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Syrian President’s Arrest Warrant
On the 15th of November, the French government issued international arrest warrants for Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, along with his brother and two senior officials over the use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians. Maher al-Assad, the president’s brother, heads a military unit whilst Ghassan Abbas and Bassam al-Hassan, the senior officials, work with the…
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Restoring and Protecting Forests: A Potential Solution for Removing 226 Gigatons of Carbon
A recent study published in Nature suggests that the restoration and protection of forests worldwide could remove approximately 226 gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere. This figure is equivalent to roughly 20 years of emissions from burning fossil fuels at current rates. The study provides a more reliable estimate compared to a previous controversial analysis…
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Mobile AI Assistant in a Lapel Pin
Humane Inc, the 2018 tech startup launched by two ex-Apple technologists, last week unveiled their revolutionary new technology––a lapel pin which reimagines the seamless integration of AI into users’ daily lives. Without a screen, the pin relies solely on the user’s speech to carry out its commands. From anything from creating a grocery list to…
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Biden’s Federal Judicial Nominees
President Biden has recently released his list of judicial nominees, bringing the total count of nominations to 203. Through these choices, the president has again shown his desire to “ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country.” These eight judicial nominees are Nicole G. Berner,…
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Anti-Semitism in Universities
While the Israel-Hamas war is splashed across news headlines daily, to some of us it may seem that it has no effects on our lives. However, others have a very different view, including university students. A Cornell student was arrested last Tuesday, October 31st, after he posted several antisemitic comments. Patrick Dai, the 21 year…
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Changing Seasons
Aarya Kacharu
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Where did the Moon come from?
Where did the Moon come from? In general, moons of most planets are formed when nearby debris and matter coagulate into solid forms. For planets of enormous mass, these forms are pulled into orbit. However, for the Earth’s moon, scientists have a different theory. They believe that a protoplanet, a body of matter which has…
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Face-fixing Cameras Use Machine Learning
Google’s recently released Pixel 8 has a stunning new feature built into its camera application––face fixing. Everyone has taken pictures of a group in which just one person is looking elsewhere or their eyes are closed. With the assistance of machine learning, this will not be a problem for much longer. How It Works The…
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“Now And Then”: The Revival of the Beatles
If you were asked on the street which band you thought was the greatest of all time, how would you reply? Many might say flamboyant Queen, idiosyncratic Nirvana, or mesmerizing Led Zeppelin, but for others, musicians, and critics, there is one band that precedes them all. The Beatles are one of the most acclaimed music…
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Orionid Meteor Shower
An exciting scientific event recently rained down on Earth — quite literally. The Orionid meteor shower of 2024 recently peaked, leaving everybody enchanted. According to NASA, the Orionids are “considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year”, but the complexity of this scientific phenomenon travels deeper than its beauty. The meteors…
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Passing of Matthew Perry
In the realm of entertainment, there are individuals who leave an indelible mark, forever etched in the annals of pop culture. Matthew Perry, a luminary of the screen, was one such figure. With his wit, charm, and magnetic presence, Perry captivated audiences around the world. From his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the beloved…
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Hollywood Strike
This year’s Hollywood writer’s strike has come second in history’s record, having been the longest strike there has been in the United States since 1988 that lasted about 154 days.The 2023 strike has lasted about 148 days from 2 May to 27 September where 11,500 writers walked out of their places of work. This chaotic…
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McCarthy Ousted & Race for the Speakership
In a historical first, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted on October 3rd in a 216 to 210 vote to vacate the position of Speaker. All 208 Democratic representatives and eight Republican representatives voted in favor of removing McCarthy. It took fifteen attempts to select McCarthy to fill the position, yet it only took…
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Israel-Hamas Conflict: Unprecedented Attack and Escalating Tensions
The world watches as the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group known as Hamas becomes more detrimental. The conflict has reached unprecedented levels of violence and tension, not just in that region but globally. The situation that unfolded has roots that can be dated back decades. The Recent Escalation Explanation The recent…
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“Ring of Fire” Eclipse
An annular eclipse occurred on 14th October, 2023, and was seen in various parts of the United States, Central and South America. The eclipse had a 125-mile path of annularity which covered a really wide area. The path began over the Pacific Ocean and made landfall in Oregon. The path arched from Oregon to Texas; then…
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Separated Migrant Families
The US sees itself as a beacon of hope to the rest of the world; however, officials have been trying to control the consequences of such an idea. During Former President Trump’s presidency, he initiated a “zero tolerance” policy, and President Biden now has to deal with its effects. The “zero-tolerance” policy was enacted on…
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Canada and India Relations
When one thinks of either India or Canada, the other country is not likely the first to come to mind. They seem to never interact in a way which could splash across national headlines; however, over the past couple of days, their souring relationship has piqued everyone’s curiosity. Hardeep Singh Nijjar The initial falling domino was…
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What killed the Dinosaurs?
For decades, the question of whether it was an asteroid crash or volcanic eruptions that signaled the end of the dinosaurs has been up for debate. Today, researchers are uncovering new information that says the answer might not be so black and white. In a new study led by computational geologist Alexander Cox, his team…
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Tropical Storm Ophelia
Ophelia struck the eastern coast by force during the weekend last week. It formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and was expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge and windy conditions. According to a research centre based in Miami, winds travelled at a maximum speed of 95 km/hr. Five people, including three children were endangered while in…
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Jaahnavi Kandula
“We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.” – J.K. Rowling On January 23, 2023, a 26-year old graduate student from India who was studying at Northwestern University’s campus in Seattle, Jaahnavi Kandula, was hit by a police car while she was crossing the street. The officer who…
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