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Is the US Dollar Going to Fall?
For some time now, experts have been saying that the US economy is going to fall. Yes, the dollar will most likely fall, but this shouldn’t be as shocking as it seems. This is a part of the cycle of rising and falling empires that is well-described in Ray Dalio’s video Principles for Dealing with…
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Meet Prime Minister Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf has been sworn in as Scotland’s new prime minister, succeeding Nicola Sturgeon. Many are wondering what lies ahead for this nation. Yousaf’s Background His father was from Pakistan and immigrated to Scotland with his family in the 1960s, and his mother was born in Kenya into a South Asian family. This makes Yousaf…
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Tips for Choosing a University Major
Should I study law or computer science? Medicine or engineering? One of the toughest decisions senior high school students and high school graduates face is choosing which major they should pursue. It requires much consideration and evaluation from a personal level. I also went through this dilemma. These tips really helped me clear my mind…
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Warring Military Factions in Sudan
In 2019, Omar al-Bashir, the dictatorial ruler of Sudan was overthrown by two military factions and popular support. Al-Bashir had served almost three decades in that position, and following his ousting, he was convicted of crimes against humanity, corruption, and genocide. In his place, the two factions (the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support…
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Holographic Wormholes by Quantum Computers
Wormholes have been a mystery in science for a long time. No one knows if they exist. No one knows what they are like if they do exist. But we know that physicists today have created a Wormhole Simulation. What Exactly Is A Wormhole? We have seen Wormholes in science fiction movies being used to help people get…
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Finland Joins NATO
NATO is an intergovernmental organisation where member states agree to protect one another from third party attacks through political and military means. Recently, on the 4th of April, Finland has joined NATO in order to enhance security measures following the Russian attacks against Ukraine. The Finnish flag was raised in Brussels in the presence of…
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Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore Passes Away
Gordon Moore, a co-founder and former chairman of Intel corporation passed away at his home in Hawaii on Friday 24th March, 2023. His passing was announced by Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Moore was a philanthropist, businessman and engineer who invested in the microchip business which helped transform electronics into one of…
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Barbie’s New Live Action
The new live-action Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is set to hit theaters in 2023, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. The film boasts an all-star cast, with Margot Robbie in the lead role as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and it promises to be a fun and exciting adventure for audiences…
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Decline in Dengue Fever Cases in Bali
Bali, Indonesia, is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. With its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder that Bali attracts millions of visitors every year. However, behind the island’s idyllic facade lies a serious health issue – dengue fever. At the beginning of July 2022, health officials…
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BRICS Global Trade Currency
What is BRICS? BRICS is an acronym for a group of five emerging economies that include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS group was coined in 2001 by Jim O’Neil, a former Goldman Sachs economist. Reforming global finance has been high on their agenda, and the action on it has been supporting…
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The Einstein Shape
Over the centuries––from cavemen to the modern era––humanity finds itself desperate to solve problems. One of them, leading to the creation of the “Einstein” shape, has recently been solved. Patterns Patterns stalk your everyday life. Take, for example, wallpapers or rugs. By using the same, repeated pattern, these items create a periodic pattern. A periodic…
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Rahul Gandhi Expelled from India’s Parliament
Rahul Gandhi, the alleged prince of Indian politics, has only been precariously holding onto his throne as he lost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a landslide. Adding onto these misfortunes is the fact that the now Prime Minister Modi has filed a case against Gandhi for criminal defamation. The case facing Rahul Gandhi has…
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My Africa, My Future – Poetry
It is we, children of Africa crying for our future Longing for the education, we need to grow Grow into the young men and women we Strive to be; but we see Day by day our leaders The ones who are meant to protect us The ones who are meant to lead us into a…
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France & Other Countries Banning TikTok
“Tiktok”- when one hears the word, what do they think of? In the past where it was merely known as an onomatopoeia related to time or a song by Kesha, it is now renowned as an app used by over 4 billion people. It has brought about the stardom of celebrities like Charli D’Amelio and…
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Beware: Giant Blob of Seaweed?
There is a giant blob of seaweed near Florida that can be seen from space. Not a sentence you expect to hear as a major environmental situation affecting the planet, yet as climate change and humanity’s impacts on the sea increases, we will begin to see events like this become more frequent. Sargassum blooms This…
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Alzheimer’s Signs in the Eyes
Currently, the only way to confirm an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is by examining brain tissues after death. Even though there are multiple assessments to rule out other dementia or other illnesses, such as brain imaging, blood tests, neurological exams, cognitive tests ( thinking, memorizing, speaking, etc.), and physical check-ups, none of these actually confirm that someone…
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City Killer Asteroid
“City Killer Asteroid.” After reading those words you are probably imagining the remains of a city after a meteor: rubble in scattered piles, ashes floating through the air, half-remains of buildings barely staying upright. However, while the asteroid 2023 DZ2 has the potential to obliterate a city, scientists predict that it will not come to…
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10 Ways to Keep Busy After Taking A Gap After High School
After graduating from high school a few months ago, a chapter of my life is done. It’s so shocking to realize how fast time has flown by. Now, I’m taking a 6 month break before I venture into another chapter, university. It’s important to take a break once you’re done with high school because your…
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Bomb Goes Off At Press Award Ceremony in Afghanistan
On March 9, 2023, a bomb exploded during a journalist award ceremony in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif, killing at least one person and injuring eight others, including three children, according to officials. According to Mohammad Asif Waziri, a local police official, the incident occurred at 11 a.m. at the Tabian Farhang center in…
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Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown
Silicon Valley Bank, founded in 1983, was one of the top twenty commercial banks in the US. It had around $209 billion in total assets and funded around 50% of “venture-backed technology and health care companies” in the US. What is the Silicon Valley Bank? Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, has been a prominent if…
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