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Hogwarts Legacy: A Magical, Revolutionary Game With Its Contentions
Fantasy books are one of the most incredible inventions of humankind, captivating the imaginations of children and allowing adults to maintain their sense of childlike wonder as they read the pages of a novel. One of these fantasy series that had a pivotal impact in my childhood was Harry Potter, and I’m sure it was…
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The Fear Surrounding Elections in Africa: Nigeria’s February Elections
Several people use the word havoc to characterize the days running up to general elections in Africa. Many individuals have been terrorized by several incidents of violence and deaths after elections in the past. Nigeria is being described no differently, but is there a sliver of hope that awaits this African giant. Behavior in the…
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2023 State of the Union – Recapped
How many teenagers and adults these days listen to the State of the Union Address every year? According to the Nielsen company, on February 7th, 2023, “an estimated 27.3 million people watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on television, the second smallest audience for the annual event in at least 30 years.”…
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Daisy Jones & The Six
“Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a book that will transport readers back in time to the golden age of rock and roll. With the highly anticipated television adaptation set to be released on March 3, 2023, now is the perfect time to dive into the world of Daisy Jones and…
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Humans Can Understand Apes’ Sign Language
Humans have come a long way since Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research. The famed primatologist studied similarities between human interactions and those of other primates like apes. Now, a recent study has shown that humans can understand apes’ sign language. These gestures include raising their arms, which could signal grooming or hunger; “big loud scratch,” which…
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De-extinction Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo
Founded by tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard University geneticist George Church, Colossal Biosciences announced plans to bring back the extinct flightless bird, the Dodo. The bird stood around one meter tall, weighed about 15-20 kilograms, and is infamously known for its unflinching nature while its peers were killed. The creature literally represents extinction itself––you…
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Breaking Boundaries: The First South Asian American Girl
In an attempt to diversify their products and celebrate different cultures, American Girl released their 2023 Girl of the Year: Kavika “Kavi” Sharma. Coming from the bright streets of New Jersey with aspirations of being onstage on Broadway, Kavi is making history as one of the first South Asian American Girl dolls! Her History and…
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Beyonce Makes Grammy History
History was made when Beyoncé snagged her 32nd Grammy to be the person with the largest number of Grammy wins. Early Wins Beyoncé won her first two Grammys in 2001 for “Say My Name” with Destiny Child. The awards were for best R&B song and R&B group or duo performance. However, only one of her…
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DeDisney Dilemma – Governor DeSantis vs Disney
Over the past couple of months Governor Ron DeSantis has had people seriously questioning whether the proverb “any press is good press” is true. Governor DeSantis has been a proponent of the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans Bill” and also the “Stop WOKE Act.” These acts will demolish years of progress on working towards equality…
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Indonesia to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Turkey
A devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Officials have reported that over 15,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured in the disaster. The earthquake has also taken the lives of at least three American citizens, according to the US State Department. The…
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Rise of Chat GPT
Chat GPT, a chatbox created by the artificial intelligence developer OpenAI, is taking the world by storm. Currently provided as a free service, the chatbot can be accessed at chat.openai.com. However, it is not the first chatbot to come up with intelligent responses, so why is it receiving so much of a spotlight now? How…
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Analyzing Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence could be as much a bane as it is a boon and the question on who gets to control and wield that power has not yet been determined with governments, companies and individuals all racing to get the biggest slice of the pie possible. In addition, there is a risk that AI could…
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What it Means for the Earth’s Core to Turn in Reverse
The Earth, the third planet from the Sun and the only known planet home to living organisms, is 4.54 billion years old. The Earth’s structure is made of four main layers: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. The outer core is mostly composed of liquid iron and nickel, and the…
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Indonesia Looks for New Markets for Oil and Palm Oil
Indonesia, one of the world’s largest producers of coal and palm oil, is looking to expand its export markets as demand in traditional markets such as China and India slows down. The Indonesian government has been actively seeking new markets for its coal and palm oil exports, as well as diversifying its export products to…
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Governor of Bali’s Take on Ban Affecting Tourists
The Governor of Bali, Indonesia, has recently reassured tourists that the new sex ban implemented across the island will not affect their vacations in any way. The ban prohibits all forms of extramarital and premarital sex for all residents, including foreigners. However, the Governor has emphasized that tourists will not be penalized for any perceived…
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Speaker of the House Chosen After 15th Ballot
Who is the New House Speaker? After four days of intense negotiations, a new house speaker for the House of Representatives was selected: Kevin McCarthy, a Republican representative of California. Requiring at least 218 votes out of 435 if all are present to win a simple majority, McCarthy won just barely with 216 votes out…
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Death of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols was a father to a 4-year old son and a joy to his family: Austin Roberts, a friend of Nichols stated, “He just touches anybody who gets around him.” Unfortunately, in yet another case of police brutality, the light that Tyre Nichols emitted has been cut short. In a vicious attack on January…
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UFO Shaped Cloud in Turkey
Were aliens real? Were they finally coming down to Earth after so long? If not, then what is that? This was the thought process of many in Turkey who were staring in awe at a UFO shaped cloud hovering above them. This was actually not an effort of communication by aliens; instead, this was actually…
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A Look Inside the Royal Family: “Spare”
On January 10, 2023, Prince Harry’s vivid and shocking memoir “Spare” was released. Detailing stories from the death of his mother, the late Princess Diana, the Prince weaves memories made of pain and duty. Frequently addressing how his mother’s passing impacted his behaviors, thoughts, and perspective regarding his role in the royal family, Prince Harry…
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Book Review: Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander
Being stuck inside the house for days on end, completing work online, and less socialization became a part of all our lives as the pandemic began and went underway. Even before the pandemic began, however, there were many people already living this lifestyle of reclusivity to varying degrees in our age of technology and convenience.…
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