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Ebola Cases in Africa See Recent Spike
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda, a new outbreak of Ebola was discovered on May 16.
Samsung Sued by Dua Lipa for Unapproved Usage of Her Image
In early May, international popstar Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit against Korean tech giant Samsung for a minimum of $15 million. The singer alleges that Samsung unlawfully used a copyrighted image of her on a cardboard box used to package the company’s televisions.
Canadian Scientists Discover a Potential Cure for Memory Loss by Increasing Cell Activity
A group of international researchers has reported a significant advance in the understanding of dementia. Comprised of researchers from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, also known as Inserm, the Université de Bordeaux, and the Université de Moncton, the group created a tool that temporarily increased mitochondrial activity in animals that showed signs of neurodegenerative disease.
Murder Trial of Musical Artist D4vd Delayed Due to Volume of Evidence
David Anthony Burke, better known as 21-year-old musical artist D4vd — who was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez — had his preliminary hearing delayed due to the massive volume of evidence prosecutors need to examine beforehand.
ANALYSIS | The Hurricanes and Golden Knights Clash at the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals: How Did We Get Here?
The Carolina Hurricanes (Canes) are playing the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. This marks Vegas’ third time representing the West in the finals since the team’s inaugural season in 2017 and Carolina's first Cup final appearance since 2006, which they won against Edmonton.
Data from Universities Around the World Put at Risk by Group of Hackers
On May 7, information from over 8,000 universities across the world was put at risk after the learning management system Canvas, owned by educational technology company Instructure, was hacked.
A Recap of the 70th Annual Eurovision Contest
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was held from May 12–16 in Vienna, Austria. The contest saw performances from 35 participants, concluding with a win from Bulgaria.
ANALYSIS | The Toronto Blue Jays' Shaky Start to the 2026 MLB Season
The defending American League Championship Series (ALCS) winner Toronto Blue Jays are back on the diamond for the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. After a heartbreaking game-seven World Series defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Jays are undoubtedly hoping to make a return to the playoffs.
ANALYSIS | Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Election To Opposing Party TISZA
In parliamentary elections held in Hungary on Apr. 11, Péter Magyar, the leader of the TISZA party, defeated incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, ending his 16 year tenure as prime minister.
Artemis II Makes History As The Farthest Humans Have Travelled From Earth
On Apr. 1, NASA’s Artemis II mission launched, setting off a ten-day mission around the far side of the moon, which had previously never been observed by the human eye. Artemis II set off with the objective of running tests and collecting samples for future flights.
Coachella 2026: The Hits, Misses And Best Fits
Every spring, Coachella, an internationally-renowned music and arts festival begins at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Since its inauguration in 1999, the music festival has shifted from a handful of local shows to a global cultural movement that blends music, social media, and fashion.
ANALYSIS | How Canadian-American Travel Has Changed Since Trump's Presidency
The United States has now experienced over a year of steady decline in Canadian travel, aligning with the beginning of Trump’s tariffs and 51st state comments.
Wireless Festival Cancelled After Headliner Kanye West Banned From Entering The UK
The UK’s widely popular three-day rap and hip-hop music event, the Wireless Festival, has been officially cancelled for 2026 following the legal barring of its sole headliner Ye, an American artist formerly known as Kanye West.
New Immunotherapy Innovation Developed For Alzheimer's
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have designed a cellular immunotherapy that may remove harmful protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disorder from the brain in a single injection.
Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX
On Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the world celebrated the 60th annual Super Bowl. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks competed to win the title of the NFL Super Bowl Champions and receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy, with the Seahawks emerging victorious.
ICE Deployment To Minnesota Incites Two Fatal Shootings, Country-Wide Protests
In early December 2025, US President Donald Trump’s administration introduced an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota’s cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, deploying thousands of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the areas.
ANALYSIS | Top Winners Of The 2026 Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards — widely regarded as music’s biggest night — represent one of the highest honours in the global music industry. Presented annually by the Recording Academy, the awards recognize outstanding artistic, technical, and creative achievements across a diverse range of musical genres, celebrating excellence and innovation from artists around the world.
ANALYSIS | US Military Conducts Operation In Venezuela, Captures Dictator Nicolás Maduro
At approximately 2:00 AM on Jan. 3, US forces launched a military incursion into Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, forcefully taking Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, into custody and detaining them at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York.
Iran’s Deadliest Uprising In Decades
On Dec. 28, 2025, in response to Iran’s worsening economy, citizens began protesting in what would become the nation’s most violent uprising in decades. In addition, tens of thousands of protesters, journalists, and lawyers were imprisoned in secret detention centers across the nation.
Wildfires Blaze Through Chile, President Declares State Of Catastrophe
On Jan. 16, two dozen wildfires began to blaze large swaths of land across central and southern Chile, causing homes and forests to be destroyed, infrastructure to be irreversibly damaged, and at least 18 deaths. According to Chilean security minister Luis Cordero, 21,000 acres of land were burned and over 50,000 residents were forced to evacuate, as per The Guardian.