Ilona Maher has been stunning the world – from beautiful performances on Dancing With the Stars to helping the USA win bronze in women’s rugby at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, she’s setting off on a new adventure across the pond, competing for the Bristol Bears. On January 5, 2025, Maher played in her first […]
Month: January 2025
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would step down as the country’s leader. The Canadian Parliament will remain in prorogued suspension—pausing all debates and votes—until March 24. The Liberal Party will convene this week to discuss selecting a new leader. Trudeau’s resignation announcement comes amid several country crises and […]
2025: Reshaping Food Systems
Food systems are crucial to human health- allowing for food harvesting, packaging and consumption. Without it, children and families are prone towards malnutrition and a subsequent failure to thrive. Food systems have additionally threatened our national ecosystems and often operate in a vicious cycle. Industrial food production results in a third of global greenhouse gas […]
NBC’s Today with Jenna and Friends Welcomes Scarlett Johansson as Guest Co-Host
A globally popular actress is set to appear as a new guest host on Today with Jenna & Friends. According to Variety, Scarlett Johanson was revealed as a guest host for the popular morning show on the network. Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager announced the news in a new episode Tuesday morning. “It’s Scarlett Johansson!” […]
Music Therapy in Crisis: How Songs Are Healing Mental Health Challenges
In times of crisis, music has emerged as a powerful tool for healing mental health challenges. Music therapy, the clinical use of music to address emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being, is increasingly being recognized for its effectiveness in helping individuals navigate mental health struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the global mental health crisis, with isolation, […]
The Challenges of Leadership Transitions: Lessons from Canada’s Political Landscape
Leadership transitions in politics are moments of both opportunity and vulnerability. Canada’s political history offers valuable insights into the dynamics of such transitions, showcasing the complexities faced by leaders and parties alike. One significant challenge is maintaining party unity. Leadership changes often expose internal divisions within political parties, as differing factions vie for influence. This […]
Bangs are Back in 2025
Out with the old and in with the fringe! Bangs are back and bigger than ever in 2025, thanks partly to some celebrities rocking the latest look. From Daisy Edgar-Jones to Billie Eilish, all of the hottest celebrities have revealed new looks over the last year, including a variety of fresh fringe. With Y2K trends […]
Flow Brings Home Golden Globe for Best Animated Picture
On Sunday night, January 5, Flow, a foreign independent film, took home one of the most significant awards for the night at the 82nd Golden Globes Award. In a category often dominated by big-budget films from renowned companies like Disney, Pixar, and Dreamworks, the indie animated movie was already underestimated – many found it a […]
Democrats Vote to Certify Election
Americans will see a peaceful power transfer for the first time in four years as Democratic candidate Kamala Harris ceded the election and admitted her defeat. On Monday, December 6, 2025, both branches of Congress met to certify Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. Before the certification vote, Vice President Harris, who oversaw the […]
Ralph Lauren Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ralph Lauren is a celebrated American multi-billionaire fashion designer who started the Ralph Lauren brand, a luxury fashion company, and became the first fashion designer awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4th. According to the White House, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made great contributions to property, […]
Naomi Osaka Suffers an Abdominal Injury Before Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, the renowned Japanese professional tennis player and former No. 1, faced a challenging setback during her match against Denmark’s Clara Tauson in Auckland last Sunday. Osaka came out strong but suffered an apparent abdominal injury while playing in the final of a WTA tournament. Osaka was leading the game 5-1 against Tauson when […]
Fernanda Torres Puts Brazil Back on the Global Film Map with Golden Globe Win
President Lula hailed her as the “Pride of Brazil” after she made history by bringing home ‘the gold’ for her country and becoming the first Brazilian to win a Golden Globe for being the best leading actress in a drama. Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian actress who was nominated for and won the […]
