The Conversation, Author at HipHopCanada.com

Person playing a video game in front of multiple screens, illustrating the impact of the US$55B Electronic Arts takeover 2025 on the gaming industry and workers.

The World

$55B Electronic Arts Takeover Shakes Gaming Industry

Electronic Arts (EA) is one of the world’s largest gaming companies. It has agreed to be acquired for US$55 billion in the second largest...

The ConversationOctober 24, 2025

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The World

Vladdy Guerrero’s $500M Deal Proves Crucial as Jays Soar

TLDR: Signed months before their first World Series in 32 years, Vladdy Guerrero Jr.’s $500M deal has become a defining move of the Blue...

The ConversationOctober 24, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays at bat earlier in the 2025 season on the way to their first World Series appearance in 32 years.

The World

Blue Jays Fever Sets In As Canada Readies for the World Series for the First Time in 32 Years

Late on an October Monday night, George Springer smashed a three-run homer to send nearly 45,000 fans in Toronto’s Rogers Centre — and a...

The ConversationOctober 24, 2025

A digital illustration of recording artist Bad Bunny getting ready to take the field for a Super Bowl halftime show performance.

Features

Why Conservatives Are Mad About the Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Soon after the NFL’s announcement that Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl halftime show, conservative media outlets and Trump administration...

The ConversationOctober 22, 2025

Vibrant digital illustration showing Spotify app with AI music label, symbolizing the rise of AI music and changing ways we listen.

Features

Why New AI Music Labels on Spotify Could Change Everything

TLDR: What happens when your favourite song isn’t entirely human anymore? The new AI-music labels on Spotify could transform how we discover, trust, and...

The ConversationOctober 14, 2025

Digital illustration comparing the 1929 stock market crash with today's AI boom, symbolizing how technology hype cycles repeat across eras.

The World

Are We Headed for Another Boom and Bust with AI?

The electrification boom of the 1920s set the United States up for a century of industrial dominance and powered a global economic revolution. But...

The ConversationOctober 14, 2025

A cinematic digital illustration of the Belfast Giants skating under glowing teal and gold lights, with fans from both sides of the stands cheering together.

The World

How Belfast Giants Hockey Builds Peace in Northern Ireland

TLDR: The Belfast Giants hockey team is helping unite Northern Ireland by creating a rare neutral space free from sectarian tensions. In its simplest...

The ConversationOctober 11, 2025

Bullets on a table, to represent American guns causing Cartel violence in Mexico.

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How Trafficked American Guns Fuel Cartel Violence in Mexico

TLDR: More than 135,000 American guns were trafficked to Mexico in 2022, fuelling cartel violence and exposing legal enforcement gaps on both sides of...

The ConversationOctober 11, 2025

Digital illustration of AI-generated influencer Tilly Norwood creating a social media video, symbolizing the future of AI-generated creativity.

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What AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Reveals About Digital Culture, Ethics and the Responsibilities of Creators

TLDR: AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is forcing Hollywood — and audiences — to confront new questions about creativity, ethics, and the human role in...

The ConversationOctober 10, 2025

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How ‘Polite Racism’ Shapes Hidden Exclusions in Canada

TLDR: Polite racism — the subtle, “civil” form of racial exclusion — hides behind Canada’s multicultural ideals. True inclusion demands honest reflection, systemic reform,...

The ConversationOctober 10, 2025

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Autistic Students Deserve Better Inclusion in Canadian Schools

TLDR: Many autistic students in Canada are still excluded from full participation in school. True inclusion means training, funding, accountability, and respect for rights....

The ConversationOctober 9, 2025