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
Have you ever wondered what draws people to online communities that spread conspiracy theories? A recent study took a close look at Reddit to find out. Researchers followed the online activities of over 60, 000 users, dividing them into those who would later join conspiracy communities and those who
In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. Howe
In a historic move, Nebraska voters have decided to keep the state's current abortion restrictions in place. They voted to enshrine a ban on abortions after 12 weeks in the state constitution. This ban, passed by the state legislature last year, allows exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when t
