Donald Trump invites ridicule for eating KFC with a knife and fork

by Avneet Dhillon

Trump posted a photo on Twitter Monday evening that's prompting some questions about his eating habits.

Emoji equality: Useless trend or meaningful push to encourage diversity?

by Simran Singh

Google's announcement of 11 new emoji depicting women in different professional roles is the latest push for more diversity among the selection of tiny characters.

Hillary Clinton, Democrats react to balloons at DNC like seeing snow for the 1st time

by Justin Li

Hillary Clinton’s speech drew wild enthusiasm from Democratic convention-goers, but the joy in Philadelphia didn’t end there: The tens of thousands of red, white and blue balloons that came floating down after her historic address also had them reacting as if they were seeing snow for the first time.

Conservatives disappointed Bradley Cooper is a Democrat

Bradley Cooper's appearance at the Democratic National Convention has irked some conservative fans of the actor's portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in 2014's American Sniper.

Hillary Clinton makes history, but Bill makes the cover

by Sheena Goodyear

Hillary Clinton made history on Tuesday when she became the first woman to secure a presidential nomination from a major U.S. party — but more than a few American newspapers chose to mark the occasion with big pictures of her smiling husband.

Obama's shade on Trump has people looking up 'demagogue'

President Barack Obama made an oblique reference to Donald Trump in his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, calling the Republican candidate a "homegrown demagogue," which had people running for the dictionary.

Donald Trump's Reddit AMA was heavily moderated, totally boring

by Lauren O'Neil

Donald Trump officially participated in his first ever Reddit AMA on Wednesday evening as promised, and, despite some considerable attempts to make things rowdy, it was anything but.

Check out these quirky moments from the Democratic National Convention

by Simran Singh

From comedian Stephen Colbert's antics to questionable fashion, there is no shortage of entertaining moments at the Democratic National Convention.

Twitter blasts newspapers for printing photos of Bill, not Hillary

by John Bowman

Journalists and critics are taking newspapers to task for featuring photos of Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders to accompany their front-page stories about Hillary Clinton's nomination Tuesday night.

British Council employee attacks Prince George's 'white privilege' on Facebook

by Lauren O'Neil

A 52-year-old British Council employee is in hot water this week for allegedly slamming the eldest son of Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, for his "cheeky grin" and "white privilege" on Facebook.

Susan Sarandon had the worst time at the Democratic National Convention

by Avneet Dhillon

Actress and longtime Bernie Sanders supporter Susan Sarandon didn't look like she was enjoying herself at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday.

Donald Trump to host a Reddit AMA during the Democratic convention

by Lauren O'Neil

The Republican presidential candidate is set to host his first ever Ask Me Anything session on Reddit this Wednesday, which is either very dumb or very smart.

Republicans mock Clinton for saying she's held to a higher 'Hillary standard'

by Avneet Dhillon

Hillary Clinton said she's held to a different standard than anyone else as the subject of "inaccurate, mean-spirited attacks." Republicans agree there's a double standard — but for entirely different reasons.

Activists use Pokemon Go to put spotlight on Syrian kids in war

Syrian activists are using the world's fascination with the Pokemon Go craze to raise awareness of the plight of children in the country's war zones.

Zara accused of stealing from indie artists, shoppers call for boycott

by Avneet Dhillon

More than a dozen designers, including two Canadian companies, are alleging Spain-based retailer Zara stole their designs.

Awkward dance breaks make the Republican National Convention worth watching

by Lauren O'Neil

Don't let big names like Scott Baio and that guy from Duck Dynasty fool you – the real stars of this year's Republican National Convention won't be getting up on stage to speak.

Border wall built around Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star

by Avneet Dhillon

In a display of mockery, a Los Angeles artist built a miniature border wall around Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The six-inch-tall structure was complete with barbed wire, "Keep out" signs, and American flags.

How to catch 'em all in Canada: Pokemon Go tips from a 'seasoned' pro

by Lauren O'Neil

So you wanna be the very best, eh? Like no one ever was? Good luck, my fellow Canucks — you'll need it.

Victoria Beckham kisses daughter on the lips, Instagram users flip out

by Jillian Bell

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham sparked online debate this week when she posted a picture of herself kissing her five-year-old daughter, Harper, on the mouth.

911 'pocket dial' problem causes dispatchers to hang up on dying man

by Lauren O'Neil

The death of a Virginia man whose 911 call was dismissed has sparked an investigation into how dispatchers have been handling the recent influx of "butt dials."

Baby lost in chaos of Nice attack reunited with parents

by Avneet Dhillon

A baby boy who was separated from his family during the truck attack in Nice Thursday night has been found after an appeal for help was widely shared on Facebook.

Canadian leaders condemn 'senseless' Bastille Day attack in France

Canadians and their political leaders joined the rest of the world in expressing shock and outrage over the deaths of dozens of people in Nice, France, after a man driving a truck loaded with weapons plowed into a crowd of people on Thursday.

The music 'moved him': George W. Bush's bopping during Dallas memorial explained

by Haydn Watters

Some people judge those who laugh at funerals. But what about those who "dance"? George W. Bush did just that during Monday's Dallas memorial.

Photos U.K. prime ministers come and go, but Larry the cat is staying put

by Evan Mitsui

Larry, the beloved No. 10 Downing Street tabby cat, will stay on even as Prime Minister David Cameron, who brought him in to deal with a rodent problem in 2011, moves out.

Underwear model Teresa May mistaken for U.K.'s prime minister-designate

by Jillian Bell

Over the past few weeks, not-so-news-savvy British Twitter users have bombarded underwear model Teresa May with political commentary and congratulations for becoming prime minister.

