Colin Powell, Trailblazing General Dies of COVID-19 Despite Vaccine
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff died on Monday morning at 84 from COVID-19 complications. A statement posted on Powell’s Facebook page by his family said that he suffered from complications of COVID-19, despite being “fully vaccinated.” Powell was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National […]
Gabby Petito’s Death and Media Coverage Disparity of Minorities
National interest has captivated millions of Americans as the mysterious disappearance of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito continues to unfold. Gabby, 22, disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, 23, who returned to his home in Florida on Sept. 1 without her. Her family reported her missing on Sept. 11 after losing contact with […]
Weekend Review: Louisiana Braces for Battering from Ida
Hurricane Ida is coming ashore with winds reaching near Category 5 strength. Weather forecasts anticipate the storm to make landfall at Grand Isle, Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of an “extremely life-threatening storm surge” from the Gulf of Mexico to Mississippi. Destructive winds will likely knock down trees and power lines. Furthermore, levees […]
Dozens Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing Attack
KABUL – Dozens of citizens were killed during two bomb explosions in Kabul on Thursday, Aug. 26, including 12 U.S. Marines and one Navy corpsman. One bombing took place outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport and the other at the adjacent Baron Hotel. An Islamic State affiliate claims responsibility for the attacks, which occurred less than […]
Weekend Review: Chaos in Afghanistan as Taliban Takeover Power
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is complete and prominent leaders are returning from exile. The news comes as U.S.-led war efforts which drove the group out nearly 20 years ago have been drawing to a close. President Joe Biden vowed to follow through on his promise to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Aug. […]
Weekend Review: Afghanistan on the Verge of Collapse
The Taliban is making extraordinary advances in Afghanistan and now claims 21 of 34 of the country’s provinces. Alarming new research suggests the country’s capital, Kabul, could fall to the militant group within 90 days, according to ABC News. In April, President Joe Biden announced the imminent withdrawal of all remaining U.S. forces from Afghanistan after 20 years of war efforts. […]
Historic Infrastructure Bill Anticipated to Pass in Senate
An expansive, bipartisan infrastructure bill will most likely pass in the Senate on Tuesday. If approved, the $1.2tn Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will head back to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Earlier, Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) informed the press that the Senate will be voting on Tuesday morning. He also […]
GOP Downplays Shocking Abuse of Capitol Officers on Jan. 6
This week, US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn testified before a select committee to being pelted with racial slurs on January 6. He claimed to have encountered a mob that chanted “Fucking n—–!” at him and emotionally admitted it was the first time he had ever been called the name while in uniform. Dunn also […]
Weekend Review: Federal Judge Suspends DACA Program
A federal judge in Texas ruled that former President Barack Obama used unlawful measures to implement the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Some individuals are protected from deportation by DACA if they were brought to the country as children. Today, a judge blocked new applications to the DACA program and placed the future […]
16 Dead and More Than 140 Still Missing a Week After Miami Tragedy
Last Thursday, a 12-story residential building in Miami partially collapsed. A week later, 16 people have been confirmed to be dead while rescuers continue a desperate but cautious search for those who have not been accounted for. As the search continues, questions about how it happened and who is responsible have emerged. Approximately 55 apartments […]