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Canada's Federal Election 2025: A Nation Prepares to Vote

On Monday, April 28, Canadians will head to the polls to elect members of the House of Commons for the 45th Canadian Parliament. This election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's political landscape, with key issues such as climate change, economic recovery, and healthcare reform dominating party platforms. Advance polls have already seen record-breaking participation, with over 7.3 million Canadians casting their votes early. The election will also introduce a new 343-seat electoral map, reflecting changes from the 2021 census. As the nation gears up for election day, voters are encouraged to check their registration status and polling locations through the Elections Canada website. With the stakes high and the future uncertain, this election promises to shape Canada's trajectory for years to come.

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Company Behind Global IT Outage Offers £7.75 Gift Cards as Apology

 


In a recent global IT outage that disrupted hundreds of millions of computers, caused travel chaos, and impacted healthcare systems, the company responsible has attempted to make amends. Crowdstrike, the firm behind the incident, sent out an email to its team and partners, expressing apologies for the chaos. The email included a gesture of gratitude: £7.75 ($10 USD) UberEats gift cards. However, the irony struck when recipients encountered yet another ‘error’ message while trying to redeem the vouchers. Uber had flagged the vouchers as fraudulent due to their widespread use.

Crowdstrike’s chief executive, George Kurtz, emphasized their commitment to restoring affected systems fully. Industry experts warn that it could take weeks for all computers and systems to recover. Meanwhile, passengers stranded in airports during the outage faced significant disruptions, with airlines unable to process passengers and resorting to manual check-ins.

As the fallout continues, the company faces mounting criticism, leaving many wondering if this latest apology will suffice.

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