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The Upper Midwest is experiencing unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, impacting outdoor activities and leading to park closures and evacuations in affected areas, with residents and businesses affected by the poor air conditions.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has faced criticism for banning Canadians from sharing news content on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, amid an ongoing dispute with the Canadian government over a law requiring social media to compensate news outlets for shared content. The ban has come under fire for its timing, as residents of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, are currently being evacuated due to wildfires. Many residents are frustrated by their inability to share news stories about safety concerns and have resorted to sharing screenshots instead. Despite the backlash, Meta has stated that it will not lift the ban.