Niger Coup Leader Meets With Ecowas
Following several weeks of rejecting diplomacy from the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and the United States, the military government in the Niger Republic has finally agreed to hold talks with ECOWAS to resolve the political crisis in the nation. The favorable signal from the military leaders followed […]
US, Saudi, Agree For Kingdom to Normalize Relations with Israel
According to the Wall Street Journal, a tentative agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has been struck, in which the Saudi monarchy would consent to recognize Israel in exchange for Palestinian concessions, US security assurances, and aid with civilian nuclear energy. “There is no agreed-to set of negotiations, there’s no agreed-to framework to codify […]
Hawaii Fires: What We Know So Far
We have been carefully covering the wildfires that are ravaging the state of Hawaii. Here is what we know so far. Where Are the Fires Located? Currently, most fires are located in Maui, the second-largest island in Hawaii. As the wildfires progress, their locations will change, so please read the latest map updates if you are in […]
Trump Charged with Third Indictment Over Actions in 2020 Election
Former President and leading Republican candidate Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday, August 1st, on felony charges to overturn the results of the 2020 election, an endeavor that culminated in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. At Thursday’s arraignment in a Washington, D.C. federal courthouse, Trump pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge […]
Warmer Temps Prompt Increase in Insect-Borne Illnesses in the US
Concerns are rising in the U.S. as scientists caution warmer temperatures will likely lead to an increase in insect-borne illnesses.Last Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data projecting a sharp increase in cases of the tick-borne disease alpha-gal syndrome. This disease, spread by the lone star tick, triggers a potentially severe […]
Extreme Heat Waves Plague US and Countries Around the World
Scorching temperatures have struck numerous regions across the United States and around the world, breaking long standing records and drawing increased attention to the earth’s rising climate. From coast to coast, cities are grappling with relentless heat waves that have not only disrupted daily life but also posed severe health risks to millions of people. […]
Threads, Meta’s New Alternative To Twitter, Hits 100 Million Users
Threads, the Meta-launched social media app, has reached 100 million users in less than a week. After launching last Wednesday, the latest Twitter rival has beat out ChatGPT in reaching this milestone in just five days. Whilst the former leader in the fastest-growing consumer app, ChatGPT, took two months to reach 100 million users, Threads […]
Wagner Group Rebellion Calls into Question Russian Military Stability
The Russian war for Ukraine faced obstruction last week following the short-lived attempted military mutiny executed by Russia’s Wagner group. In the wake of the rebellion, Russia has scrambled to calm infighting, with much of the Western world questioning Russian military stability and organization moving forward. The Events of the Wagner Group Insurrection On June […]
UN Report Shows 9 out of 10 Still Hold Persistent Biases Against Women
A U.N. report released Monday, June 12th uncovered that nearly nine out of ten of the world’s population still harbor fundamental gender biases against women. This report, known as the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) report presents the most recent data from the World Values Survey. Initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this […]
Trump Arraigned on Federal Charges, Continues Campaign Fundraising Efforts
Former President Donald Trump’s second indictment occurred this Tuesday as he pleaded not guilty to all 37 charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. In yet another historical event, Trump was federally arraigned on felony charges, marking him as the first former president sought to be put on a criminal trial. In April, Trump became […]