US & Canada

More in US & Canada

Trump Defends $1B+ Crypto Earnings Amid Supreme Court and Political Updates

Donald Trump dismisses questions about over $1 billion in crypto earnings amid political and Supreme Court developments. Democrats call for investigations, while Trump attends Theodore Roosevelt Library opening and Republicans face internal challenges.

14 min read

President Donald Trump stops to speak to the media before boarding Air Force One on 1 July.

Inside Trump’s Struggling Great American State Fair: Low Attendance and High Prices

The Great American State Fair faced low attendance, high prices, performer withdrawals, and controversy, leading to widespread criticism and a disappointing experience.

4 min read

Aerial view of a large white Ferris wheel on the National Mall with crowds and structures around it

Save Student Loan Plan Ends; Millions Have 90 Days to Choose New Repayment

The Save student loan repayment plan ends, requiring over 7 million borrowers to select new plans within 90 days amid major US student loan system changes.

4 min read

Idaho Opens New Firing Squad Execution Chamber Amid Rising Use in US

Idaho opens a new firing squad execution chamber, becoming the seventh US state to adopt this method amid concerns over botched executions and allegations of intentional misfires causing prolonged suffering.

8 min read

Collage of images. In the center, the image of a firing squad execution chair surrounded by sandbags; in the bottom-left corner, the image of a person's handcuffed hands; and in the top-right corner, a silhouetted figure. Circles and target symbols in the background

Trump’s Policies Deepen US Housing Crisis Impacting His Own Supporters

US housing affordability worsens amid rising costs and policy conflicts. Trump's opposition to housing legislation and trade policies increasingly impact his own supporters, including farmers and blue-collar workers, as inflation and labor challenges grow.

5 min read

people hold signs that read 'defeat the billionaires' 'hands off our medicaid' and 'housing works'

US Labor Board Sees Rise in Dismissals of Worker and Union Charges Under Trump

An analysis reveals a significant rise in dismissals of unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB under Trump, citing staffing shortages, procedural changes, and lack of quorum as key factors.

3 min read

people hold signs that read 'no more side hustles' and 'union strong'

The Complex Identity and Future of the United States at 250 Years | Rebecca Solnit

Rebecca Solnit explores the United States at 250 years, highlighting its contradictions, diverse population, cultural milestones, and uncertain future as a non-white majority nation.

6 min read

El Sereno, California Celebrates Independence Day And 100 Years On Route 66LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Participants hold American flags before the 67th annual El Sereno Independence Day Parade in the predominantly Latino community of El Sereno on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. This year's theme was "100 Years of Route 66" and the parade was cancelled last year due to safety concerns amid widespread ICE raids across the city. People around the nation are gearing up for America's 250th anniversary, which will be marked on July 4, 2026, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Chris Brown Ordered to Pay $13M After Housekeeper Attacked by Dog

Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $13 million after his dog attacked housekeeper Maria Avila in 2020, causing severe injuries and permanent disfigurement. The jury found Brown liable for negligence following a two-week trial in Los Angeles.

3 min read

U.S. singer Chris Brown, who has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an "unprovoked attack" on a music producer at the Tape nightclub in central London in 2023, walks outside the Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, July 11, 2025.

Canada Day Highlights Unity Challenges Amid Alberta and Quebec Separatist Movements

As Canada marks its 159th birthday, separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec challenge national unity. Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to balance regional interests and promote cohesion amid upcoming referenda and elections.

5 min read

A composite images shows on the left, a rally for an independent Quebec, with a crowd of people in blue and white Fleurs de Lys Quebec flags, one carrying a sign reading in French: "My real country is Quebec". On the right, a man in blue Republic of Alberta hat takes a selfie in front of a crowd of people waving Alberta flags.

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship; Trump Shifts Focus to Congress

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, rejecting Trump's executive order. Trump shifts focus to Congress for legislative action. The Court also ruled on transgender sports participation, campaign spending, and firearm regulations. Key political developments and election ...

14 min read

People celebrate after the supreme court rejected Donald Trump's executive order that attempted to abolish birthright citizenship.

US Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Trump’s Challenge

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that children born in the country, including those of undocumented immigrants, have a constitutional right to citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship.

3 min read

Demonstrators rally in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 1

Four Men Charged in $529K ATM Jackpotting Scheme in Connecticut

Four men allegedly stole over $529,000 from ATMs in Connecticut using specialized hardware and malware in a 10-day jackpotting spree along I-95. They were arrested and face federal charges including interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy.

3 min read