Important worldwide events
Written by Duncan Howell (News Writer) After multiple years of a Saudi ban of any Qatar vehicle, land, air, and sea in their airspace and coastal territories, Saudi Arabia is now planning to lift these travel restrictions. In June of 2017, the Qatar government had come under fire. Significant evidence showed that Qatar had been … More Saudia Arabia Lifts Blockade on Qatar After 43 Months
Written by Quinlan Bourret (News Writer) The United States and the Afghanistan government have been in a process of difficult peace talks with the Afgan terrorist organization, the Taliban. Beginning in January, there has been discussion between the two groups in hopes for peace in Afghanistan. If successful, it would result in peace in Afghanistan … More The United States and Afghanistan Governments Attempt to Negotiate Peace with the Taliban
Written by Daniel Maloney (News Writer) Recently, two major events have happened in the spaceflight world. The first of these is the Chang’e 5 Lunar Mission, a Chinese lunar lander, and orbiter made to return samples of the Moon’s surface to Earth. The mission will be the first to return moon samples to Earth since … More Major Updates in the Realm of Spaceflight
Written by Natasha Gunion (News Writer) The Pfizer vaccine, a vaccine for the Corona Virus was recently created by Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci, a billionaire scientist couple, who are founders based in the German city of Mainz. They have a lot of lab work history from the past, such as developing cancer therapies. Their … More Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine Could Bring Major Change to the Future of the Pandemic
Written by Kayla White (News Writer) Coronavirus has had a variety of negative impacts and has affected many people’s lives; It has shut down businesses and has had us all quarantined. But out of all the negative outcomes of Coronavirus, there is a significantly good outcome. Since the Coronavirus has put factories and businesses out … More Amidst Coronavirus Shutdown, Carbon Dioxide Decreases
Written by Pablo Reid (News Writer) After more than a month of isolation, many students are wondering how long the outbreak will last and how the future looks both in California and throughout the US. There are no exact answers, since the situation depends entirely on the individual actions of people within affected areas, but … More Worldwide Responses to Coronavirus
Written by Kayla White (News Writer) The Coronavirus is exponentially spreading every day, with more and more people showing symptoms. The US is experiencing a shortage of tests, meaning that any tests that are given to the 1% reduce the access for those who are actually symptomatic. The rich and famous are a major part … More Rich and Famous Take Testing Priority Over General Public
Written by Trinity Torgersen (News Writer) The coronavirus outbreak has forced thousands of people to be quarantined in their own homes. This has caused pollution to decrease, and the animal population to return to visible surroundings. The reason that pollution has begun to have a significant decrease is due to the fact that the virus … More Positive Changes Resulting from Coronavirus Lockdowns Worldwide
Written by Beckett Glass (News Writer) The ambulance races up the streets that have been deserted for weeks because of residents in self-isolation, the ambulance comes to an immediate stop in front of a house that belongs to an elderly man. Unfortunately, he had begun exhibiting severe symptoms of COVID-19 and needed to be hospitalized … More Families First Coronavirus Response Act Proposal Passes in the House, becomes law
Written by Pablo Reid (News Writer) “How did it spread so quickly, if we knew about it for months?”, asks junior Alex Castro. The coronavirus, a new disease for which there is no known cure, has spread rapidly throughout the world since it began in Wuhan, China. In the United States, it has forced schools … More The Measures Taken so Far Against Coronavirus
Story by Joaquin Cruz (News Writer) Recently in political news, Putin gave a personal message to Donald Trump stating that he’d make an endorsement to him, as well as Bernie Sanders. In this case, people are beginning and will worry about this message due to the 2016 presidential election in which the public, as well … More Putin Sends Promise of Endorsement to Trump and Sanders
Just several weeks ago, Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi was brutally tortured and dismembered alive while at a consulate in Saudi Arabia. At the moment, Saudi Arabia admits the reporter’s death, but claims that he died in a “fist fight”. Apparently, Saudi Arabia has been purging senior officials in order to protect the crown prince. … More Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post Journalist, Murdered in Saudi Arabia Consulate
One of the most controversial topics in American today is immigration; with a caravan of migrants coming from Honduras, Tijuana and Mexicali, tension on the topic is at its peak. More than 7,000 central American migrants have arrived at the US-Mexico border with hopes of settling in the US. US officials have warned the caravan … More Migrant Caravan Seeking U.S. Asylum Received with Hostility
