First Republican Debate: Here’s What We Know
Eight Republican presidential candidates faced off in the first Republican debate of the presidential primary cycle on Thursday in Milwaukee, where they made their cases for their candidacies in front of their biggest crowd yet. The candidates argued back and forth over a range of topics, including abortion, the economy, Ukraine, and education. However, the debate’s […]
Ron DeSantis Campaign’s Failings and Possible Signs of a Resurgence
We are still over a year from the 2024 election, with many Republicans entering the race to challenge Joe Biden. Two of the most talked about candidates for the GOP Presidential nominee are, of course, former President Donald Trump, who leads overwhelmingly in polls despite his many indictments, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who, although […]
Maui Disaster Update: Here’s What We Know
The violent wildfire that swept through the picturesque town of Maui, Hawaii, is already considered the deadliest fire recorded in the United States in the last century. While residents mourned the dead and missing, authorities warned that the total number of human and environmental casualties was not yet known and that recovery from the destruction […]
Russian-Ukraine War Updates: Russian Drones Threaten Danube Port
Ukraine has accused Russia of launching drone strikes against grain warehouses in a port on the Danube in the Odesa region. “Russian terrorists carried out two drone strikes in the Odessa region last night,” Odessa regional governor Oleg Kiper announced on social media on Wednesday. “As a result of enemy attacks on one of the […]
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. […]