Mayor Adams is in hot water. His reelection campaign might be hit with a massive fine because of his federal corruption case. A city watchdog group, the CFB, is considering a penalty called "breach of certification. " This is the worst punishment they can give. It means Adams could lose all the publ
B. C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced an expansion of the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to include seven privately managed ferry routes. This means coastal communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland will have easier access to non-emergency medical specialists. The program, with a
In 2025, Yamaha is making big waves in the world of music tech. They're setting up a new company in Silicon Valley called Yamaha Music Innovations LLC. This isn't just a office, it's a powerhouse designed to find and invest in the best music startups. Yamaha wants to get in on the ground floor of th
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
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
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
Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance recently criticized a government funding deal that Speaker Mike Johnson negotiated. This deal was meant to fund the government until March 14. They argue that the bill includes too many Democratic priorities and doesn't address the upcom
Just before the holidays, Congress passed a temporary spending bill. This bill keeps the government running until March 14 and includes over $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. These disasters include Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill also provides $10 billion to help farmers f
Databricks recently raised a massive $10 billion in funding. Investors are curious about the company's IPO plans. CEO Ali Ghodsi explained why he's holding off until at least 2025. He wants stability and thinks 2024 is too uncertain. This year was an election year, and people are worried about inter
