Microsoft's millennial chatbot tweets racist, misogynistic comments

Within 24 hours of its launch, Tay has denied the Holocaust, endorsed Donald Trump, insulted women and claimed that Hitler was right.

The Internet thinks David Letterman looks like Santa Claus

David Letterman has transformed into a new – perhaps jollier-looking – man.

Microsoft releases teen chat bot to learn about online dialogue

On Wednesday, Microsoft released Tay.ai, a chat bot aimed at 18- to 24-year-olds living in the United States, though it can be kind of a jerk.

Goldfish who can't keep his mouth open gets tiny goldfish braces

by Lauren O'Neil

Here's a goldfish with braces. You're welcome.

Facebook to notify users of impersonating profiles

by Maham Shakeel

The social network is testing a new tool to scan profiles and flag imitations, which will then be reviewed by Facebook’s team.

Babbling baby interrupts Bill Morneau's budget speech

by Haydn Watters

A babbling baby briefly halted Finance Minister Bill Morneau as he was delivering his first federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Rob Ford mourned online by politicians and citizens across Canada

The death of Rob Ford, councillor and former mayor of Toronto, set off a torrent of condolences, reaction and ruminations by Canadian citizens and politicians of all stripes from across the country.

Rob Ford's death makes headlines around the world

by Haydn Watters

Media outlets around the world are reacting to the death of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. He died this morning after battling cancer since 2014. News of his death has made headlines in the United States and as far away as China.

People react with horror online to Brussels attacks, posting video, photos

Explosions hit Brussels airport and Maelbeek subway station in the Belgian capital Tuesday, leading many to post their eyewitness accounts on social media.

Underwear-stealing cat pilfers about 30 pairs of boxer briefs

The Hamilton, New Zealand, cat has a penchant for men’s underwear and socks, particularly patterned boxer briefs.

Boaty McBoatface could be the name of U.K. Antarctic research ship

The council is ready to build a $375-million polar research vessel, which should start its voyage to Antarctica 2019. Before that all that, they wanted to give it a name.

Spring has arrived. Here's what it looks like across the country

by Haydn Watters

It's the first day of spring. That means warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and summer are on the way. But that's not quite the case in every part of the country. Here's what the start of spring looks like across Canada.

Five apps that Trump the rest

From an app that gives you Trump's hairdo to one that hides all things Trump, there's something for everyone.

#Blessed? Pope Francis begins 'new journey,' joins Instagram

by Haydn Watters

Pope Francis has upped his social media game yet again. This time, he's gotten himself an Instagram account. He's already scored more than 750,000 followers.

'Pet bereavement days' now offered by some U.S. companies

by Maham Shakeel

There's no law to mandate time off yet, but some companies understand that their employees aren't at their best when a beloved pet has just died.

Fisherman's dog found on island 5 weeks after it fell into the sea

by Arman Aghbali

When his year-old dog fell off a fishing boat, fisherman Nick Haworth held out hope, but as the days passed he lost faith that Luna would return to him.

Snoop Dogg's Instagram error helps promote remote Romanian village

by Maham Shakeel

The U.S. rapper was in Bogotá, Colombia this week when he posted a selfie on Instagram but accidentally tagged a small village.

Pom-poms and plastic pants: Toronto Fashion Week's most cutting-edge looks

by Lauren O'Neil

Much of what's seen at Toronto Fashion Week is wearable. But not a season goes by without at least a few gems that raise eyebrows – and interest – in our home and native land.

Updated American men drop to their knees, literally beg Justin Trudeau to run for U.S. president

Prime minister Justin Trudeau's trip to the U.S. may have left too good an impression on the American public.

Nikon advertises its heritage by featuring a Fujifilm camera

Nikon accidentally included a Fujifilm product in an ad meant to honour the company's legacy.

#FakeIndy5Titles predicts how Indiana Jones enters his 70s

Harrison Ford is getting his fedora and whip back for another go at playing Indiana Jones, except by the time the new Indy is in theatres, the actor will be 77-years-old.

Women read sexist Donald Trump quotes in powerful new attack ad

by Lauren O'Neil

New anti-Trump ad features horrible things Donald Trump has said about women, as read by women.

Mother sends her 'unappreciative son' a $40,000 invoice

by Arman Aghbali

When a young man refused to help his mother and younger brother, she sent him an invoice for nearly $40,000 so that he was aware of how she'd been supporting him.

Pranksters troll TV station with fake news tips from The Simpsons

by Lauren O'Neil

Simpsons fans are trolling TV stations worldwide with fake news tips and screenshots from the show.

SXSW apologizes for asking U.S. Olympian to remove her hijab

The 30-year-old Olympian ran into some trouble while trying to register for the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, TX.

