In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's plan to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The judge, Charles Breyer, said the protests in the city did not qualify as a rebellion. This means the troops must now go back under the control of California's gov
Big news! U. S. banks just got the okay to jump into the crypto world. This is a huge deal because it means traditional banks can now offer services related to digital currencies like Bitcoin. Before this, banks were kind of in the dark about how to handle crypto. They had to be careful because regu
TUI, the biggest travel company in Europe, has shared its plans for 2026. The company is being careful about its predictions. It thinks its money from selling trips will go up by 2% to 4%. That's not as much as some people thought it would be. The company says the world is full of uncertainties righ
Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda
In Washington, a heated debate is unfolding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering whether to release the full video of a controversial military strike. This strike targeted a suspected drug boat and resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches. It happens when the immune system goes into overdrive. Scientists have been looking into new ways to treat it. One interesting approach is using red light from LEDs. This light has a wavelength of 660 nm. It might help calm dow
Tellurium, a material with a unique twisted chain structure, is getting a lot of attention for its potential in electronics and energy conversion. Scientists have been experimenting with making very thin films of tellurium, about 20 nanometers thick, by heating it up in a vacuum and letting it settl
On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra
The Federal Reserve is about to make a big decision. They're likely to lower interest rates for the third time in a row. This move is expected to bring the key interest rate down to between 3. 5% and 3. 75%. But it's not that simple. The Fed is divided. Some members want to keep cutting rates to su
Windsor-Essex is in for a rough couple of days as winter weather takes over. The forecast from Environment Canada is not great. It's already cold and windy, and it's going to get worse. Today, the area can expect up to 4 cm of snow. It's cloudy out, and there's a 40% chance of drizzle or freezing r
