LND topic: southern-canada page 1

southern canada

US Military Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in the Pacific

December 16, 2025

The US military has recently taken action against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean. They claim to have targeted three boats, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. The US Southern Command shared footage of these strikes on social media, stating that the vessels were mov

environment

Canada's Green Fund Turns Fines into Fixes

December 16, 2025

Canada's Environmental Damages Fund is celebrating 30 years of turning penalties into positive change. Recently, the government announced a $10. 6 million boost for 23 new projects focused on nature conservation and restoration. This fund, established in 1995, has been using money from environmental

weather

California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

December 16, 2025

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

weather

Massachusetts Braces for Windy and Wet Weather

December 16, 2025

Massachusetts is in for a changeable weather pattern. After a calm Tuesday, a storm is expected to roll in later in the week. The National Weather Service predicts that winds will pick up overnight, potentially reaching up to 30 mph. Temperatures will vary across the state. The Berkshires will be t

weather

Alabama's Christmas Weather: Warm and Dry?

December 16, 2025

Alabama might be in for a toasty Christmas this year. The National Weather Service and NOAA's Climate Prediction Center are both hinting at higher-than-usual temperatures for the holiday. The chances of this happening are quite high, especially in the western parts of the state. Normally, December

education

Georgia Universities Take a Risk with New Accreditor

December 16, 2025

Two universities in Georgia have decided to join a new accreditation group. This group is still being tested. The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) is trying to get approval from the U. S. Department of Education. It needs to show it can handle accrediting schools first. Columbus State

politics

ICC Says No to Israel's Attempt to Halt Gaza War Crimes Probe

December 16, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently made a significant decision. They turned down Israel's request to stop an investigation into possible war crimes in Gaza. This investigation started after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023. The ICC's judges decided that the or

entertainment

Michigan Gets a Dance-Filled 2026 with Dancing with the Stars: Live!

December 16, 2025

In 2026, Michigan will see some serious dance action. The "Dancing with the Stars: Live! " tour is coming to Detroit and Grand Rapids. This tour is part of a bigger plan after season 34 of the show wraps up. The tour will hit over 70 places across the U. S. and Canada. It starts and ends in Akron,

politics

A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

December 15, 2025

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.

crime

Southern California's Close Call: Four Arrested in Bomb Plot

December 15, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, four individuals were taken into custody last week in Lucerne Valley, a small desert town east of Los Angeles. They are accused of planning a series of bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be part of a splinter group called