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The United States recorded its lowest-ever global ranking in the 2025 World Happiness Report, coming in at 24th out of 140 countries. The report measures wellbeing based on citizens’ perceptions of their happiness. This ranking places the U.S. behind countries like Israel, Mexico, Canada, and the UK. Finland topped the list, followed by Denmark, Iceland, […]
A new proposal from Canadian comedian Matthew Puzhitsky suggests that Canada should block U.S. access to Pornhub as a bold response to ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. He jokingly referred to this as Canada’s “nuclear weapon,” arguing that it could effectively end the trade war. A petition has been launched to support this idea, […]
President Trump has decided not to raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%, as confirmed by top trade advisor Peter Navarro. This change came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford paused a planned 25% tax on electricity exports to the U.S. following discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Initially, Ford had threatened […]
In a series of executive orders, Donald Trump aimed to reshape U.S. policies across various areas, primarily focusing on immigration and energy. Key actions included: Ending Birthright Citizenship: Trump targeted automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants, effective within 30 days. Exiting the WHO: An order was signed for the U.S. […]
President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) “the law of the land,” reigniting debates over its status and future. The ERA, designed to guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of gender, was first sent to states for ratification in 1972. Congress set initial deadlines for ratification, extending it to 1982. Despite […]
Starting May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or another approved form of ID to pass through TSA security at airports. The TSA is implementing a phased enforcement period, allowing travelers without REAL IDs to board flights with a warning notice. REAL ID aims to standardize and […]
The global population is set to reach 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day 2025, following an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This represents a 0.9% growth rate, slightly slower than the 75 million increase recorded in 2023. On a global scale, 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths […]
Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election win, according to a senior aide. In the call, Harris underscored the significance of a peaceful transition, a cornerstone of American democracy. This conversation took place ahead of her scheduled concession speech later in the day, where […]
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for a surge in cartel violence in the northern state of Sinaloa, where at least 30 people have been killed in the past week. The unrest stems from clashes between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel in the state capital, Culiacan, following the arrests […]
China has successfully returned the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The Chang’e 6 mission, which landed on this remote part of the moon earlier in June, utilized a satellite for communication due to the lack of direct line-of-sight with Earth. The mission collected samples […]
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