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Idiocracy Predictions Coming True

September 1 marks the 20th anniversary of Mike Judge's cult classic movie Idiocracy, which predicted a future where America has become increasingly dumb and lazy. According to the movie, this is due to smart people putting off having kids…

Martin Luther King's Speech

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I have a dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march drew an estimated 200,000 people to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where King's…

Ratko Mladic Death

Ratko Mladic, the former commander-in-chief of the Bosnian Serb army, has died at 84. He was a key figure in the Bosnian War (1992-1995) and is most infamous for his role in the Srebrenica massacre, where over 8,300 unarmed Muslim boys and…

Romania Cargo Ship Tragedy

A cargo ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea on Thursday evening, with 12 people on board. The Romanian President, Nicusor Dan, and authorities believe the ship was hit, although they have not yet determined…

Car Crash Lands On Home

On August 27, 2026, a fatal car accident occurred in Macon, Georgia. A 78-year-old driver lost control of their SUV and crashed into the roof of a nearby home, resulting in a deadly outcome for the driver. The incident was severe enough…

AFL Wildcard Match

In the AFL's first ever wildcard match, the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood Magpies faced off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The stakes were high, as only one team would earn a spot in the finals proper. At one point, the Western…

Biodegradable Plastic Substitute

In Canada, scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a new material called DicinFoam, which is made from wood waste and can replace plastic foam in packaging and construction. The foam is designed to be…

Canadian Women's Soccer Team

Casey Stoney, head coach of Canada's women's soccer team, believes she has a clear idea of what her strongest squad could be, but hasn't had the chance to assemble it due to injuries and other circumstances since taking over in January…

Covid 19 Vaccine Updates

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi, and Pfizer-BioNTech to target the dominant XFG variant. The vaccines are now allowed to be shipped to pharmacies and doctors'…

Peter Pocklington's Mansion For Sale

The former mansion of Peter Pocklington, the original owner of the Edmonton Oilers, is up for auction by the City of Edmonton on October 29 at city hall as part of a tax sale. The house, located at 8638 Saskatchewan Drive, overlooks…

Social Security Funding Crisis

The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of reserves by the end of 2032, but despite this looming deadline, it hasn't become a top issue in the current campaign. According to experts, Congress has about six years to find a…

Trump's Midterm Surprise

President Donald Trump and Republicans scored major wins on redistricting, a process where electoral districts are redrawn after each census. One year ago, Texas passed a new congressional redistricting map, giving Trump his first…