How two YouTubers raised enough money to plant 20 million trees in only a couple of months
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Large city in China closed off to stop deadly virus from spreading
The Coronavirus has killed 26 so far.
Canada reluctant to adopt UN declaration on Indigenous rights
While Canada has signed UNDRIP, it still has a long way to go before it can be considered “adopted.”
The astonishing films of Parasite director Bong Joon Ho
From The Host to Snowpiercer to Parasite, the South Korean director has made films that are as thought-provoking as they are disturbing.
Separated by national borders, the Kurds struggle to control their destiny
The Kurdish people are in a constant state of conflict with the many groups and countries of the Middle East, all trying to vie for some form of control.
Iranian bodybuilders are feeling the weight of strained US-Iran relations
Many Iranian bodybuilders have denied the visas they need to compete at International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness events.
Disney Plus makes a strong entrance, challenging Netflix’s position in the TV and movies streaming industry
Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise for $4 billion. That content, along with Marvel and its own stable of classic films meant that Disney Plus was almost guaranteed to be a hit.
Style is getting dramatic in 2020
Makeup over the years has changed enormously. From soft glam to heavy to natural and now very colourful looks. MakeupContinue Reading
Turkey’s incursion into Syria
The Turkish government launched an offensive against Kurdish forces located between the borders of Syria and Turkey.
Why aren’t Japanese citizens voting anymore?
The 25th Japanese election of the House of Councillors resulted in the second lowest voter turnout over recent years.
Vancouver facing freezing temperatures
Vancouver is widely known as one of the most gloomy cities in the world when it comes to downpour, but the city rarely faces temperatures that are predicted to drop down to 14° below freezing.
Opinion: Xi Jinping’s policy is leading to prosperity for China
Xi Jinping is making new policy in China
Trudeau has shown he is a leader with integrity… usually.
The honeymoon is over but Trudeau will need to work hard to regain Canada’s trust
Chileans are facing the worst violence since Pinochet to demand reforms.
As of early December, there have been 2,808 people injured, with 26 confirmed dead due to the ongoing civil protestsContinue Reading
B.C. teens say new vaping regulations may push them to black market products
The provincial government has introduced the strictest vaping regulations in Canada.
Apps are being used in some schools that might expose data of their students
Some schools have taken advantage of technology to the next level.
Melting ice is hastening erosion and destroying Canada’s Magdalen Islands
Residents are watching childhood memories, dreams, and futures get washed away into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Can humanity avoid catastrophic global warming in 12 years?
The Earth is continuing to be filled with carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, but how much longer can it take this?
Floating cities are just one way we are already adapting to climate change
A writer was widely panned after he advocated declaring defeat on preventing climate change, but his emphasis on adaptation is a good one.
The in-form Saints are starting a run that will lead to 2020 Super Bowl victory
Let’s predict what is about to happen in the NFL as teams lock up their spots in the playoffs to vie for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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