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Manitoba Métis Federation Refuses to Attend Meeting with Prime Minister Over Dispute The Manitoba Métis Federation has decided not to attend a meeting with the Prime Minister, citing concerns over the inclusion of another Métis group that it claims lacks legitimacy. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between different Métis organizations and the federal government […]

The Evolution of Workplace Humor As a teenager, Stephanie Davies was suspended several times for cracking jokes at the expense of her teachers. “I learned quite early on that I could distract myself by making people laugh,” she explains. This experience has uniquely positioned her for her current role as a workplace banter consultant. Davies […]

A National Symbol in Question In 2025, despite our progress and education, we still get the basics wrong, such as flying our national flag, the Jalur Gemilang, upside down. While a school in Port Dickson quickly apologised for the mistake, the incident sparked larger questions: How much empathy is too much? When does accountability kick […]

The Frozen Research Dilemma Harvard University professor Alberto Ascherio’s groundbreaking research is currently on hold, with critical blood samples stored in liquid nitrogen freezers at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. These samples, collected from millions of U.S. soldiers over two decades, are essential to his work on multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. […]

Allegations of Harsh Working Conditions at Tesla’s Fremont Plant Recent allegations have surfaced regarding the deteriorating working conditions at Tesla’s manufacturing plant in Fremont, California. According to a detailed lawsuit, the environment at the facility has become increasingly hostile, with reports of sexual assaults on company shuttle buses, drug and alcohol use on-site, and frequent […]

The Continued Focus on Sydney Sweeney and the Outrage Cycle Fox News has once again found itself at the center of a manufactured controversy, this time revolving around an ice cream ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The network’s coverage of the Baskin-Robbins commercial, which originally aired a month ago, highlights its ongoing strategy of amplifying […]

The NRL Judiciary System: A Fair Dinkum Chook Raffle? If you’ve watched a round of rugby league and felt angry afterwards, you’re not alone. Each week, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for genuine and long-standing fans to understand what constitutes a suspendable offence and what foul play will be overlooked or brushed aside. The growing frustration […]

Growing Concerns Over Germany’s Internet Reporting Policy More and more professionals, including lawyers, politicians, and journalists, are raising concerns about the German government’s approach to handling online content through its reporting centres. These centres, often funded by the state or even directly run by it, aim to combat “hate and agitation on the internet.” However, […]

The Journey of a Young Activist Justice Stalman, who is only 24 years old, has been deeply involved in activism for nearly a decade. Her first experience with activism was around the time she was 16, focusing on the Adani coal mine in Queensland. She recalls feeling scared and disappointed upon realizing that those in […]