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Mackenzie Shirilla Case Verdict
Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio teenage who was given the infamous name “hell on wheels” was sentenced to two concurrent 15 years-to-life sentences on Monday, 14th August. Shirilla was convicted on twelve counts including, four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault and two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide. She was found guilty of all…
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We Shall Overcome
Rijak Kaur Sarla
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GOP Primary Debates
The first Republican primary debates started with a bang last Wednesday. Fox News moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum posed a series of hot topic questions to the eight presidential hopefuls. The polling frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, was noticeably absent from the first major debate. He, instead, decided to take up an interview with…
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India Lands On The Moon
On Wednesday the twenty-third India made history when they landed on the south pole of the moon. This is a feat that no other nation has yet achieved, and it can lead to many other scientific discoveries and is also symbolic as it may be India’s first claim to being a space superpower. The satellite…
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Hurricane Hilary
The storm made landfall on Sunday on the Baja peninsula of Mexico which caused one death and several casualties. The tropical storm then routed its way to Southern California where record breaking rainfall was reported together with its life threatening impacts. The Southern California governor, Gavin Newsom, declared a state of emergency issuing a warning…
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Women’s World Cup Recap
The 9th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off on the 20th of July,2023. In this prestigious international competition, Spain won their first ever Women’s World Cup title after defeating England by 1- 0 in a thrilling finale on 20th August, 2023. Ecstatic fans and Spain supporters cheered and celebrated waving flags. The…
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Politics Encroaching on Education
In a stunning move of politics encroaching on education, College Board sent out a memo stating that their AP Psychology course would no longer be offered in the state of Florida due to its laws “restricting K-12 lessons on sexual identity and gender” according to Politico. The statement claimed that Florida “has said districts are…
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Wildfires Ravage Hawaii
When people used to think of Hawaii, images of sandy beaches and palm trees came to mind first. However, now six fires ravage across the state depriving thousands of their homes and businesses. For almost a week, citizens of Hawaii have been facing the raging fires that has currently claimed the lives of ninety-six or…
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Twitter vs Threads
Twitter had been unopposed for more than 15 years, but earlier this month, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, released his “Twitter Killer” Threads. Threads took a mere 5 days to reach 100 million users, which begs the question, will Threads replace Twitter forever? New Changes to Twitter Twitter was first created to be a platform…
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New Samsung Galaxy Flip
Samsung Galaxy Flip’s latest release is a prime example of Samsung’s unwavering commitment to innovation. This phenomenal gadget breaks beyond the limitations of conventional smartphones and initiates a new era of mobile technology that combines design and utility. All Around Updates This phone is produced to serve elegance with its sleek and slim profile and…
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Benefits of a Summer Job for Teens
Are you the age of 14 or above? Do you have a desire to learn new things and broaden your experiences? Do you believe you treat others with fairness? I apologize if this sounds like a repetitious brochure, but if you have the qualities above, a summer job might be perfect for you. Though the…
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The Science Behind Muscle Memory
What is Muscle Memory and Why is it Amazing? Have you ever played a sport? Do you play a musical instrument? Can you drive a car? Can you write that formula even though you don’t consciously remember it? If you can do any one of these things, you’ve used your muscle memory. There are countless…
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Potential New Function of CRISPR-Cas System Discovered
What is CRISPR-Cas9? CRISPR (pronounced “crisper”) is shorthand for CRISPR-Cas9, where Cas stands for CRISPR-associated. CRISPR is an enzyme that acts like a pair of molecular scissors, capable of cutting strands of DNA. This enzyme is a family of DNA sequences found in the genomes of prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria. These organisms use CRISPR-derived…
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Covid Diaries
It used to twitter before though it was never descried,It used to fly before though it was never recognised,Today it trills and is heard as well,Heedlessly it soars through the sky where merrily itdwells.This is the kind of arena,Don’t you think must span through the whole era,No one can stop us from leading towards destruction,Do…
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Ecuadorian Political Assassination
In a shocking turn of events, the world recently witnessed the tragic assassination of Ecuadorian journalist and activist, Fernando Villavicencio. Known for his unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable, Villavicencio’s untimely demise has left a void in the realm of investigative journalism. Villavicencio was a beacon of hope for…
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Mountain Ranges Inside the Earth
Researchers discovered mountain ranges 410 miles deep into the Earth that are up to 4 times the height of Mount Everest. Read further to find out how. Background Info Starting at the center, Earth is composed of 4 layers: the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the crust. Since the crust is the…
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Supreme Court vs Navajo Nation
On June 22nd, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a case regarding the tribe’s water usage. In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS decided that the federal government has no obligation to supply water to Native American tribes. What launched this case? In the 1868 treaty, the Navajo Nation agreed to cease…
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Meet Apple’s Vision Pro
Apple’s World-Wide Developer Conference this year was filled with surprises. At most WWDCs, Apple only goes over the updates to our device’s operating systems, but this year, they have included much more. Not only did they finish their transition from Intel chips to Apple Silicon chips by announcing their new Mac Pro, but they also announced…
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N. Korea Likely Behind Cryptocurrency Hack
Over the past five years, North Korea has been able to steal $721 million from Japan worth cryptocurrency through hacker groups as reported by the Nikkei business daily. Elliptic states that a total of $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen from businesses by North Korea in the last half a decade. Right after North…
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Past Lives: A Spiritual and Endearing Movie
Slow burners are like drinking a hot cup of tea on a cold day: they take time to adjust to but the end results are so satisfying. I felt this same sentiment after watching “Past Lives,” the new directorial debut by Celine Song, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. The movie spiked my…
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