The state of Jalisco in Mexico has declared a health alert and made it mandatory for face masks to be worn in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital, a significant host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. This action follows an epidemiological alert issued by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concerning the spread of measles in the Americas, with Mexico leading the region with 1,981 confirmed cases and over 5,200 suspected cases this year. Jalisco has been identified as the epicenter of the outbreak, with 1,163 confirmed cases and 2,092 suspected cases reported by the Mexican government. The measles outbreak...

The Trump administration has officially completed the revamp of the U.S. government's civil service system, granting the president authority over the hiring and firing of approximately 50,000 career federal employees, as per an official government announcement. The overhaul, unveiled by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), fulfills a campaign pledge by Trump to remove job protections for federal workers deemed to have undue influence on government policies. This marks the most substantial alteration to civil service regulations in over a century. Originally named the "Schedule F" overhaul, the initiative was delayed due to Trump's loss in the 2020 election. Under the new policy, Trump will have the...

British Columbia's Forests Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with China regarding modern wood construction, aiming to boost the local lumber industry amid...

The N.W.T. SPCA urges the territorial government to recognize domestic animals as sentient beings rather than mere property, as outlined in the current Dog...