Walking through the clinic hallway with a young patient and his mother, I sensed a mix of emotions. While the boy seemed excited, his mother's anxious words revealed her underlying fear. She expressed concerns about potential separation if they were ever stopped while out together. This scenario is becoming more common in Minnesota, where I work at a community clinic in Minneapolis. Many patients, like the mother and son I encountered, belong to racialized groups, with some likely being undocumented immigrants. Amidst my dental studies in the U.S., recent events have highlighted the complex interplay between healthcare and politics. Tragic incidents, such as the shooting of Renee Nicole...

The Kremlin refutes a report suggesting that Russia has faced the highest number of casualties for a major power in a conflict since World War II amid the ongoing Ukraine war. According to a recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., Russia has reportedly experienced 1.2 million casualties, including up to 325,000 troop fatalities, from February 2022 to December 2025. The report also predicts that the combined military losses on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict could reach million by spring. Despite assertions of progress in Ukraine, the data indicates that Russia is enduring significant losses for marginal territorial gains,...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit northern B.C. to hold discussions with Coastal First Nations before embarking on his journey to China,...

During an expedition in August 2025, scientist Alexander Bentley encountered a surprising sight when he discovered a spider seemingly thriving beneath what he initially...