Politics
Europe
Canada’s changing coronavirus border policy exposes international students’ precarious status
Carlo Handy Charles, McMaster University Canada’s border closure announcements have thrown international students and other foreign nationals on a roller coaster of anxiety that jeopardizes many people’s sense of wellness and security. Since U.S. President […]
Business
Why Trump tried to use the coronavirus crisis to ‘Mexicanize’ the U.S.-Canada border
Bruno Dupeyron, University of Regina For more than 150 years, the United States and Canada have shared what is commonly called the “longest undefended border” in the world. And yet in the midst of the […]
Politics
McCarthy prepares his opening debt-limit bid — and it’s full of potential pitfalls
The party’s list of potential demands — which includes an across-the-board cut to discretionary spending and stricter work requirements on programs like food stamps — is likely to change as House Republicans hash out a formal bill over the coming weeks. One big flashpoint: They’re proposing to raise the debt limit for just one year,… […]
Economy
Economy
Here are the best ‘workcation’ cities for remote and hybrid workers — and Barcelona tops the list
Working while traveling has exploded with the popularity of remote and hybrid work. If you want to take a “workcation,” Barcelona may just be the ideal destination.That’s according to IWG, a flexible workplace company, which compared 26 cities around the world, grading them on a scale of 1 to 10 for the following categories: ClimateCultureAccommodationTransportFood and… […]
Economy
Gen Zs don’t have a lot of money, but they’re traveling anyway
Gen Zs aren’t easing into the travel market — they are exploding into it.Despite their youth and comparatively low income, more than half of American Gen Z adults are frequent travelers, having taken three or more leisure trips in the past year, according to the data research company Morning Consult.That’s because traveling is more mainstream… […]
Economy
Fox-Dominion defamation trial delayed on the eve of opening statements
A political display is posted on the outside of the Fox News headquarters on 6th Avenue in New York July 21, 2020.Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty ImagesWILMINGTON, Del. — Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News has been delayed on the eve of its scheduled start date, an official for… […]
