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A Recap of the First Presidential Debate
On June 27, 2024, after uncertainty following former president Donald Trump's highly notorious trial and subsequent convictions, the two fro
Sharbin Sajadpour
Jul 14, 20243 min read


Microplastics: Tiny Pollutants Ranging from Textiles to the Sea
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are less than five millimeters (0.2 inches) in diameter. According to a scientific report cond
Suhas Jorige
Jul 12, 20243 min read


The U.S. Border Security Battle: A Comprehensive Overview
With immigration shaping the elections that will decide control of Congress, Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voter
Nitin Janath
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Updates on the U.S. Presidential Election
On June 24, polls displayed that President Joe Biden trailed behind former President Donald Trump by one point. In an interview with Howard
Sharbin Sajadpour
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Weekly News Blast | June 2-9
Following a defeat by significant margins against the far right in the European elections Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron dissol...
Téa Satariano
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Weekly News Blast | May 5 - 12
Former public security minister José Raúl Mulino was declared the winner of the Panama presidential election on May 5, marking the end of...
Matthew Inui
May 13, 20244 min read


The South Korea Doctors Strike Drags On
In the past couple of years, South Korean students have flocked to medical schools in pursuit of the high pay and status associated with...
Matthew Inui
May 9, 20244 min read


Prenatal Exposure To Antiseizure Medication Linked To Autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3.4 million people are diagnosed with epilepsy nationwide. Epilep...
Maahik Trivedi
May 7, 20242 min read


Weekly News Blast | April 28 - May 5
Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas’ 28th Congressional District, and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, were charged with bribery...
Téa Satariano
May 6, 20243 min read


California Passes Prop. 1, Aimed At Homelessness
In the face of a growing homelessness crisis, California passed a controversial proposition aimed at mental health services and housing...
Maahik Trivedi
May 4, 20243 min read


Weekly News Blast | April 21 - 28
On April 17, Columbia University president Nemat Minouche Shafik was called to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Wo...
Mackenzie Mathieu
Apr 29, 20244 min read


Weekly News Blast | April 14 - 21
Former president Donald Trump is currently facing his first criminal trial. Trump has been accused of falsifying business records and pay...
Mahsa Forghani
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Weekly News Blast | March 31 - April 7
Seven humanitarian aid workers were killed in Gaza on April 1 after Israel led deadly airstrikes on their truck caravan. According to the...
Matthew Inui
Apr 10, 20244 min read


Weekly News Blast | Mar 24 - 31
Early Tuesday morning, a cargo ship collided with the support beams of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after losing power, almo...
Téa Satariano
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Advancement in Tomatoes: A CRISPR Application
Using CRISPR technology, researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel have successfully grown tomatoes that consume less water without co...
Maahik Trivedi
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Weekly News Blast | March 18 - 24
In February, Judge Arthur F. Engoron decided against former president Donald Trump in a New York civil fraud case, ruling that the family...
Mackenzie Mathieu
Mar 25, 20246 min read


The U.S. Approach to Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea
The Iranian-backed Houthis are a rebel group based in Yemen who, in recent months, have begun attacking vessels throughout the Red Sea in...
Téa Satariano
Mar 14, 20244 min read


The Republican Caucuses and Primaries So Far
On January 15, the first Republican Primary in Iowa marked the official start of the 2024 election cycle. Since then, seven states and te...
Mackenzie Mathieu
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Weekly News Blast | March 3 - 10
In an overwhelming 780-72 vote, French MPs and senators passed an amendment declaring abortion a “guaranteed freedom,” making France the...
Matthew Inui
Mar 11, 20243 min read


The ICJ’s Verdict on Genocide in Gaza
On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that it is “plausible” that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention th...
Clarissa Sung
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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