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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 Forces (RSF)) decided to create a joint council made up of civilians and military members until a more permanent civilian-led government could be formed when Sudan had stabilized. This hope started to wane in 2021 when the military raised another coup against the Western backed
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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 and settle on a major I was passionate about and comfortable with the idea of pursuing in the long run. Let’s dive right into the 3 main tips that will guide you to finding the right path that will work best for you: Discover your
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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 the first Scottish leader of color and South Asian descent. History has been made Yousaf’s election means that governments across Scotland, Great Britain and neighboring Ireland are now all headed by men of Asian descent. Rishi Sunak is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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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 the Changing World Order. He shows us how this cycle has been going for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But how are we so sure the US Economy is going to fall? To understand that, we will have to look at some History. Right
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Trump Indicted, To Face Criminal Charges
The 45th president of the United States faces criminal charges following the investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office which started way back when Trump was still in office. The investigation points to a total sum of $130,000 paid by Michael Cohen who was Trump’s personal attorney at the time to film star Stormy Daniels to silence her from spreading word of her affair with Donald Trump from over a decade before the elections in 2016 where he ran for the presidential seat. Trump has since denied the affair. The criminal charges are as a result of the former US
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Brightest Star In The Sky: Death of Kpop’s Moonbin
On April 19, 2023, Fantagio Entertainment solemnly stated that Kpop star and Astro member Moobin had “suddenly left us and became a star in the sky.” This is definitely true metaphorically, as Moobin was a unique star in the world who brightened others with his easygoing and animated presence. I listen to a wide variety of genres, from rock to baroque pop to indie, but Kpop is one that I sometimes turn to for the nostalgia and the personalities in it. Who is Moonbin? Within this industry, Moon Bin, known professionally as Moonbin, was someone who brought me to this
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Why Are Sea Urchins Dying in the Caribbean?
These spiny, boneless Echinoderms live in all 5 oceans around the planet. They can live up to 200 years in the wild. These globular, unique creatures have hundreds of small feet. They are omnivores, venomous, and can even be food to humans. There are over 950 species of sea urchins and are some of the most diverse and versatile sea creatures. In the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean, these small pin cushions were once abundant; however, the 1980’s experienced a mass die-off of sea urchins, exacerbating the coral reef’s deterioration. Once again in 2022, the sea urchins faced yet