What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T
A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are
Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th
Americans are more divided than ever, and this polarization extends far beyond politics. It's not just about who we vote for or what policies we support, but also where we shop, what we consume, and what charities we donate to. But what does this mean for the brands we love? According to YouGov, on
Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul
Imagine a situation where a powerful CEO, Alan Shaw, is forced out of his position for engaging in a consensual relationship with a high-ranking colleague, Nabanita Nag. Sounds simplistic, doesn't it? But dig deeper, and you'll find a complex web of corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, and the co
The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho
Imagine a world where millions of Americans could potentially shed pounds and manage their diabetes with a single injection. At least 57 million privately insured adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for GLP-1s, a class of weight loss and diabetes medications. GLP-1s are approved to treat
As B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy touts the province's economic resilience, doubts are being raised by watchdogs and business leaders alike. The good news? The province is attracting private investment and listening to business concerns. The deficit is ballooning, debt-to-GDP ratios are rising
The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and
