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Canada's Trade Tussle: A Clash of Politics and Economics

November 2, 2025

In a recent turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that he had advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford against airing a controversial anti-tariff advertisement in the U. S. This ad, which referenced a speech by former U. S. President Ronald Reagan, apparently ruffled the feathers of

politics

FBI's Work Stops: Who Pays the Price?

November 2, 2025

The FBI is in trouble. The government shutdown is making it hard for them to do their job. They can't pay people who help them with investigations. This puts the country at risk. Agents can't gather important information. Retired agents say this could lead to big problems. The shutdown is the secon

politics

Sudan's El-Fasher: A City Under Siege and Satellite Evidence of Atrocities

November 1, 2025

Sudan's western region of Darfur is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with El-Fasher, the last stronghold of the regular army, falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. The RSF, now in control of all five state capitals in Darfur, has been accused of committing mass killi

education

Music Education Gets a Boost: New Partnership Aims to Bring Music Back to Schools

November 1, 2025

A new team-up between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and the Save the Music Foundation is set to bring music education to more public schools across the U. S. Over the next three years, this partnership will create at least 25 new music programs, focusing on areas where Save the Music has a

weather

Bracing for the Big Chill: Seven States Under Weather Watch

November 1, 2025

Cold weather is on its way, and it's not just about bundling up. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a series of alerts across the U. S. , warning of frost, freeze, and snow. This isn't just about inconvenience; it's about potential damage to crops, plants, and even plumbing. So, what's th

politics

Local Heroes: How Cities and Towns Are Fixing What's Broken

November 1, 2025

When big politics in Washington fail, it's easy to feel hopeless. But guess what? The real action isn't happening in the nation's capital. It's happening right in our neighborhoods, cities, and towns. While Congress struggles to agree on basic stuff, local leaders are rolling up their sleeves and ge

opinion

Why is Trump's trade policy hurting U. S. universities?

November 1, 2025

The U. S. government is taking steps that might not be in the best interest of the country. They are putting tariffs on imports from other countries. This is supposed to help reduce the trade deficit. But at the same time, they are making it harder for international students to come to the U. S. Thi

politics

Australia and Canada Team Up for Mineral Power

November 1, 2025

Australia and Canada just made a big move. They signed a deal to work together on important minerals. These are the kinds of minerals that are super important for making things like batteries and magnets. This deal is all about making sure they don't have to rely too much on China for these resource

education

The Institute Shaping Future Security Experts

November 1, 2025

The Institute of World Politics (IWP) has been around for 35 years. It was started by John Lenczowski, who used to work on the Reagan National Security Council. He noticed that many people working in government jobs related to strategy were not well-prepared. This was especially true for those in th

science

China's New Space Team: A Mix of Firsts and Familiar Faces

October 31, 2025

China just sent a new crew to its space station, Tiangong. This mission, called Shenzhou-21, is pretty special. It's carrying three astronauts, or taikonauts as China calls them, and something even more unusual: four live mice. This is the first time China has sent mammals to space. The crew includ