Canada's music scene is facing some big changes in 2026. Let's dive in. First up, the Online Streaming Act is causing quite a stir. This law, updated in 2023, requires big streaming platforms to pay a portion of their Canadian earnings to support local content. Platforms like Spotify and Netflix ar
Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio
Tichina Arnold, known for her role as Pam on the popular '90s sitcom "Martin, " recently spoke about the show's humor and the behind-the-scenes dynamics. She addressed claims of colorism in the jokes aimed at her character, Pam, which were brought up by singer Ari Lennox. Arnold acknowledged Lennox
Intensive care units (ICUs) are known for using a lot of resources. They are like the energy guzzlers of hospitals. A recent study looked at six common breathing treatments given in an Italian ICU. The goal was to see if switching from disposable to reusable products could cut down on plastic waste
A ship once called Bella 1 is now making waves. After weeks of sailing under the radar, it's suddenly broadcasting its whereabouts. It's heading northeast in the North Atlantic, possibly aiming for a spot between Iceland and Britain. From there, it might even cruise around Scandinavia to reach Murma
New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time making his mark. Just two days into his term, he's already tackling big issues like housing and public transit. On Friday, he chose to connect with everyday New Yorkers by hopping on the W train, chatting with commuters, and even attem
Tesla, a company known for its electric cars, has seen a drop in the number of vehicles it delivered in the last three months of the year. This decline is significant, with a 16% decrease compared to the same period the previous year. This news has led to a drop in the company's stock price. The de
Things are heating up between the U. S. and Iran. Recent protests in Iran have sparked a war of words between U. S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials. It all started when Trump took to his Truth Social platform to warn Iran about cracking down on peaceful protesters. He said if Iran "
Gabriele Münter's art is making waves again. She was a German artist born in 1877. Her work is bold and colorful. It reminds people of modern art. A recent show at the Guggenheim Museum in New York features her early work. It includes paintings and photos from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The sh
Tesla, once the king of electric vehicles (EVs), has been dethroned. In 2025, it sold fewer cars than the previous year, marking a second consecutive year of decline. BYD, a Chinese automaker, took the top spot, selling more than 2 million EVs, while Tesla delivered about 1. 6 million. Several fact
