Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested potential changes to the TSA's liquid restrictions for carry-on luggage, which could ease the 3-1-1 rule established after a 2006 liquid explosives threat. With advancements in CT scanner technology, the U.S. may follow the UK and other countries in relaxing these rules, allowing for a more convenient travel experience. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that the long-standing liquid...

Prime Minister Mark Carney asserts he has complied with all rules regarding the disclosure of his financial assets, which are now in a blind trust; however, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and other MPs argue that his ties to companies like Brookfield Asset Management and Westinghouse present potential conflicts of interest. Andrew Chang explores the validity of these claims and their implications. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Prime Minister Mark Carney says he followed...

After a couple was caught on Coldplay's "kiss cam" at a Boston concert, they were identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's HR head, sparking speculation about their relationship since Byron is married. The video, which went viral with over 58 million views, led Astronomer to initiate a formal investigation into the incident. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: At a Coldplay concert, a couple caught on the "kiss...

OTTAWA — After a report suggested that Alberta's government complicated wildfire response efforts in Jasper, Premier Danielle Smith criticized the town's portrayal of the province and called for an apology. Jasper's Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Given, defended the report's integrity while acknowledging strengths in the provincial response, emphasizing the need for a fuller understanding of the report's findings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary After a report on last summer's wildfires in Jasper,...

Jeremiah Valentine is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. He was previously convicted in a 2005 Toronto shootout linked to rival gangs that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Jane Creba. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeremiah Valentine is in trouble for hurting someone named Abdeck, and he was also part of a big fight in Toronto a long time ago that hurt many people. Want...

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act under the Trump administration includes a $250 "visa integrity fee" for nonimmigrant visa holders, aimed at enhancing U.S. border security and funding immigration enforcement. This fee is non-waivable but refundable under specific conditions, and while the act is signed, its implementation date remains unclear, potentially affecting travel affordability to the U.S. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The newly enacted "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" includes...