Weekend Roundup: Puerto Rico Reeling
Hurricane Maria has decimated Puerto Rico after much of the Caribbean was already affected by preceding hurricanes. Puerto Rico was left entirely without power and now must contend with flash flooding and the subsequent clean-up. Governor of Puerto Rico Ricardo Rosselló had said in the morning that Hurricane Maria would be an "extremely violent phenomenon." [...]
Hundreds Dead In Powerful Mexico Earthquake
For the second time in a month, Mexico has been struck by a powerful and devastating earthquake. According to Mexico’s civil protection agency, the death toll stands at 225 as rescue efforts continue. Central Mexico was hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake yesterday evening. The head of the agency, Luis Felipe Puente, said 94 are dead […]
Crisis Grows for Rohingya Refugees
After fleeing violent persecution in Myanmar, Rohingya refugees face a new problem in Bangladesh. Refugees could starve to death amid the burgeoning humanitarian crisis. With nearly 410,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees, there is simply not enough food, water or shelter for every person. Women and children are dying from stampede as they struggle to get food. […]
Improvised Terror Attack Hits London Tube
A new terror attack has struck London. This morning during peak commuter hours, a bomb was detonated in the tube, London’s underground metro. The explosion occurred at the Parsons Green station in the west of the capital. 29 passengers were injured and brought to the hospital in what has been declared a “major incident.” Along [...]
Bernie Sanders Unveils “Medicare-for-All”
US Senator Bernie Sanders has unveiled a new health care plan. The Senator from Vermont has rolled out a plan that would create a “Medicare-for-all” system of healthcare for the US. Senator Sanders was very vocal about his feelings regarding a health care revamp on the campaign trail last year. The Senator fought hard for […]
Equifax Hack Leaves Millions Vulnerable
Equifax, the credit-monitoring company, has reported a breach that has apparently exposed sensitive data regarding millions of Americans. The company says the hack exposed the Social Security numbers and other data of 143 million american citizens. The Atlanta-based company claimed that “criminals” exploited a US web application. The exploitation allowed for the criminals to access [...]
Hurricane Irma Rips Caribbean, Headed Towards US.
At least 14 people are dead after Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean. The storm was the strongest in the Atlantic Ocean in recorded history. After having torn through the Caribbean, the storm is poised to strike the United States, with potentially devastating results. The state that appears to be in the most immediate danger is [...]
Weekend Roundup: North Korea Threat Grows
North Korea has conducted another test of a nuclear weapon. This one came in the form of a hydrogen bomb. The North Korean government called the device an advanced hydrogen bomb, which would have the capability of being fired in a long range missile. US officials have indicated, however that it would likely take some [...]
Explosions at a Texas Chemical Plant
Explosions rocked the Arkema SA chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. The explosions were a result of the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey. The company evacuated any workers that remained in the plant. They also ordered the evacuation of any residents within a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) radius. One police officer has been brought to the hospital [...]