U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces intense online mockery after renaming an institute for Donald Trump and calling him a 'President of Peace,' a claim critics call absurd given Trump's recent actions. Read the fiery social media backlash.
The State Department renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after Donald Trump, drawing widespread online criticism and comparisons to authoritarian regimes. Read the full story.
Comcast Corp. has made a renewed offer to merge NBCUniversal with Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to create an entertainment giant. The deal includes a management role for Warner CEO David Zaslav.
Conservative pundit Batya Ungar-Sargon faces online ridicule for calling Donald Trump 'very virile' during a CNN health discussion. Explore the backlash and political analysis.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls for a sweeping travel ban following a DC attack, drawing swift backlash online. Explore the details and reactions.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a 'Media Offender of the Week' feature, reviving Trump's 'fake news' phrase. The move was widely mocked online for its perceived irony. Read the full story.
Melania Trump unveils 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' White House Christmas theme for 2025, but social media users recall her infamous 2018 remark about holiday decor. Explore the details and reactions.
The White House's new 'Media Offenders' page, designed to criticize critical coverage, stumbled by misidentifying a reporter. This incident highlights escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the press.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Golf star Rory McIlroy calls LIV Golf's spending 'irrational' and expresses deep skepticism about a potential merger with the PGA Tour, citing fractured sports history.
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
A new Research Co. poll reveals Metro Vancouver is evenly divided on creating a megacity, while showing strong 70% support for merging the Langleys. Discover the regional divides.
Donald Trump intensifies personal attacks against female journalists, calling them 'ugly' and 'piggy.' Read about the concerning pattern of degrading behavior toward women in media.
Institutional Shareholder Services recommends investors approve the $50 billion Anglo American and Teck Resources merger. The deal, creating a global mining leader, faces a December 9th vote and regulatory hurdles.
Australia implements landmark social media ban for children under 16, facing court challenges while prioritizing youth mental health and online safety. Learn about the global implications.
Federal agents arrest DACA recipients like Yaakub Vijandre over social media posts, signaling a major change in U.S. immigration enforcement. Learn how this impacts Dreamers.
X's new transparency feature raises concerns about foreign influence in US politics as popular accounts show questionable origins. Discover the implications for digital democracy.
ERCA chair warns merging conservation authorities could exacerbate flooding and delay development and farm projects in Windsor-Essex region. Learn about the local impacts.
BHP withdraws from Anglo American acquisition, creating opportunity for Teck Resources merger. Canadian mining sector faces major restructuring as global giants reposition.
Financial services firm SWB announces landmark $8.1 billion SPAC deal to list on New York Stock Exchange, marking one of 2025's major financial market developments.
Malaysia announces sweeping social media ban for children under 16 effective next year. Learn how this digital safety measure will impact youth access to online platforms.
Donald Trump reportedly pressures Oracle CEO Larry Ellison to produce a new Rush Hour movie. Explore the political ties and Hollywood deals shaping this potential revival.
Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Skydance's $8.4B Paramount acquisition and potential Warner Bros. Discovery bid during Colbert interview, highlighting antitrust concerns.
The publisher of Britain's Daily Mail enters exclusive negotiations for a US$654 million acquisition of Telegraph Media Group, reshaping UK media landscape. Read the full story.
A BBC board member resigns citing governance issues amid the fallout from an edited Trump documentary. The former president threatens a $5 billion lawsuit. Get the full story.
Shareholder advisory firm Glass Lewis recommends approval of the Teck-Anglo merger, creating a US$50B mining giant. The deal awaits regulatory approval and a December 9 shareholder vote.
The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe ceased operations after Trump administration funding cuts. Learn how this impacts media freedom in Orbán's Hungary and US foreign policy.
Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly threatens the $70B Teck-Anglo American merger, demanding more Canadian control. Teck shares fell 10% on the news.
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin reports nearly 1,000 threats after Trump's social media posts targeting Democrats. Security intensified amid violent rhetoric.
Kingsville council unanimously opposes the Ford government's plan to merge Ontario's 36 conservation authorities, citing concerns over financial impact and loss of local control over flooding and conservation matters.