DF Canada’s federal government has added 324 new “assault-style” firearms to its list of banned guns, taking the total number of prohibited models to over 2,000. The move comes as part of the Liberals’ efforts to address gun control and pay tribute to the victims of mass shootings. The announcement comes on the eve of the … Read more
A recent oral argument in the U.S. v. Skrmetti case has significant implications for transgender rights in America. The case centers on Tennessee’s “SB 1” law, which restricts medical treatment for transgender minors. Chase Strangio, a trans man and lawyer, argued the state’s stance against treating minors with transition-related care. He is the first openly … Read more
The 96-year-old Hilton Milwaukee hotel is getting a major facelift at a cost of $40 million. The project, set to be completed by summer 2025, will revamp the hotel’s lobby, guest rooms, and event spaces. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the 729-room hotel will undergo its most extensive renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ history. The … Read more
A day after JetBlue Airways announced a positive outlook, its peers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have followed suit. The two airlines are raising their guidance for the end of 2024 due to improving pricing and revenue environments. American Airlines expects fourth-quarter TRASM (total revenue per available seat mile) to be flat to up 1% … Read more
A salmonella outbreak in the US has prompted multiple companies to recall whole fresh cucumbers and foods made with them. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 70 people were infected, with 18 hospitalized across 19 states. The CDC is urging consumers to check their homes for recalled cucumbers and foods like sushi, … Read more
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is set to premiere a new comedy special, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…”, on Netflix December 10. The special, directed by Hamish Hamilton, marks Foxx’s return to the stage after being hospitalized due to a medical emergency in April 2023. In the trailer, Foxx is seen telling fans, “I’m back!” … Read more
A mysterious illness has been reported in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with lab test results expected within the next 48 hours. According to Dieudonne Mwamba, director-general of the National Institute of Public Health, the outbreak began on October 24 in Panzi Health Zone and has so far reported 376 … Read more
China has banned exports of key materials used in advanced semiconductors, electric vehicles, and other high-tech products in response to the US expanding export controls on Chinese companies. The move could have a significant impact on global supply chains and manufacturing, with analysts warning of a potential tipping point in the trade conflict between the … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a 2% menu price increase nationwide, citing higher input costs such as dairy, beef, and avocado. The burrito chain aims to offset inflationary pressures in the face of declining demand for dining out. The move follows increased prices set by restaurants and fast-food chains last year due to rising inflation. … Read more
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels, has emerged as a key player in the country’s ongoing conflict. With his group having captured Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, Golani has taken steps to reassure Syrian minorities who have long feared the jihadists. Golani, who fought for al Qaeda in Iraq before … Read more