Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Friday, as the community grapples with the aftermath of a school shooting that claimed the lives of six people, including five children and a teacher. Authorities revealed that police had visited the home of the teenage suspect multiple times due to mental health concerns, according to The Guardian.
The shooting, described as one of Canada's deadliest, occurred at Tumbler Ridge secondary school. Families are speaking of their loss, with Sarah Lampert, mother of 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, one of the victims, stating, "The tears just keep flowing," according to The Guardian. Police had previously seized firearms from the suspect's residence approximately two years ago but later returned them.
In other news, Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families who are taking legal action against major social media companies. Speaking at a trial in California, the Duke of Sussex thanked the families for "telling your stories over and over again," according to BBC Technology. The families allege that Instagram and YouTube are addictive by design, a claim the companies deny.
Meanwhile, in the United States, a top antitrust official, Gail Slater, resigned from her position at the Department of Justice (DOJ), sparking concerns about the White House's commitment to anti-monopoly enforcement. Slater, who was appointed last year by former President Donald Trump, announced her resignation on social media, writing, "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role," according to BBC Business.
Also, pop star Taylor Swift has taken legal action to block a bedding company's attempt to trademark the phrase "Swift Home." Swift's legal team argued that the company's branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature, potentially misleading consumers, according to BBC Business. The BBC has contacted the company, Cathay Home, and Swift's representatives for comment.
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