Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...
A special education teacher in North Alabama has stepped down from her job. Brandy Taylor worked at Hampton Cove Middle School since 2020. She decided to resign after news about her 2017 arrest spread online. Taylor was accused of hurting a child. She allegedly hit, punched, and bit the child. She also hit the child with a belt. This happened when she was teaching i...
Prince Albert, the ruler of Monaco, recently made a big decision. He chose not to approve a new law that would have made abortion legal in his small country. This law would have allowed women to end pregnancies up to 12 weeks, or up to 16 weeks in cases of rape. It also aimed to lower the age of parental consent from 18 to 15. Despite the law being supported by a lar...
In 2023, Alberta Health Services took a big step forward by allowing Indigenous patients to perform their traditional spiritual ceremonies in hospitals. This new policy, called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony, was introduced on National Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's a way to make sure Indigenous patients can practice their culture while getting me...
A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After that, they said his contract had a rule about keeping his license up...
The Colorado State Rams are gearing up for a tough match against the Boise State Broncos. This isn't just any game; it's a chance for the Rams to break a losing streak on the infamous blue turf of Albertsons Stadium. They've never won there, with six straight losses, some by big margins. The game kicks off at 5 p. m. Mountain Time on November 22. You can catch it on...
Northeast Ohio is buzzing with activities this week, from educational talks to live performances. On November 16, the Astronomy Club of Akron is hosting a talk by Robert Harmon from Ohio Wesleyan University. He will discuss solar physics and starspots, a great chance to learn about the sun and other stars. Music lovers have plenty to choose from. Warren Miller's "SN...
Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged behind. McMillon's tenure has been marked by significant growth. He...
A big recall is underway for ByHeart's organic baby formula. This comes after a number of babies got sick with infant botulism. The recall now covers all of their products, not just a few batches. Fifteen babies in twelve states have fallen ill since August. All of them were given ByHeart formula. The babies were all hospitalized, but thankfully, no deaths have been...
November 10, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures in entertainment. Among them are Ellen Pompeo and Kiernan Shipka, who are celebrated for their contributions to film and television. Sinbad, the comedian known for his stand-up routines and acting roles, will be celebrating his 69th birthday. He is a father to two children, Paige and Royce, and has made a...