plus, Kelly Macdonald reviews today’s stories with host Grant Hardy in the Digest Review.

- Show Intro (00:00)
- The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:04)
- The Washington Post with Mike Ross (6:56)
- Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:32)
- Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald (21:55)

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This year’s Emmy nominations showcase a heap of Canadian talent. However, there are few people who should have made the list. Corinne Van Dusen previews The Globe & Mail Today with an article about the biggest surprises and snubs for this year’s nominations.

A new nicotine product is replacing e-cigarettes and causing concern for addiction amongst teens. Mike Ross shares this story in his preview of The Washington Post.

Belkin recently announced that they will stop supporting their smart home devices in 2026. Is smart home technology becoming more obsolete too quickly? Shaun Preece from Double Tap explores this question.

Plus, Kelly Macdonald joins host Grant Hardy for a Digest review.

- Show Intro (00:00)
- The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen ()
- The Washington Post with Mike Ross ()
- Double Tap with Shaun Preece ()
- Digest Review with Kelly MacDonald ()

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A county in Maine is trying to attract Canadian travellers back into the country. Corinne Van Dusen shares this story in her preview of The Globe and Mail Today.

Florists are taking on big flower and reimagining the flower industry in Canada. Amy Amantea dives into this story from Voices of The Walrus.

Uber is launching senior accounts and a simple mode for an easier app experience. Steven Scott from Double Tap gives more details.

Plus, should Democrats reimagine their relationship with the U.S. Supreme Court? Mike Ross explores this question in an opinion piece published in The Washington Post.

Highlights:

- Show Intro (00:00)
- The Globe and Mail Today with Corinne Van Dusen (1:14)
- Voices of The Walrus with Amy Amantea (8:10)
- Double Tap with Steven Scott (14:23)
- The Washington Post with Mike Ross (20:49)

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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