Teh Secret Survival Strategy of Hummingbirds: How Torpor Helps Them Brave the Cold Migratory hummingbirds have long fascinated scientists with their ability to endure harsh conditions. A groundbreaking study by the University of New Mexico reveals a remarkable survival strategy: these tiny birds enter a state of torpor, a deep sleep-like lethargy, to conserve energy … Read more
Telus Faces Backlash Over Voluntary Severance Offers to 700 Employees The three unions representing Telus employees have united in their condemnation of the company’s latest wave of voluntary severance offers. On Wednesday, approximately 700 employees across Canada were presented with an opportunity to leave the company in exchange for financial compensation. Brian Leclerc, president … Read more
Northwest Territories Explores Biomass as a Enduring Energy Solution Amid Supply Chain Challenges The northwest Territories is taking bold steps toward a greener future by embracing biomass as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. However, as the region expands its use of wood and pellet heaters, experts warn that improving the supply chain … Read more
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports, Citing Trade Deficits and Immigration Concerns President Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, a move he claims is necessary to address what he describes as “very big deficits” with thes nations.Speaking during a press … Read more
Meta Agrees to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspensions In a landmark settlement, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $25 million to former President Donald Trump to resolve a lawsuit stemming from the suspension of his social media accounts in 2021. The agreement marks … Read more
Lyon Embraces a greener Future with 2,500 New Electric Bikes by JCDecaux The Metropolis of Lyon has taken a monumental leap toward sustainable urban mobility with the deployment of 2,500 new electric bikes designed by JCDecaux. This rollout, which began during the night of January 28 to 29, marks a significant upgrade to the … Read more
Former Canadian Soldier David Lavery Released by Taliban After Two Months in Captivity David Lavery, a former Canadian soldier and humanitarian worker, has been released by the Taliban after more than two months in captivity. his release, negotiated by Qatar, marks the end of a harrowing ordeal that began in November 2024 when he was … Read more
Taxi Drivers in Ouagadougou Take a Stand Against HIV/AIDS and STIs In a notable move to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), taxi drivers in Burkina Faso’s Center region recently participated in an awareness conference. Organized by the National Council for the informal Economy and the Permanent Secretariat for the Fight … Read more
Six Planets Align in Vancouver’s Night Sky: A Celestial Spectacle You Can’t Miss This January, the night sky over Vancouver is set to dazzle stargazers with a rare planetary alignment. Six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will form a stunning arc across the heavens, offering a celestial show that’s not to be missed. To … Read more
Chikungunya Epidemic Intensifies in Reunion Island: Protective Measures and Price Controls in Focus The Chikungunya epidemic on Reunion Island continues to escalate, with 256 indigenous cases recorded since its onset. In just one week,54 new cases where reported,according to the ARS (Regional Health Agency). This alarming spread has prompted urgent calls for protective measures, … Read more