In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod," as the Canadian Women's Foundation dubbed its new campaign, is satire.

Teachers and staff at an elementary school in Vanderhoof, B.C., have received what RCMP are calling 'disturbing' letters. They arrived just weeks after a rainbow crosswalk in the same community was targeted for vandalism.

A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents.

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.

The two studios are in the early stages of developing the film based on the New York Times bestseller "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book covers the rise of Bankman-Fried, followed by the eventual discovery of missing funds at the cryptocurrency exchange and subsequent fraud charges.

Lena Dunham has been attached to the film, reports Variety, having previously starred and produced the HBO series "Girls," as well as "Camping" and "Generation." Her work on "Girls" led to eight Emmy Award nominations, as well as one Golden Globe.


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A Secret Service agent assigned to Barack Obama was breaching security while leading a double life, according to a memoir by the agent's former girlfriend.

For the first time in four years, Democrats are leaderless. But chaos is a ladder, as the saying goes, and the party is packed with climbers.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a nationwide "concealed carry reciprocity" law.

President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.

Tulsi Gabbard -- a military veteran who once sought the Democratic presidential nomination, was chosen by Trump to be his director of national intelligence.

Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016.

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.

The company is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics division.

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz as his future attorney general has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department.

Penn State University has launched a University-wide partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program, offering active-duty service members internships across various departments to help them transition to civilian careers.

Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies, Carolyn G. Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies, and Noah Davis, are the editors of “A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia,” published by University of Georgia Press.

The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will hold its annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil on Friday, Nov. 15, honoring the trans lives lost this year to violence.

Benefits-eligible employees have until Friday, Nov. 15, to login to Workday and elect their benefits for 2025.  

At the conclusion of the fall semester, Penn State will once again institute a Holiday Heat Reduction Program at University Park, aimed at lowering building temperatures during the holiday break. This annual energy savings initiative saves the University energy costs and has proven to be an important factor in helping the University pursue its energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Non-white patients are at twice the risk of dying within 30 days of a carotid endarterectomy, a common surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine. The study highlights persistent differences in medical outcomes based on race, despite advances in research, education and clinical practice.

Cody Johnson at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Ivyside Dance Ensemble at Penn State Altoona and theme dinners at Cafe Laura are some of the cultural events taking place across the University this weekend and next week.

Centre County’s pre-eminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets. 

Penn State Great Valley is hosting a special exhibit through Jan. 6 in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, featuring a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women's voices and experiences.

The Penn State Berks International Klub will host its second annual Diwali Garba Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The event will include Garba dancing, music, refreshments and crafts. This event is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required.  

Penn State Beaver has welcomed two new members to its advisory board, Julia McDowell and Scott Mayhew. McDowell, a Penn State Beaver alumna, is vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence for Highmark. Mayhew is the maintenance, turnaround and construction director for Shell Polymers at the company's Monaca site.

The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific research grants: Grayson Sipe, assistant professor of biology; David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics; and Romit Maulik, assistant professor of information sciences and technology.

College of the Liberal Arts and Bellisario College of Communications student Teagan Mayr spent eight weeks as a research and communications intern through the Perreault Fellows Program, a competitive global leadership and internship program at Penn State.

Stephen Kodish, associate professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences at Penn State, received the Mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Public Health Association.

Criminology student David Hayes has excelled as an ROTC cadet and emerging entrepreneur since arriving at Penn State, using the leadership skills gained in ROTC alongside the knowledge from his liberal arts courses to drive his success.

Penn State student Nate Carey, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Marshall Scholarship. 

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.

Tencent's revenue rose 8% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China's most valuable company resist a severe economic downturn.

Teraco Data Environments hired Absa to syndicate an R8 billion loan as the company gears up for a new facility to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence applications.

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.

The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way.

The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets.

The study showed that people without the SI gene may have a hard time digesting sugary foods, making them dislike it.

On Tuesday, Alaya posted a picture on her Instagram Stories, enjoying a day out with her BFF Manushi Chhillar.

Eclectic interiors, bold cocktails, and flavours that pack a punch - Chor Bizarre has reopened, and it's better than ever.

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.

Waack Girls, a Prime Video Original series, will release on November 22. The drama follows six women in Kolkata forming a dance group focused on waacking. Created by Sooni Taraporevala, it explores their journey overcoming personal struggles and societal pressures. The series stars Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, and others, with a compelling mix of humor, drama, and dance performances.

In a significant botanical breakthrough, scientists from Pune's Agharkar Research Institute have documented Dicliptera polymorpha, a dual-blooming plant thriving in the fire-prone grasslands of the Northern Western Ghats. With blooms triggered by both post-monsoon rains and fires, this species represents a rare adaptation to its unique environment.

Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device.

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was launched by Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii last month as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The rumour mill now suggests that its successor, the purported Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC, might offer an even bigger jump in single and multi-core performance, despite recent changes suggested in its development plans.

OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro have been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. While the BBK-owned brand has yet to share details on the lineup, a new leak claims that the vanilla model will land in China next month. The OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC chipset.