Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America and leader of the Catholic Church for more than a decade, died on April 21, 2025. After a period of mourning, cardinals from around the world will gather in the Vatican to select a new pope.

In 2023, more than 92 million visited U.S. national parks, a record high. With 63 national parks across 30 states and two territories, there is something for everyone. In this story, we use data from Wikipedia and the National Park Service to explore the largest parks by area, the most popular parks, and rank parks by the most animal species.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership came into effect in January of 2022 and is the world’s largest trading bloc. It’s 15 members is estimated to account for 30% of global population and 30% of global GDP.

The Group of Twenty (G20) has a new member — the African Union. The admission of the African Union marks the first time the G20 has added a new member since it was formed in 1999.

Rising home prices coupled with rising interest rates are putting home ownership out of reach for many Canadians.

LEGO is one of the most popular toys in the world and is enjoyed by young and old. Its strong brand is propelling the company to new heights setting both record revenues and net profits in 2022. In this story we explore the world of LEGO.

Beer is one of the most popular beverages globally. In this story, we explore data from Kirin Holdings and Statista to find out which countries drink and produce the most beer.

On June 22, 2023, the Ontario government announced the creation of Bigwood Lake Provincial Park, the new first full-service park in over 40 years. Bigwind Lake Provincial Park will become Ontario’s 116th operating provincial park.

Copper is an essential element with a variety of important applications in our daily lives. It’s valued for its excellent electrical conductivity, making it a crucial component in the construction of electrical wiring and circuits.