POLITICS

Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Understanding Hindu Nationalism: Myths and Social Status

In today's India, Hindu nationalism is on the rise. Researchers have proposed an interesting way to understand this trend. They suggest that certain myths play a big role in making people feel connected to prestigious Hindu groups. These myths tap into something deep inside us — our desire for statu

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Canada's Tough Stance on Housing Speculation

In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've al

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk, a former immigrant, faces backlash for supporting foreign tech workers

Billionaire Elon Musk, who once overstayed his visa in the U. S. , is now facing heat from some supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, has been advocating for more immigrant tech workers, arguing that there's a shortage of American-born engineers. He even tweete

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Thune’s New Plan: A Busier Senate

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

How Media Moguls Shape News: Lessons from Australia's Newspaper Deals

Ever wondered how big companies buying newspapers affects what you read? Let's look at Australia's news game over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, there were three major newspaper acquisitions. News Corp, Nine Entertainment, and a duo named Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz each bought their sha

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Serbian Students Lead New Year's Eve Protest for Justice

In Belgrade and other Serbian cities, thousands of people swapped the usual New Year's Eve celebrations for a protest. They were demanding political reforms and justice following a tragic collapse in Novi Sad. University students led the charge, using the slogan "No New Year Until We Get Justice. "

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Bulgaria and Romania Joined the Schengen Zone: What Does It Mean?

Last night marked a big change for Bulgaria and Romania as they officially joined the Schengen zone, making it easier to travel across many European countries without border checks. This expansion includes countries like Germany, Spain, and France, among others. The Schengen area now covers 25 of th

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Stops Russian Gas to Europe

Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Illinois Laws: What's New in 2024?

Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co

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