Penguin travels every year to visit man who rescued him

by Arman Aghbali

Ever since a 71-year-old Brazilian man rescued this penguin, he's regularly travelled to his beach visit the man.

Diabetes-sniffing dog, Jedi, saves 7-year-old young master, Luke

by Maham Shakeel

He’s trained to fetch a short stick used by service dogs as an alert, to bow when Luke’s sugar levels are low and to raise a paw when the levels are high.

Trudeau's kids have fun while dad gives boring adult speech

While Trudeau and Obama made a grand speech about reciprocity between nations, Trudeau's kids goofed around on the White House lawn.

Obama, Trudeau trade hockey barbs

by John Bowman

U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ribbed each other on their countries' hockey successes in their remarks at the arrival ceremony for the official visit Thursday, but Twitter users called an offside over their facts.

Obama will skip Nancy Reagan's funeral to attend SXSW festival

by Lauren O'Neil

U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the SXSW festival in Texas next week — on the same day as Nancy Reagan's funeral.

Facebook patents system to identify new slang terms before they're cool

In an attempt not to become like our parents, Facebook has received a new patent that will help it avoid asking, "Is that what the kids call it?"

Bumble dating app now helps you make friends

by Maham Shakeel

The dating app Bumble is offering users the option to choose if they are looking specifically for romantic prospects, platonic buddies or both.

Instagramming your food could make it taste better: study

by Jillian Bell

A new study published in the Journal of Consumer Marketing says that your social media foodie pals are probably getting more enjoyment out of their meals than you are.

Woman drives through Illinois despite 15-foot tree stuck in car's bumper

Police in Illinois arrested a woman for drunk driving thanks to a tip that someone was driving a car that had a tree lodged somewhere between its grille, bonnet and bumper.

Comedy show wants to help Canada build U.S. border wall

Building a wall between Canada and the United States was a laughable idea during the U.S. presidential race, but it's one that never quite disappears.

NYC's Full Figured Fashion Week taps Toronto for plus-size modelling talent

by Lauren O'Neil

Modelling scouts head North in search of top-notch talent for New York City's Full Figured Fashion Week.

Poop and pee plague the presidential race for Republican candidates online

by Lauren O'Neil

With potty-mouthed political tirades becoming par for the course, more people are holding up the U.S. election as proof that 'America is going down the toilet.'

New Yorker gives free makeovers to dogs in animal shelters

by Maham Shakeel

A New York man is travelling to nearby animal shelters to primp pups that are available for adoption.

Dartmouth darling delights drivers with Michael Jackson moves

Mitch Owen was on his way to the grocery store in Dartmouth, N.S., when his friend asked him if he'd seen something strange by the side of the road.

Trump assures America his normal-sized hands means he has normal-sized 'something else'

When Marco Rubio started talking about Donald Trump's hands, conversation really went below the belt at Thursday's Republican presidential debate.

Romney's criticism of Trump attract cries of hypocrisy, GOP split

Former Republican U.S.presidential nominee, Mitt Romney may have publicly condemned Donald Trump, but for many the speech came across as too little too late, if not hypocritical.

New project monitors social media for signs of mental illness

by Lauren O'Neil

A group of scientists in Canada and France are developing a set of tools to help doctors, psychologists and researchers monitor social media posts for signs of mental illness.

McDonald's debuts Happy Meal boxes that transform into VR goggles

by Maham Shakeel

McDonald’s Sweden will be selling Happy Meal boxes that can be transformed into virtual reality headsets.

Chris Christie was a hostage during Trump speech, internet suspects

When Donald Trump took the stage to celebrate his Super Tuesday victories it was New Jersey governor Chris Christie who was the star of the show.

Kiddle search engine removes block on 'gay,' 'puberty' after criticism

Kiddle, a website billed as a "visual search engine for kids," was criticized on Twitter this week for blocking certain search terms as "bad words," including "gay," "puberty," "menstruation," and "child abuse."

#SuperTuesday: Searches for 'How can I move to Canada?' spike

The number of Google searches for "how can I move to Canada" increased dramatically on Super Tuesday, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scores big wins.

KFC fires manager who fired transgender woman

by Maham Shakeel

KFC says the manager violated the company policy which is inclusive of gender identity and sexual orientation.

John Oliver asks America to make Donald Drumpf again

Donald Trump may currently have a last name useful for victory-based wordplay, but if it's up to comedian John Oliver, Trump will become Drumpf.

Sam Smith's claim that he's the 'first openly gay man' to win an Oscar attracts ire

Sam Smith's win for Best Original Song was already a surprise for many people, but some are calling his erroneous statement that he was the first openly gay man to have won an Oscar even more baffling.

Boy gets stuck in first vending machine he's ever seen

by Maham Shakeel

Up to 12 emergency personnel were needed to release the four-year-old’s arm from the machine after nearly six hours.