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Claire Thornton from USA Today asks  What makes food insecurity worse?  in her article posted Wednesday, December 18th, 2023.         Though it appears that inflation may be improving within the United States, the number of Americans without enough food has been steadily increasing, "as pandemic-era food assistance programs expired in many states," this past year. According to a study, "researchers found a striking one-third" of U.S. citizens experience food insecurity within their lifetime. Following the results of a "nationally representative survey," Americans say the increasing cost of necessary goods; like grocery, gas, and rent; put intense "pressure on people's grocery budgets...[causing] homelessness [as] the second greatest economic concern across the country." The study, "commissioned by the meal-kit company HelloFresh," reports that food insecurity is becoming a larger crisis due to the economy. The pandemic was a large i...

CBC News published an anonymous article after  Pope Francis said priests can bless same-sex couples, under certain conditions , on Monday December 18th, 2023.           Pope Francis documents "radical change" within the Vatican policy, as he "formally [approves] allowing priests to bless same sex couples." The document, released on Monday December 18th, reflects a letter that Pope Francis wrote to conservative cardinals in October of this year. It was there that he suggested that " such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn't confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage." The latest document reiterates, and elaborates on those principals, restating "t hat marriage is a lifelong sacrament between a man and a woman," stressing that anybody seeking a relationship with God, one as intimate as a vow of marriage, " shouldn't be subject to "an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it." After co...

Abbie VanSickle reports for The New York Times on the decision to reopen abortion pill discussions within the Supreme Court, in her article,  Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access , published Wednesday December 13, 2023.     Last year, the Supreme Court had overturned the "constitutional right to [abortion]," after a lawsuit was filed, claiming that "the F.D.A. had unlawfully approved [abortion pills] decades ago. On Wednesday December 13th, 2023, the Supreme Court made a decision to reopen the discussion surrounding abortion, more specifically a commonly used abortion pill; "the first major case involving abortion on its docket since it overturned the constitutional right to the procedure more than a year ago."  Over  20 years ago, the F.D.A. approved the abortion inducing drug,  mifepristone, and it was only last year that a panel of 3 judges deemed it unsafe, calling for the pill to be "curbed," and regulated. It was ruled that ...

Joseph Ruttle, from the Vancouver Sun reports on the new chalet located in Whistler, in his article,  New Whistler corporate retreat takes chalet experience to new heights , posted Wednesday December 13th, 2023.       The new, and luxurious 10-bedroom chalet is open to the public for " corporate retreats and gatherings," under the name 'Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa.' The lodge draws architectural design from " classic comforts of a European chalet with modern finishings and amenities more commonly seen at a luxury hotel." The chalet was founded by the means of the Holdsworth Family, who  share " an extensive background in travel hospitality, design and engineering," likely the reasoning behind their immaculate taste and execution. With their previous history and experience in the hospitality industry, the Holdsworth Family " built the lodge knowing precisely what our guests were looking for," pulling inspiration from European centric lodg...

The Canadian Press reports on the devastating aftermath in Gaza after the United States derails UN peace efforts, in latest article;  Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war  published on Sunday December 10th, 2023, by authors,  Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Andrew Wilks, and Cara Anna.      Through the UN's efforts to end the war in Palestine, a  U.S. veto jeopardizes  their progress, and future peacekeeping position. " Word  that an emergency sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition had been approved by Washington," is continued action from the U.S. which provoked air and ground offensives in Gaza on Saturday, by Israel's military.  A day after the U.S. " vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, a measure that had wide international support," a sale was made for 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition.  E...

Sporting News crunches the numbers on the historic contract between Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, in article,  Biggest contracts in sports history: How Shohei Ohtani's new deal obliterates record for MLB, other stars , posted Saturday December 9th, 2023, by Kyle Irving. Edward Sutelan is credited within Irving's article for further information on the ground breaking contract in his article  Details to know about Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract  posted on the same day.     Shohei Ohtani makes sports history with latest contract with the Dodgers, surpassing other athletic divisions, and obliterating MLB records. Kyle Irving reports on Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers, where the 29-year-old athlete signed a contract of $700 million over 10 years. Ohtani, an incredible athlete, completed an impressive rookie year with 22 homeruns, even with an elbow injury after 10 starts. Returning in 2021, Ohtani " emerged as the sport's true biggest stars... finishing o...

     CBC News' Guy Quenneville reports on the political controversy of exempting an Ontario mushroom farm from carbon taxes in his latest article  Mushroom farmer takes centre stage in Trudeau-Poilievre carbon tax exchange | CBC News , posted Friday, December 1st, 2023.      After the implementation of Bill C-234 in the Canadian parliament, a mushroom farm in Osgoode, Ontario has seen expenses rise up to $100,000 this past year, expecting " it will reach $450,000, on top of heating bills" by 2030. The bill, " which seeks to remove the carbon tax from natural gas and propane used in farming," was disputedly discussed in parliament between Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre brought attention to Carleton farms, claiming that the owner, Mike Medieros could benefit from "some financial relief," in the form of an exemption from Bill C-234. Medieros explains that he has spoken with "all politicians " regarding the bill, also claiming tha...

Kimberley Molina reports about Almonte, Ontario in her latest article for CBC news, on Friday December 1st, 2023, where a 135-year-old building's safety issues pit town against owner .   Christopher Loosemore, the owner of a 135-year-old church tower in the heart of Almonte, Ontario, faces backlash regarding his restoration process of the heritage site. Members of the community raise concerns about the structural integrity of the building, leaving remarks of "serious safety concerns."  Faced with the choice of spending millions on restoration and repairs, or demolition of the old church, Christopher Loosemore took on the task of spending $400,000 in materials and labour costs. Resting in the heart of the town's heritage, Loosemore has received plenty of attention from the Almonte community. "Obstructed by the town's infrastructure and their unwillingness to provide," Loosemore with hospitality, the town has halted the restoration process. An independent...