Tensions erupted on June 13th as Israel targeted nuclear and fuel enrichment plant installations in Natanz, a city in Iran. Iran responded with a series of drones and missiles, signaling the start of what is now known as the 12-day war. While a lot about this war has captivated the eyes and ears of people…

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President Trump’s second term in office brought a lot of new characters and concerns to the table. We’ve had wars breaking out, alliances crumbling to pieces, and unrest in every crevice of America, but with all the bad came something no one anticipated: a bromance that reached heights that Harry Potter and Ron Weasley could…

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On June 4th, President Trump signed into action a travel ban targeting twelve countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. During his first presidential term, Trump had attempted a travel ban; however, due to its specificity to Muslim-majority countries such as Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Libya,…

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Modern mummification sounds like a rebirthed ancient method, but the concept has changed. Mummification, according to Egyptian culture, is the preservation of their kings and queens enabling their body to evade decay over a long period of time. Modern mummification, however, is an attempt to preserve human life through various methods. There are several types…

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Recently during my summer break, I have been hooked into watching the latest Netflix murder documentaries. From American Murder: The Family Next Door to American Murder: Gabby Petito Case and even to What Jennifer Did?  From my intense watching, I came across an appalling discovery that was also brought up in the American Murder: Gabby…

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Confusion, passionate protests, and general outrage have abounded in the United States of America due to the Trump administration’s recent activities. Trump’s first five months in office as the President of the United States have been nothing short of turbulent. Trump has set up new policies affecting everything from immigration to voting rights, and now…

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Early this month, South Korea conducted its presidential election, selecting the Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung as their next leader. It likely does not come as much surprise that the incumbent conservative People Power Party was passed over after the tumultuous outing of the previous president for enacting martial law.  Lee’s predecessor, Yoon Suk…

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In just the United States, hotels and restaurants alone waste more than 3 billion gallons of cooking oil per year. In most cases, this waste oil builds up significantly in landfills. In even worse cases, it goes down the drain to clog and grease sewer pipes which cause blockages that need to be removed. Additionally,…

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Tariffs have become a somewhat common term in the past couple of months: but what is it and why are we at a tariff war with China? Tariffs are any tax on imported goods, and the story with China begins in February 2025. The US increased the normal 10% tariff on Chinese goods to 20%,…

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At 82, Joe Biden has lived a life full of challenges — and victories. He’s been a senator, a vice president, and yes, the 46th President of the United States. But this year, Biden faces one of his most personal battles yet: a recent diagnosis of cancer. And true to form, he’s facing it like he always has —…

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Like a spinoff of Jurassic World, a species extinct for 13,000 years known as the dire wolf has been brought back to life after scientists genetically modified the genes of gray wolves, so far, three dire wolf puppies have been created. Colossal Biosciences is a biotech company based in Texas and is known for its…

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Serbia is currently experiencing a historic revolution fueled by youth pushing for a more just and free country. The first domino push of the government’s overall collapse was ironically the collapse of the roof of a newly redone train station. Claiming 15 lives, the collapsed roof became a symbol of the Serbian government’s corruption and…

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Recently, new 3D maps of the Greenland Ice Sheet—the second largest in the world—have raised serious concerns among scientists worldwide. The findings suggest that the landmass is retreating faster than previously estimated. These cracks, known as crevasses, guide ice and meltwater into the ocean. However, this meltwater and heat can also be channelled inland, which…

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They say, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Music holds the most divine and purest prowess of conveying deeper meanings, beyond literal sounds, to one’s heart. Additionally, music has the magical ability of bridging differences and uniting souls for a noble initiative. “Oscars of the music world”- the GRAMMYs 2025 upheld its beliefs by transcending cultural…

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There was a time when helicopters were the newest birds in the sky, preceded by airplanes mostly known by the Wright Brothers. At the moment, we have unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV- military reference) or the common name ‘drones’. In today’s high technology scalability, drones have become faster and can even fit in someone’s pocket; something…

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On February 4th, a very peculiar event occurred in Buenos Aires: a canal spontaneously turned a vibrant, peculiar shade of red. Local authorities do not know for certain the reason for the sudden color change, but many suspect chemical waste or dye leakage from a nearby factory. The Sarandí is the name of the polluted…

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Tall grass stretches as far as the eye can see, carefully swaying in the wind. The quiet rustle of the blades are brought to a crashing halt as the frantic flutter of wings echo across the plain. Out of the waist level grass a small, pigeon-like bird with a long neck jumps up, wings flapping…

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The 30 square mile island of Santorini in the Aegean sea has been facing a swarm of earthquakes since the beginning of the year. The count has surpassed an astounding 1,200 earthquakes just in the two weeks of January 25th through February 7th. According to UNESCO, these earthquakes ranged from a score of 1.0 to…

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On Sunday night, I settled in front of the TV with my Algebra II homework and a diet coke. I know, I know—a boisterous living room paired with a television and a can containing an obscene amount of chemicals isn’t the most conducive environment for learning, but let me tell you–I was absolutely focused on…

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On January 7th, Meta made a significant announcement stating that the company will no longer rely on third-party fact checkers. Instead, it will transition to a more community-based method. The third-party companies were caught off guard, not expecting their steady client to choose not to renew their contracts. The social networking giant, parent company of…

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