An announcement for an investigation was made on November 20 by The Food and Drug Administration of a multiple state outbreak of the E. coli illnesses, that was most likely linked to romaine lettuce. After Canada’s similar situation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and The Public Health Agency of Canada also started investigating the same … More 43 Sick, 16 Hospitalized in Third E. coli Outbreak This Year
The world has provided the proper reaction to President Trump’s buffoonery. On September 25, while addressing the United Nations about his administration’s accomplishments and the US’s plans for the future, the gathered world leaders laughed at his opening statement. After saying, “In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration … More Editorial: Trump Ridiculed at UN Meeting; UN’s Laughter Reminds of GOP Changes
An Indonesian teenager was rescued after 49 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean, national media reported on Monday. Aldi Novel Adilang, 19, managed to survive by catching fish and drinking the water from his rain-soaked clothes. Aldi had described the time as “one of the loneliest jobs in the world,” as a lamp keeper for … More Indonesian Teenager Survives 49 Days Adrift in the Pacific Ocean
The attack on a former Russian spy brings a lot of questions to the table, such aswhy he was attacked, and why they used a nerve agent. The Russian spy was attacked in southern England near his home by a nerve agent used to stop the respiratory system of whoever inhales it. Britain’s prime minister … More Russian Spy Killed in the United Kingdom
Secretly-taken footage from a British investigative reporter shows Cambridge Analytica, a political data firm that has had numerous high-profile clients, had suggested swaying elections by entrapping politicians with prostitution and bribery. The footage was released on March 19th and records hours of condemnatory dialogue between the journalist and Alexander Nix, who was chief executive of … More Data Firm Accused of Swaying Elections and Illegal Data Harvesting
Since 2001, about 200,000 Salvadorans have been legally living in the United States; however, as of September 9, 2019 they will all have to be out of the United States or must obtain a green card. The Salvadorans were here because of a massive earthquake that struck their homeland in January, 2001: the worst earthquake … More 200,000 Salvadorans Face Potential Explusion
Century-old tensions between Catalonia and Spain finally erupted on October 1 when an illegal independence vote was held by the Catalan government, which was met with police sent in from other parts of Spain to prevent the vote from taking place. The conflict caused by the controversial referendum resulted in over 750 injuries by Spanish … More Turmoil And Tragedy Amidst Catalan Struggle For Independence
In the uproar of increasing battle, the Islamic State abruptly moved its entire head quarters from Raqqa, Syria to Deir ez-Zur, about ninety miles southeast of their original location. It is said that the move is being looked upon as an indicator of a potential breakdown within the terrorist organization. However, the relocation did not … More ISIS Relocates Their Entire HQ’s
Recently, immigration worries and terrorist scares have led to travel restrictions to countries such as Libya, Chad, Syria, Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Venezuela, and North Korea. Whether or not these bans are within reason depend on the country and the issues surrounding it. In these times, as we look at countries and their dangers to the … More Travel Warnings Facing U.S.A.
The residents of Florida return home to shocking aftermath of Hurricane Irma. More than forty percent of Florida is still in need of electricity. Due to the extent of damage caused by the hurricane, Krebs said, “This will be a situation about rebuilding, instead of simply repairing damaged power infrastructure.” As well as loss of … More Hurricane Irma Leaves Thousands Without Power In Florida
Thirteen days after Hurricane Maria hit hard, Puerto Rico remains stranded in apocalyptic-like conditions, and aid from the U.S. has been scant. With the loss of power spanning across the entire island and a severe depletion of food and fresh water, the death toll has risen to thirty-four within two weeks of the storm’s denouement. … More Puerto Rico in Peril after Hurricane Maria
On Thursday the 21st of September, 2017, the French Sports Minister Laura Flessel said, “It is possible France will skip the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, due to security concerns.” The conflict between the United States and North Korea is not exactly helping matters; therefore France is having security speculations and concerns. Laura … More Safety Concerns About the Olympics being hosted in South Korea
Angela Merkel and her party, the Christian Democratic Union, celebrated victory on September 24 as Merkel now begins her fourth term as Chancellor and continues to be the longest-standing leader in the European Union. However, their triumph was muted by unprecedented leaps and bounds by Alternative for Germany, a right-wing nationalist party that garnered roughly … More Success for both Angela Merkel and the Far-Right in German Election
September 3rd, 2017: a Sunday in which most Americans were getting ready for work or school, and spending time with family. September 3rd , 2017: the day North Korea tested its biggest weapon yet. North Korea has been known for its wild antics, especially since Kim Jong-un had taken over as chairman for the Central … More What Is The Nuke History With North Korea?
The dictatorial country of North Korea has had a long and controversial history with its turbulent usage of nuclear weaponry. Just within the past year, North Korea made its first successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, and Kim Jong-un threatened a nuclear strike on “the heart of the U.S.” due to America’s threats to … More North Korea’s Nuclear Program Threatens US as Tensions Rise
Hunger, malnutrition, and famine keep coming in South Sudan with an inability to plant or harvest crops. Five million people are in need of help in South Sudan, according to the UN World Food Programme. People are forced to scavenge for food with not enough food deliveries to supply everyone. With a population of 11.3 … More Civil War continues to plague South Sudan; starvation rampant around the nation
Andrey Karlov laid motionless on the ground as visitors seek safety in a corner- struck by fear as the gunman stands over his body in the now iconic photograph that covered newsstands in mid December. At an Ankara art exhibit in Istanbul a lone gunman fired seven shots at the back of ambassador Andrey Karlov … More Russian ambassador shot at Istanbul Art Gallery
Despite the Russian promise of a ceasefire, conditions in Syria continue to worsen. For five years, Aleppo has been a city of silence- the streets colorless, every still-standing building covered in a layer of debris from nearby collapsed buildings. The city experiences multiple airstrikes per day. Douma, Syria, has been under siege since 2013. On … More Over 35 Dead After Yet Another Syrian School Bombing
Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq, has become the center of much attention lately due to its capture by ISIS in 2014, and recent attempts from Iraqi, Kurdish, and allied forces to reclaim the city. ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is a terrorist group with the ultimate goal of spreading … More The battle to recapture Mosul trudges on
Causing billions of dollars in damage, countless lives, and an intense strain on several countries, Hurricane Matthew tore through the Southeastern US and the Caribbean throughout late September and left behind a legacy of brutal destruction. Hurricane Matthew formed near the Windward Islands on Sept. 28, 2016, and soon became an extremely deadly, long lived, … More Hurricane Matthew Wreaks Havoc
Throughout the span of the Syrian Civil War, anti-government forces, usually referred to as rebels, fighting against President Bashar al-Assad have turned on each other more than once. The latest case of this internal rebel betrayal began on November 14th just north of the tragically fallen city of Aleppo, a once beautiful city that has … More A look at the Syrian Rebels
On November 14, the world experienced the biggest, brightest supermoon since 1948– and many casual moon-gazers found themselves sadly disappointed. After days of hype surrounding the approaching lunar event, the public was geared up for a spectacle. The full moon didn’t exactly live up to those high expectations. Only slightly larger than an average full … More Underwhelming “Super” Moon Leads to Flooding
Paris, much like any glamorous big city, is desirable, yet destitute. As tourists, we often fail to recognize the tragedies these cities bare within themselves, and often, we ignore the hardships all foreign nations have faced. We often believe that the vacation spot is some sort of a paradise, simply because it differs in build … More Paris, 8 Months and 17 days after the crisis
On November 14th, a 7.8 earthquake struck right after midnight across New Zealand. The earthquake triggered a tsunami and sent over 60 aftershocks across the country with magnitudes of 4.5 or greater. Two people were found dead and thousands were stranded in the town of Kaikoura near the quake’s epicenter. There was somewhere between 80,000 … More Former SLV student discusses New Zealand quake
For the first time since 1993, an American has been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, and, for the first time ever, this award is going to a musician. This October, Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Following the announcement, two whole weeks passed without a single word from the artist. … More Bob Dylan: A Gifted Musician
Every war comes from a conflict, and the increasingly rampant conflict in Syria has people all over the world upset and eager to get involved. The Syrian civil war started over conflict of those for and those against Bashar al-Assad’s presidency, and it has escalated quickly in the past five years. Assad is the current … More The Evolution of the Syria Conflict
The phone buzzes, letting someone know a Pokémon is close enough to catch. They step forward as they toss a ball, slip, and tumble off the edge of a sharp cliff- losing the Pokémon and feeling in your limbs. This may sound ridiculous, but on July 16th, two Pokémon Go players in Encinitas, California sustained … More Pokémon Go rapidly spreads in popularity across the USA, and the world
On Wednesday, August 24, North Korea sparked renewed conflict and chaos, shooting yet another a test missile into Japanese Waters, allowing for Japan, China, and South Korea to form a quite unusual unity, that sadly also proved just how much of a threat the communist country poses to their people and global security. Japan, … More U.S. Interests Are In Danger, Will North Korea’s Missiles Reach Our Shores?
