Kid Rock’s music festival canceled? ‘Rock the Country’ controversy explained as Creed and Shinedown drop out

Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ music festival has canceled its July tour stop in Anderson County, South Carolina, following the departure of several high-profile performers from the lineup. Musician Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ music festival has been held in Anderson for the past two years. (Getty Images via AFP) Earlier this week, ticketholders reported … Read more

Canada: Higher visa scrutiny led to 33% drop in asylum claims since 2024

Increased scrutiny of visas issued to temporary residents has contributed towards halving the number of asylum claims made in Canada towards the end of 2025, according to the Canadian government. TRVs include the visas issued to tourists, international students and temporary workers. (REUTERS) According to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC, … Read more