The Pokemon Go phenomenon, explained by a millennial

by Lauren O'Neil

Pokemon Go is more than a viral sensation: it's an ice-breaker, an inadvertent exercise app, and a dream come true for nostalgic Nintendo fans.

David Cameron (literally) hums a song of relief after announcing resignation

by Jillian Bell

Maybe David Cameron could have done a better job of hiding his relief after announcing he would be replaced by a successor by Wednesday.

Getting hurt, mugged and even finding a dead body with Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go, a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, is an "augmented reality" game which layers gameplay onto the physical world.

Video #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 offers comfort in wake of U.S. shootings

As grief sets in from this week's deadly shootings in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights and Dallas, many on the internet have been looking for relief. Some of that has come in the form of a hashtag.

PHOTOS O.J., Oscar and Tiger: One-time heroes who fell from grace

South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison this week for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Here are nine other athletes who have fallen from grace.

Number of U.S. blacks killed by police hard to pin down with no official figures

by Lauren O'Neil

The actual number of black Americans killed by police is proving hard to pin down without official U.S. statistics.

Parade 'float' of SUV hitting cyclist causes controversy

by Haydn Watters

A black SUV pretending to have hit a biker that took part in this year’s Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on Monday that’s causing all sorts of controversy.

Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh blames Obama and Black Lives Matter for Dallas shootings

by Avneet Dhillon

As news emerged Thursday evening of a deadly shooting in Dallas that killed five police officers, one former congressman wasted no time placing the blame on the U.S. president.

Temper-tantrum toddler finally gets to meet Harjit Sajjan

by Lien Yeung

The two-year-old who cried she couldn't meet the defence minister on Canada Day finally gets her way. Harjit Sajjan also threw in a personalized tour of Parliament.

Marvel fuels internet clash by making Iron Man a 15-year-old black girl

by Lauren O'Neil

Tony Stark will soon be replaced in Marvel's Iron Man comics by a teen genius named Riri Williams. 'Uh oh,' says everybody on Twitter.

#SayHisName: Americans react to videos of police killings

by Avneet Dhillon

After the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Twitter users have latched onto the #SayHisName hash tag to call attention to the growing number of black men dying at the hands of police.

Manager draws online ire for refusing to let employee attend grad ceremony

by Dexter Brown

An anonymous manager who thought it was "unprofessional" that an employee quit because they didn't allow her to go to her graduation sparks furious debate online. Writing on a professional development and management site, the manager wanted to know how they should contact the employee to prevent her from making the same "mistake" again.

Ramadan attacks leave Muslims wondering: Where is the public outpouring of grief and solidarity?

by Sheena Goodyear

Social media reaction to the deadly wave of violence in Baghdad and other Muslim areas of the world is nowhere near the widespread outpouring following attacks in Paris, Brussels and Orlando, prompting the question: "Is red blood from brown skin not important?"

Rapper Azealia Banks defends skin bleaching

by Avneet Dhillon

Rapper Azealia Banks defended the use of skin lightening products after she received backlash from people who believe it goes against her previous comments on black culture.

Why passthoughts could make passwords a thing of the past

Do you ever worry about the security of your online passwords? Soon your own thoughts could be channelled into protecting your data. A team at the University of California, Berkeley is working on a technology called passthoughts that uses a person’s brainwaves to identify them.

Clinton draws flak after FBI calls her email use careless, not criminal

by Avneet Dhillon

Hillary Clinton may have avoided the legal consequences of her email scandal, but that isn't stopping others from condemning her actions.

Watch people eat food live online with Twitch's social eating channel

by Jonathan Ore

Good news for gastronomical voyeurs: Twitch, the live streaming platform typically associated with video games, has launched a social eating channel, where people can watch and interact with people while they eat.

Canning the Classic: BlackBerry smartphone mourned by fans, laughed at by critics

by Haydn Watters

BlackBerry is getting rid of its Classic smartphone model — an announcement that has left longtime fans of the Waterloo, Ont.-based company mourning and fuelled fodder for its critics.

Google Doodle has scientists jumping for joy as Juno reaches Jupiter

by Lauren O'Neil

Google salutes NASA with animated Doodle that shows scientists cheering as the Juno probe enters Jupiter's orbit.

3D printing breakthrough gives cancer patient new jaw

A 68-year-old Indiana man who lost part of his face to cancer can now smile again after getting a new 3D printed jaw.

Christian Mingle must let LGBT singles use dating site after losing court battle

by Lauren O'Neil

God-loving gay singles have won the right to mingle on the world's most popular Christian dating site following the settlement of an anti-discrimination lawsuit.

Toddler has temper tantrum after not getting to see Harjit Sajjan

by Haydn Watters

The terrible twos are are an age known for temper tantrums. But the meltdowns aren't often over Canadian political figures. Not the case for two-year-old Sophia Popalyar, who freaked out after not getting to see Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan on Canada Day.

Tiger shark sonogram shows 20 babies baring their teeth

by Lauren O'Neil

Researchers can now study pregnant tiger sharks in their natural habitat without cutting them open and killing their babies, thanks to ultrasound technology.

Boris Johnson drops out of U.K. leadership race, Internet explodes

by Avneet Dhillon

After leading the U.K. out of the European Union, former London mayor Boris Johnson decides he's unlikely to win the Conservative leadership and become prime minister. Twitter users begin sharing their impression of #Borexit.

Handle it over: U.S. wants to collect social media info from some travellers

by Haydn Watters

They know where you live, how old you are, and if they get their way, border agents might even find out your Twitter handle. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has put in a proposal to collect social media details from some non-immigrant visitors entering the country.