King Charles Has Cancer. What now?
On February 5th, a formal statement from Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. This news comes after the King underwent a “scheduled treatment” for an…
International Court of Justice Verdict: Israel Must Prevent Genocide
After many hearings brought about by South Africa’s initial charge, which accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza, the International Court of Justice has delivered its provisional…
Low ACT Need Not Apply: Dwindling College Admissions in America
College application season rears its ugly head again this fall, as millions of Americans and international students eagerly apply for a limited number of spots. Yearly, the number of applicants…
Gracious and Principled: The Life and Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the court, has died at 93 years old after complications related to Alzheimer’s. Appointed to the court…
The Colorado Supreme Court Removes Donald Trump from the 2024 Primary Ballot
On December 19, the Colorado Supreme Court declared that they will be removing former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot. As Trump has been under scrutiny for inciting…
Dublin Riot: Mass School Stabbing Triggers Anti-Immigrant Backlash
On November 23, 2023, the streets of Dublin, Ireland, were set ablaze by a riotous mob — the largest incident of violence on the Emerald Isle in over twenty years.…
“Anarcho-Capitalist” Cosplayer Turned President of Argentina: The Rise of Javier Milei
The eccentric economist-turned-politician Javier Milei is Argentina’s President-elect after crushing mainstream politician Sergio Massa in the 2023 presidential election. No doubt, Javier Milei’s unusual approach to Argentine politics separates him…
Three Palestinian Students Shot in Burlington, VT
On November 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. three Palestinian college students were shot near the University of Vermont Campus. Two of the three students were wearing Keffiyehs, a traditional Palestinian…
The SAG-AFTRA Strike Has Ended – An (Incomplete) Victory for Actors in the Film and Television Industry
For around three months, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been on strike against their employers, the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
Monitoring the Iceland Volcanic Situation: What Will Happen?
At times, the news is filled with headlines about abnormal volcanic activity and earthquakes, attempting to instill a sense of panic over the eruption of a major supervolcano. This has…
Return of the King: David Cameron back in British Gov. as Foreign Secretary
In a surprise twist of political fortunes for the outcast politician, former British prime minister David Cameron was suddenly appointed as British foreign secretary after 7 years in the political…
Republican Debate: A Race for Second Place
The Republican Presidential debate took place in Miami, Fl. last Wednesday, November 8th. The debate featured 5 of 6 candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 election.…
The One Where We Lost a Friend
Photo courtesy of Flickr. On Saturday, October 28th, the whole world lost a friend following the unexpected passing of Matthew Perry at 54 years old. He was discovered in his…
Biden Issues Executive Order on the Use and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
On Monday, October 30th, President Biden issued an executive order on the use of artificial intelligence in the U.S. and the risks that accompany the advancement of this technology. Artificial…
What’s at Stake on Election Day 2023
It may be an off-year, but much is still at stake on Election Day 2023. This year, Democrats have overperformed their electorate’s partisan lean by an 11-point average in special…