Canada is taking action to shield its steel and lumber industries from the impact of U. S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to support these sectors, signaling that a trade deal with the U. S. may not be on the horizon. The new strategy includes a tariff on imported steel, limits on foreign steel imports, and reduced rail transport costs fo...
Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...
Lauren Betts is a standout basketball player with a unique background. She was born in Spain but moved to the United States when she was eight years old. This makes her American by nationality, even though she spent her early years in different cities across Spain. Betts has already made a name for herself in international basketball. She won gold medals with the U....
Land ownership has always been a big deal for Black Americans. A book called "Rooted" talks about how Black people lost a lot of their farmland between 1910 and 1997. That's a huge chunk of history that affects us today. The book suggests that the government should give back land and resources to make things right. But is that the best way forward? Some people think...
California's move to set a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has sparked a heated debate. On one hand, workers are seeing better paychecks, but on the other, restaurant owners are feeling the pinch. The state's fast-food industry is still standing, but it's not all smooth sailing. Workers like Zane Marte have seen a real difference. Marte, who worked at Jack in...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely on military and security issues. The dinner was quite the event, with...
Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, is pushing Democrats to take a stronger stance on crime. He wants them to be clearer about their plans to keep people safe. Emanuel is thinking about running for president in 2028. He believes Democrats need a better message on crime before the next big elections. Emanuel will share his ideas at an event in Washington. His plan ...
The Conservation Foundation is putting on a free event to talk about how shopping choices can help the planet. It's called \"Shopping with the Environment in Mind\" and will happen on November 21 at McDonald Farm in Naperville. The event is from 4:30 to 5:30 p. m. Diane Osgood, an environmental economist from Oswego, will be the speaker. She wrote a book called \"Yo...
People are changing how they spend money, and it's affecting big stores. High earners are now looking for deals, not just luxury items. They're eating at places like McDonald's and Applebee's more often. Even rich shoppers are buying cheaper brands or going to stores like Walmart and Dollar General. This is a big change because usually, only people with less money do...
The Indiana Fever have been a hot topic in the WNBA lately. Their rise in popularity can be attributed to the arrival of Caitlin Clark in 2024. With her on the team, ticket sales, TV ratings, and jersey sales have all seen a significant boost. This season, despite losing key players like Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, and Chloe Bibby to inju...