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India Rejects US Tariffs
A recent series of tariffs introduced on India by the US has drawn significant outrage from the country as some have described it as targeting the nation specifically; however, US President Trump maintains his claim that the tariffs are for the greater good. Firstly, the President has asserted that the tariffs, fifty percent on Indian…
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New Solid Carbon-Negative Building Material
Construction is a pivotal part of society. Hundreds of thousands of buildings are constructed yearly, and cement and concrete are essential to creating these buildings. However, there are growing green concerns regarding environmental sustainability since cement and concrete are major contributors to climate change, making up approximately 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions. According to…
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Kenyans CHANted
Football has always held a special place in Kenya’s sporting culture, and this year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) offered Kenyans at large a chance to witness continental competition right at home. Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium served as the battlegrounds. Kenyan supporters rallied behind their team as they faced some of Africa’s most competitive…
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Are We Closer to Finding Another Earth?
The idea of having a world just like ours in a distant corner of this universe, in itself, feels mind boggling! The scientific community has been making significant strides in deciphering the mysteries of the possibility of life beyond our beloved settlement: the Earth. A recent discovery has fuelled the excitement! L 98-59, also known…
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Federal Judges Rule On Using Copyrighted Material to Train AI
By now, AI has firmly entrenched itself in most industries, making its consumption almost inevitable. The next steps are determining the guidelines and restrictions for its growth. In an incredible ruling against creative artists and authors, a California federal judge ruled that copyrighted books fall under the “fair use” doctrine when it comes to training…
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Texas Floods
The Fourth of July, a widely celebrated holiday in the United States, served as the unfortunate beginning of the floods that affected counties like Kerr County in central Texas. Currently, there have been many reported deaths and a number of people still remain missing, even though the total count has reduced drastically. Destruction of personal…
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Thailand & Cambodia Conflict
Amidst the numerous other conflicts taking place across the world, rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have given way to a shaky ceasefire. While some cite the growing pressure to a Cambodian soldier’s death near the border in May, the conflict’s origins date back far before then. The dispute can be traced back to when…
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Company Attempts to Resurrect Giant Moas
A Texas-based biotechnology firm, Colossal Biosciences (founded in 2021 by George Church and Ben Lamm), has announced an ambitious project to resurrect the South Island giant moa (Dinornis robustus). This moa is an extinct flightless bird from New Zealand that disappeared around 600 years ago due to Polynesian hunting and habitat destruction. At its peak,…
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Greenpeace Lawsuit
Greenpeace is an international network of campaigning organizations working to reduce climate destruction. President Trump’s anti-climate stance has become a large hurdle for the non-profit as it now finds itself liable for $660 million in “damages.” This landmark decision may just push Greenpeace to bankruptcy as the organization staggers under the milestone ruling. Greenpeace has…
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Olivia Rodrigo
At just 22, Olivia Rodrigo has cemented herself as one of pop’s most celebrated voices, whether that be through her sing-your-heart-out ballads or her political and social activism. Rodrigo’s first single, “Driver’s License”, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She wrote her first album, SOUR, at the age of 17 and would go…
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The Grok AI Controversy
Grok AI’s Speech on X Grok AI, widely known for being X’s (formerly Twitter) artificial intelligence chatbot, is stated to be a “truth-seeking AI companion for unfiltered answers.” Despite this, the bot has caused some recent controversy with its responses, leading people to criticize Elon Musk and X. Multiple comments deemed as both offensive and…
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Dehorning Rhinos
Like numerous other animals, black rhinos are critically endangered; however, scientists have come up with a new plan to try and prevent poaching. There are currently about 28,000 rhinos left, when we look closer into the number of those left in each species, the situation gets even more vital. Rhino horns have previously been hunted…
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Kreative Change
Kreative Change is an NGO based in Pune that focuses on furthering education in India (Grades 6-10), especially in areas that are often isolated from the rest of the country or face difficulties in terms of education. In July of 2024, Mr. Saurabh, a Bangalore resident passionate about teaching and helping the younger generation, joined…
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Usikimye
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor” Desmond Tutu In Kenya, there is an ongoing femicide crisis, and now more than ever, women are the most unsafe group in the country. However, organizations such as the Usikimye stand as a beacon of hope and female empowerment…
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12-Day War
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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1Doge Breakup!
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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Trump’s Travel Ban
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
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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Missing White Person Syndrome
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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Trump administration vs Harvard and Columbia University
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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