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Ukraine Offers Firefighters to Aid California After Social Media Post

January 13, 2025

In the wake of Donald Trump Jr's social media post suggesting a link between Ukraine and the California wildfires, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to send 150 firefighters to help. This comes as California faces one of its most devastating natural disasters, with entire neighborh

politics

Should Subway Bosses Ride the Trains?

January 12, 2025

Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing

politics

Trump's Canada Idea: Why Not an Anglosphere Alliance Instead?

January 11, 2025

In the past, the U. S. has tried to invade Canada several times. Now, President-Elect Donald Trump seems interested in absorbing Canada into the U. S. But why? Is it a serious proposal or just a bluff? Many Canadians don't want to be part of the U. S. , and annexing Canada could change U. S. politic

politics

Canada's Liberal Party: Searching for Trudeau's Successor

January 11, 2025

Canada is on the hunt for a new prime minister after Justin Trudeau stepped down. The Liberal Party will soon announce its choice, set for March 9. This change comes as the country faces big challenges like a shaky economy and rising political heat. Mark Carney, a finance expert who handled the 200

health

Major Milestones: From Smoking Ban to Snow Days

January 11, 2025

Imagine waking up on January 11th and finding out that something you've been doing for years is actually harmful. That's what happened in 1964 when U. S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a serious health risk. This wasn't just any report; it was a game-chan

environment

Plane Grounded After Unwanted Drone Encounter Over Wildfires

January 11, 2025

Imagine this: a special firefighting plane from Canada, known as a CL-415 "Super Scooper, " was helping battle the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. This plane, nicknamed Quebec 1, hit a drone that was flying where it shouldn't be. The collision caused a hole in

sports

Paul Peterson: The Globe-Trotting Golfer with a Heart of Gold

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered what it takes to become a professional golfer who's won five times? Meet Paul Peterson, a name that might not ring as many bells as Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods, but his journey is no less impressive. Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Peterson's love for golf took him to Oregon State

business

Meet Val Boreland: The New Boss of SpinCo’s Shows

January 11, 2025

NBCUniversal has just hired Val Boreland as the President of Entertainment for its spinoff company, SpinCo. This means she’ll be in charge of shows on cable networks like USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E! , Syfy, and Golf Channel. Boreland’s experience shows she knows how to buy and create good c

health

Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

January 11, 2025

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

politics

Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Nation Pays Respect

January 10, 2025

Former presidents, celebrities, and other notable figures gathered to honor Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. His remains were carried to the Capitol in a horse-drawn procession and placed on the Lincoln Catafalque, where he lay in state for two days. President Joe Biden declared Thur