Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The dea
A special education teacher in North Alabama has stepped down from her job. Brandy Taylor worked at Hampton Cove Middle School since 2020. She decided to resign after news about her 2017 arrest spread online. Taylor was accused of hurting a child. She allegedly hit, punched, and bit the child. She
Prince Albert, the ruler of Monaco, recently made a big decision. He chose not to approve a new law that would have made abortion legal in his small country. This law would have allowed women to end pregnancies up to 12 weeks, or up to 16 weeks in cases of rape. It also aimed to lower the age of par
In 2023, Alberta Health Services took a big step forward by allowing Indigenous patients to perform their traditional spiritual ceremonies in hospitals. This new policy, called the Patient Access to Indigenous Spiritual Ceremony, was introduced on National Indigenous Peoples' Day. It's a way to make
A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After
The Colorado State Rams are gearing up for a tough match against the Boise State Broncos. This isn't just any game; it's a chance for the Rams to break a losing streak on the infamous blue turf of Albertsons Stadium. They've never won there, with six straight losses, some by big margins. The game k
In the vast skies over the Pacific, a high-stakes competition is unfolding. The United States and China are both pushing the limits of their airpower, each aiming to outdo the other. The U. S. is betting big on advanced technology, while China is focusing on sheer numbers. The U. S. Air Force is ma
Northeast Ohio is buzzing with activities this week, from educational talks to live performances. On November 16, the Astronomy Club of Akron is hosting a talk by Robert Harmon from Ohio Wesleyan University. He will discuss solar physics and starspots, a great chance to learn about the sun and other
Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged
