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Armenia's EU Membership Bid

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Monday that his country will begin preparing to apply for EU membership, in a historic shift away from Russia's influence. This move, which is expected to happen in the near future…

Canada Trade Dispute

Adam Beattie, a Vancouver-based political strategist and columnist, writes that Canadians should remain calm in the face of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. He notes that while it's normal to feel angry when a friend or…

Hungary COVID-19 Scandal

Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over a possible $965M fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 17,000 ventilators were bought from China…

Edmonton Storm Water Plan

Edmonton, Canada, experienced record-breaking rainfall and multiple storms per week throughout June and July 2026, with a total of over 500 mm of rain, according to Environment Canada. The city-owned utility provider, EPCOR, recently…

South Carolina Senate Runoff

There is no specific news story about the South Carolina GOP Senate runoff in this article, but rather a promotion for NBC News' analysis of the results with Steve Kornacki, known as "Kornacki Cam".

Camp for Brain Injury Survivors

Campers with brain injuries are thriving at Camp Cranium in Millville, Pennsylvania, where they participate in activities like archery and rock climbing under the guidance of counselors. This camp is part of a growing trend to support…

Shein's IPO Disappointment

Shein, a fast-fashion giant, is set to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a significantly lower valuation than initially expected. The company's value has shrunk dramatically from an initial estimate of $100 billion USD to a much…

Affordable Housing Plans Announced

More than 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built in England over the next 10 years, with an initial allocation of almost £10 billion. The funding will be distributed across several regions, including Greater Manchester, the West…

Caffeine in Hot Drinks

Costa's medium cappuccino and americano coffee drinks contain 325mg of caffeine, which is approximately the same amount as four 250ml cans of Red Bull. This is according to an analysis by consumer group Which?, which found that different…

European Innovation Gap

Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister and European Central Bank President, released a report in September 2024 on behalf of the European Commission, revealing that the EU's productivity and innovation have been slowing down…

Surveillance Tech Raises Concerns

Los Angeles-based media outlet The Free Press is reprinting an essay by Erick Erickson that explores the issue of trustworthiness in institutions, citing data centers and Flock surveillance cameras as examples. According to Erickson's…

Republicans Avoiding Trump

Donald Trump's involvement in the 2026 midterms is causing concern among some Republicans, as they don't want him anywhere near their election efforts. A discussion on The Bulwark, hosted by Katy Tur, featured experts like Sam Stein and…