In Tuesday's election, voters faced a mix of abortion measures on their ballots. Advocates for abortion rights won in seven states but lost in three. This is the first time since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade that abortion opponents have successfully pushed ballot measures. Missouri saw
Donald Trump's re-election has sparked a lot of talk about what it means for the world's economy. He's promised big changes like higher taxes on imports, tax cuts, and less government rules. Analysts are wondering how much of this he'll actually do and what impact it could have. Lizzy Galbraith, who
Last week, a high-ranking Israeli general caused a stir with remarks suggesting the Gaza Strip might be fully evacuated. Brigadier General Itzik Cohen told journalists that residents of northern Gaza won't be allowed to return home. Humanitarian experts weighed in, warning this could break internati
In the 20th century, Russia's focus on political matters cast a shadow over economic migration. The government sought total control over its citizens, but couldn't always pull it off. Migrants often slipped through the cracks due to mixed efforts from central and local authorities. As the Soviet Uni
It's a big shift for Canadians—TikTok just got the boot! The Canadian government has told TikTok to wrap up its business operations in the country. Why? They're worried about national security risks from TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. This isn't a total ban, though; just a shutdown of the app's
Election Night on TV was a rollercoaster for many news anchors. Early plans for a neck-and-neck race were thrown out the window as soon as the first exit polls came in. Former President Donald Trump quickly emerged as the winner, while Vice President Kamala Harris' support in key states like Michiga
Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the topic of Finland joining NATO was a hot debate. People were divided into two camps: those who supported joining NATO and those who were against it. This debate was mainly happening on Finnish Twitter. Researchers looked at who was retweeting what on
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte took to social media early Wednesday to share his thoughts on former President Trump's election win. He congratulated Trump, emphasizing that his leadership in the White House is crucial for the alliance's strength. Rutte looks forward to collaborating with Trump ag
Just days after Donald Trump's 2024 election win, markets are buzzing. Dow futures jumped by nearly 1, 400 points, around a 3. 2% boost, pushing the blue-chip market to record heights before trading started on Wednesday. The S&P 500 futures followed suit, up over 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Compos
Did you know that some Americans are voting from space this year? That's right – NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are participating in the 2024 election. They use special procedures to cast their votes, just like any other American citizen. Four astronauts are currently
