More women are studying medicine than ever before. Yet, surgery is still a man's world. Women make up half of medical students. But they are a minority in surgical specialties. This is odd. Women often do just as well as men in surgery. In some cases, they do better. So, why aren't more women becomi
The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections
Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox consoles again, marking the second time this year. The changes will take effect on October 3, just five months after the last price increase. The Xbox Series S 512GB will now cost $400, up from $380 in May and $300 at launch in 2020. The Xbox Series S 1TB
The weather folks at Environment Canada have a heads-up for everyone along the south coast of B. C. This fall might be a bit different. It looks like temperatures and rainfall could be higher than usual. But why? First, let's talk about the ocean. The Pacific is super warm right now. This means tha
Noah Lyles has done it again! He won the 200 meters at the world championships, making it his fourth title in this event. It was a close race, but Lyles pulled ahead in the final stretch, beating Kenny Bednarek by just 0. 06 seconds. Lyles finished in 19. 52 seconds, showing his speed and skill. Ly
Japan is making a big move. They are sending eight planes, including four powerful F-15 fighters, to NATO bases in the U. S. , Canada, and Europe. This is a first for Japan. Their planes have never been to Canada or Europe before. A total of 180 people from different air bases in Japan are part of
In early September 2025, Poland and its NATO allies took action against a group of Russian drones that entered Polish airspace. This event was significant because it was the first time a NATO member had directly engaged in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since it started in 2022. The drones, which numb
President Donald Trump recently expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking at a press conference in London, Trump stated that he believed his relationship with Putin would make resolving the issue easier. However, he felt let down by P
Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine have sparked a shift in the West's approach to his aggression. The U. S. and Europe are showing signs of stepping up pressure on Russia, but it's unclear if this will be enough to change Putin's calculus. Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable stance on Ukrain
Hong Kong is making waves in the crypto world again. This time, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is looking to make it easier for banks to hold cryptocurrencies. They've put out a draft plan for public feedback, aiming to relax the rules on how much capital banks need to keep when they hold c
