Land Back: The Battle Against Colonialism
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous protesters unite, attempting to deal a swift blow to the dark aspects of Canada’s past.
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New Car designs in this year’s Formula One has lead to unexpected and exciting upsets on the track
After new rules and revised regulations, the current Formula One season is anticipated to be much more entertaining. Cars will be able to follow each other much closer than before.
Transgender youth in the US targeted by wave of Republican laws
According to HRC, 2021 had the most anti-transgender legislation of all years, but 2022 has now surpassed it, 130 of the 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills targeting transgender youth.
Chess prodigy Alireza Firouzja became the youngest chess player to pass 2800 FIDE rating and now is vying to become the world chess champion
Alireza Firouzja broke Magnus Carlsen’s record, the world champion by passing 2800 FIDE rating six months earlier than Magnus.
Middle Eastern migrants still dying on Poland’s border with Belarus while Ukrainians flood in
Since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, Poland has welcomed over a million Ukrainians with open arms. However, migrants from other countries on their border are camping in the cold forests and trying to stay alive at all costs.
The dance community is bouncing back stronger than ever after constant setbacks from Covid-19
As the pandemic passes and loosens its grip on restrictions, the local dance community is springing to life at in person competitions and practices.
Prices for daily essentials skyrocket as invasion continues
Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine are also threatening the economy and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Stop making live actions adaptations of anime.
Live action adaptation of anime Cowboy Bebop cancelled after its first season on Netflix.
Enes Kanter Freedom criticizes China for Uyghur concentration camps. China blacks out Boston Celtics in response
Freedom calls the sportswear brand, Nike, and the player, Lebron James a hypocrite for not speaking about the issue.
Panic-buying in BC reveals weaknesses in our supply chain
Flooding in BC has shown us how brittle our supply chains really are.
How the Taliban take-over is affecting women in Afghanistan
Women and girls are still uncertain about their futures in Afghanistan.
Revisiting Cuphead after almost half a decade
3 Years after announcement trailer, Cuphead the Delicious Last Course finally gets a release date
TikTok is changing the music industry.
“Today, popular TikTok songs influence the billboard charts, rather than the other way around,” says the College Of Contemporary Music.
From watching paint dry to making millions: The life of Mr. Beast
The 23-year-old’s bizarre challenges have virtually created a new genre of videos centered around giving away money
The mental health of many kids and teens has only gotten worse since the beginning of the pandemic
A youth mental health program administrator tells 8forty that returning to in person socialization has contributed to stresses for some individuals.
Instagram is harming the average teen’s mental health
The app makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 girls, according to recently leaked research that Facebook saw 2 years ago.
Turkish refugees describe the toll taken by Erdoğan’s conflict with the Hizmet movement
President Erdoğan has been trying to drive the Islamic movement out of Turkey. Two anonymous Hizmet supporters talk about fleeing the country and seeking refuge.
Volleyball rescues teens from boredom and depression during pandemic
“I used to wake up looking forward to playing video games, but now when I am on video games, I am looking forward to the next time I can play volleyball,” says Lucas Koo.
Why children under 12 should get vaccinated, according to the experts
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 .
Biden’s “aggressive action” towards rolling out offshore wind farms raises economic and environmental concerns
As offshore wind energy continues to surge forward, fisheries and ecologists warn the government of dangerous consequences
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