In Venice, a city known for its charm and history, a big event is happening. Jeff Bezos, the wealthy founder of Amazon, is getting married to Lauren Sanchez. This wedding has caught the attention of many people, not just for the celebration, but for what it represents. Activists in Venice are not h
Brides-to-be are facing a tough choice these days. The cost of wedding dresses is going up. Why? Because of tariffs on dresses made in China. Most wedding dresses sold in the U. S. come from China. So, when the U. S. government put a big tax on these dresses, the price went up. This is causing a lo
A grand celebration concluded in Venice, marking the union of a tech mogul and a media personality. The festivities, spanning three days, attracted numerous high-profile attendees, including tech entrepreneurs, actors, athletes, and royalty. The final evening's party took place in a historic shipyar
The clock is ticking on trade negotiations, and the US economy might feel the heat soon. With just over a week left before the 90-day pause on "Liberation Day" tariffs ends, the White House is scrambling to finalize deals. But with only two agreements signed and many more to go, the July 9 deadline
Canadian businesses are struggling with the constant changes in U. S. tariffs, which have made planning for the future nearly impossible. Wes Love, who runs Taurus Craco in the Toronto area, knows this all too well. His company imports machinery and sends it to the U. S. , but Trump's tariffs have c
The upcoming 2026 midterms are already feeling the heat from Republican plans to revamp Medicaid. Senators from Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa are feeling the pressure as their states could see tens of thousands lose healthcare coverage. Democrats are hoping to turn this into a winning strategy, ty
In April 2023, a violent clash between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces sparked a massive exodus. By September, over 420, 000 people had sought refuge in Chad. This sudden influx was a direct result of the intense conflict, which left many with no choice but to flee their homes. The journe
Mining does more than just extract resources. It also leaves behind a mix of materials that can affect the environment. One of these is slurry, a thick mixture used in grouting to fill gaps in the earth. But what happens when this slurry interacts with groundwater? Recent research sheds light on thi
China made big changes to how taxes are shared between local and national governments. This put a lot of pressure on local budgets. So, what happened to school funding when money got tight? Researchers looked at what happened after a big tax reform in 2002. They found that counties hit hardest by t
The Gulf Stream is a massive ocean current that has been known for centuries. It was first noticed by Spanish sailors in the 1500s. Later, Benjamin Franklin created charts of it in the 1700s. In the 1900s, scientists like Stommel studied it more closely. Today, we use advanced technology to learn ab
