Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled a gambit to burst a legislative logjam and unleash a four-vote flood including a standalone vote on tens of billions in American taxpayer aid to Ukraine.
Hong Kong’s housing minister has defended an estimated HK$4.39 billion price tag for managing 30,000 temporary flats which are planned for the city, saying this would cover maintenance, cleaning, and other amenities. The units will be part of the Light Public Housing (LPH) scheme, which aims to boost the city’s short-term housing supply by providing […]
Nutritionsts revealed the seven best salad options at national fast-casual food chains. Some had as little as 100 calories, and all are packed full of nutrients like fiber and protein.
A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is again on its way to the Senate for approval, having passed the House for a second time in as many months.
Shopping for a suit can feel like learning an entirely new language. You go in looking for a simple two-piece, and you wind up trying to decipher what “half-canvassed” means and wondering whether your jacket should have one vent or two. To help you navigate the ins and outs of the tailoring world, we’ll be exploring each individual aspect of a suit—from the fit to fabric to the pockets—with a little help from the most stylish experts in the sartorial space. Welcome to GQ’s Tailoring 101. “You...
The statement denouncing "calls for violence" comes as protests at New York's Columbia University continue.
Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds simple design changes in these diagrams can have a dramatic impact on the ability of undergraduate students to understand key biology concepts.
The State Department told reporters that Washington's relationship with Ukraine is "entirely different" than its partnership with Israel amid questions over the United States' involvement in both nations' conflicts.Kyiv officials have asked its Western allies for more direct support in its fight against Russia after a coalition of militaries—including the U.S., United Kingdom and France—helped Israel defend itself against a barrage of missiles launched by Iran on Saturday. The majority of the...
President Joe Biden and Democrats won big in the House Saturday, when it voted resoundingly in support of Ukraine aid. This could mark a turning point for Republicans, leaving them with a choice: to admit defeat and start governing, or to keep fighting with each other. For months, both former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and current Speaker Mike Johnson have catered to Donald Trump and the MAGA wing of the House GOP on Ukraine aid, insisting that it could not pass without a harsh immigration and...
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Ontario’s Big City Mayors held its annual general meeting in downtown Burlington on Friday, with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward chairing the event. The meeting focused on housing, mental health and homelessness. The goal of this meeting was to discuss the biggest issues facing municipalities across Ontario and share ideas on what’s working and what’s not. […]
Researchers at Aston University have found differences between experienced Ordnance Survey (OS) mapmakers and novices in the way that they interpret aerial images for mapmaking, which could lead to improved training processes for new recruits. The findings are published in the Journal of Vision.
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Canadians have gotten a decent preview of the federal budget over the last three weeks as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team embarked on a countrywide tour to sell their policies. Political expert, Keith Leslie, discussed what Canadians can expect ahead of Tuesday’s budget. READ MORE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces federal housing program