Kittery and York, the oldest towns in Maine, have finally settled a border dispute that started way back in the 1600s. The issue popped up again a few years ago when a developer bought land near Route 1, right where the two towns meet. York thought the border was a straight line, but Kittery believ
Heated Rivalry, the hockey romance show, has taken the world by storm. It's a hit on HBO Max and Crave in Canada. But don't expect a quick return for season 2. The creator, Jacob Tierney, says there's a lot of work to do before cameras roll. He mentioned that he hasn't even started writing the scrip
The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is buzzing with changes. Paramount and Avatar Studios have just dropped a big surprise: the upcoming animated movie about Aang and his friends won't be hitting theaters as planned. Instead, it's making a beeline for Paramount+. This shift means that "Legend o
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a big deal. It's not just about the child who has it. It affects the whole family. Kids with FASD struggle with school, moving their bodies, talking, and making plans. This can be tough on parents and siblings too. So, what can families do to cope? A lot of
The U. S. has recently taken a bold step by imposing visa restrictions on several individuals, including a former EU official and activists. This move is part of a broader effort to challenge the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to tackle hate speech and misinformation. U. S.
The Federal Reserve is considering a novel approach to integrate fintech and crypto firms into its payment systems. This move, aimed at fostering innovation, involves creating limited-access accounts, dubbed "skinny accounts. " These accounts would allow non-bank financial institutions to settle tra
Big changes are coming to how UK police handle reports of hate speech. The College of Policing is set to recommend ending the practice of recording non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) on the national crime database. This move could mean the end of secret blacklists that have affected people's job prosp
In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th
Dams are changing rivers in big ways. They are breaking up rivers and messing with tiny plant-like creatures called phytoplankton. But how exactly do lots of dams, especially in rocky rivers, affect these tiny plants? That's what scientists wanted to find out. They looked at a river in China with l
The Japanese government is keeping its options open when it comes to stepping into the foreign exchange market. This is to address the yen's recent drop in value. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama made this clear during a recent news conference. She emphasized that the government is ready to act aga
