President Donald Trump has called for a primary challenger to take on U. S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, blasting him for standing against lifting the debt ceiling without restrictions. Roy, known for his passion for slashing federal spending, has advocated for limits on future spending before agreeing t
In 2024, British Columbia's political scene saw a dramatic shift. The New Democrats, led by David Eby, snagged a tiny majority in the election after a nail-biting finish. The Conservatives, under John Rustad, made a strong comeback, splitting the right-wing vote with B. C. United. This left the B. C
In Chicago, a special school board meeting is causing quite a stir. The meeting, set for Friday evening, has two main points on the agenda: to either fire the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief, Pedro Martinez, or offer him a settlement. But some people aren't happy with the timing. Alderman Debra S
Picture this - a city nestled between rail and road links, critical for the Ukrainian defense. We're talking about Pokrovsk, a city with a pre-war population of 60, 000, now under threat from Russian forces. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has tracked these movements, showing advances from
A powerful Russian general faced an untimely end recently. The general, known for his role in chemical warfare, was killed by a bomb planted on an electric scooter in Moscow. This sudden death was claimed by Ukraine, which had accused the general of using banned chemical weapons in their conflict. T
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a significant military operation in Ukraine, kicking off one of the most substantial European conflicts in recent history. Despite the shared circumstances, the internet experience in both countries took divergent paths. In Ukraine, the internet's reliability pl
Imagine this: North Korea can create and send ballistic missiles to Russia in just a few months. This isn't just a guess. A research group found pieces of missiles in Ukraine that were made in North Korea, including one from 2024. This shows that the time between production and use is shockingly sho
You’re probably wondering what’s up with Congress this weekend. Well, unless they get their act together fast, the U. S. government might shut down. That’s right, at 12:01 a. m. Saturday, the money runs out. So, how did we get here? Each year, Congress needs to agree on how to spend money. They’ve
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held his annual Q&A session with the public and media. While domestic issues took center stage, Putin used the platform to send messages to the West, especially with the upcoming change in U. S. leadership. He hinted at possible compromises in the Ukraine co
The U. S. Congress is rushing toward a government shutdown after the House of Representatives, led by Republicans, failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump. The plan was opposed by almost all Democrats, who were frustrated and angry after Trump rejected an earlier biparti
