Alberta Will Vote on a Possible Referendum to Separate From Canada. Here's What to Know.

Alberta's premier announced a vote in October asking citizens if they want to stay in Canada or hold a referendum to secede. Premier Danielle Smith said, "I am deeply troubled by an erroneous court decision." This move aims to address democratic rights after a court blocked a previous secession petition.

Why is Trump deploying 5,000 troops to Poland?

Trump is sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, a surprising move. He said, "our relationship with him," referring to Poland's President, is why. This comes after the Pentagon cancelled a similar troop deployment. It's unclear if this is strategy or Trump's deal-making. Poland already hosts 10,000 US troops.

Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows

Americans are feeling really down about the economy, with only 16% saying it's "good" or "excellent." This poll shows confidence has dropped to -45, the worst since 2022. People think the economy is getting worse, especially with gas prices shooting up because of the war in Iran.

Marco Rubio visits India: What's at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India starting Saturday. He'll talk about energy, trade, and defence. This comes as Trump and Modi's relationship is shaky. Rubio is also going before a big Quad meeting on May 26. He said the Treasury is issuing a 30-day license for Russian oil.