The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many issues. One of them is the hardship faced by expatriates and their families. This is especially true for those who live and work across borders. The pandemic has made their lives even more difficult. It has highlighted how different types of uncertaint
Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at th
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB
The gaming world is buzzing with whispers about the Nintendo Switch 2. The excitement is building as fans eagerly await more details. There is a lot of speculation about when they can start pre-ordering the new console. The latest news comes from a retailer in Canada. Best Buy Canada briefly men
The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call
The legal world is in a tug-of-war. Some law firms are standing up to President Trump's moves against them. Others are trying to make peace. Two big firms, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, took a stand. They filed lawsuits against the Trump administration. Their goal? To block executive orders that co
Warner Bros. is in a bit of a pickle. The studio, known for everything from "The Jazz Singer" to "Harry Potter, " is facing some serious challenges. At the heart of it all are Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the duo running the show. They took over in 2023, and things seemed promising with a big hi
Canada and the United States are in a tense standoff over tariffs. The situation could get worse if both countries follow through on their threats. The conflict started when the US president announced new tariffs on cars and parts. This move upset Canada, which has enjoyed free trade with the US for
A significant shakeup has occurred in the world of entertainment. A power struggle has led to a change in leadership at Amazon's film division. Jennifer Salke, who had been at the helm for seven years, is stepping down. Her departure comes amidst disagreements over the future of the James Bond franc
In a single day, California faced a barrage of federal challenges. The state's approach to transgender student protections was put under the microscope. The U. S. Education Department decided to contest a significant state law designed to safeguard transgender students. This move set the tone for a