Ryan Lochte and three other Olympic swimmers fabricated the event of a robbery after leaving a party at Club France at 4 a.m. on August 14th. Lochte’s first story describes him and the three other Olympians that accompanied him: Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger, and Jimmy Feigen, being pulled over in their taxi with guns pointed … More Alleged Robbery in Rio Creates Tension During Olympics
Prince is known as a slightly eccentric music legend with a lengthy resume. Sadly, the music legend died in his home on April 21st. This loss is tragic, as he was only 57 when he died. The American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor was known for his song and movie Purple Rain, electric … More Music legend, Prince, found dead in his home from drug overdose at 57
In the midst of the chaos in the Middle East that has persisted for the past decade, there is another problem to add to the Iraqi people’s plates. An important dam that helps bring water to some of the driest places on earth risks collapse in the near future. The Mosul Dam on the Tigris … More Mosul Dam risks collapse that would put 1.5 million people at risk in Iraq
Mosquitoes are notorious for their itchy bites and for carrying disease. Sadly, we’ve added another illness to the list. The Zika virus was first discovered in the 1940’s, but few knew of it until this past spring when there was an outbreak in Brazil. The outbreak affected pregnancies, leading to multiple reported cases of Guillain-Barré … More Recent Zika virus outbreak is causing birth defects
As 2016 begins, the surge of Syrian refugees continues to flow from the Middle East into Europe at a rapid pace. Millions have fled Syria and dispersed wherever they can, many hoping to find a safe haven in the European Union. Despite many coming with hopes only of peace, violence has continued to follow them … More Violent acts plague migrants seeking shelter and new lives in Europe
In mid-January, the Powerball lottery was rocketed into the mainstream media as the winning prize hit $1 billion dollars. Never before had a lottery seen such a huge jackpot — the previous record high prize was about $600 million in 2012, through lottery company Mega Millions. The turnout for the lottery was massive, with some … More Record high lottery prize draws millions to buy tickets, winners are announced
In the UK, a recent petition to ban Donald Trump, U.S. republican presidential hopeful, received 586,000 signatures out of the 100,000 required for consideration. As it reached the required amount of signatures to be debated, the matter was discussed by the British Parliament on January 18. The UK made the decision to not ban Trump, … More The UK’s petition to ban Donald Trump from the country
On June 15, 2013, Shelby and Hollie Boyle went outside of their house in Burleson, Texas to investigate a loud crash. They walked outside to discover the crashed car of twenty-four year old Breanna Mitchell, and Mitchell’s body. Earlier that same day, Ethan Couch and several of his friends piled into his truck. Two people … More Timeline of events: ‘affulenza’ teen
More than 4 million Syrian refugees, half of them children, have had to flee their home country amidst a civil war and find a new life in a new part of the world. Most of the refugees have been taken in by Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. More the 700,000 immigrants have risked their lives traveling … More Sitting down with Raneem Zaghlouleh, a local victim of the Syrian Refugee crisis
Friday, November 13, 2015, saw far more than its share of death and violence. The most notorious of these events were the series of terrorist attacks carried out in Paris, which resulted in the deaths of roughly 130 people. Bombings also occurred in Beirut and Baghdad, with the death toll reaching 59. Panic radiated throughout … More Earthquake in Japan sparks fear of another tsunami
A series of terrorist attacks across Paris on Friday, November 13 left the world in shock, with at least 132 dead, and hundreds injured. Conflicting reports place the number of coordinated targets between six and eight, and ISIS is claiming responsibility for the strikes. The three groups of attackers were armed with guns and explosives; some … More Terrorist attacks in Paris leave the world in shock and at least 132 dead
Germany is seeing a large increase in trials of Nazi war criminals due to a group of prosecutors that has been hunting down everyone who was employed at Auschwitz during WWII. Currently, a 91-year-old German radio operator is being tried on 260,000 charges of accessory to murder for all of the Jewish people that she … More Recent trials of Nazi war criminals leads to age-controversy
Many of us know that life can be hard, but most of our experiences cannot even begin compare to what over eleven million people — half of whom are children — have been experiencing as they are displaced from their homes, villages and country. The Syrian Refugee Crisis started in 2011, when thousands of terrified … More Syrian refugee crisis leaves millions homeless
Tensions are growing in the middle east as the country of Yemen is yet to reestablish a strong central government. The current civil war that is raging within the countries borders have lead other neighboring nations to launch their own air attacks in hopes to weaken opposing sides and put an end to the war. … More Tensions grow in the Middle East in response to civil war in Yemen
More than 5,000 deaths have been reported in the recent 7.8 earthquake that viciously shook central Nepal and its neighboring countries on April 25th, forcing Nepal into a national state of emergency. The epicenter of the quake was almost exactly between two of Nepal’s largest cities, Kathmandu and Pokhara, both of which I had the … More Editorial: 7.8 Earthquake devastates Nepal
Lone gone are the days of peaceful protesting guided by charismatic leaders in the United States. Recent protests over racial profiling and police brutality in the southern United States have been characterized by citizens rallying behind martyrs. A funeral drew thousands on April 27th, before a handful of mourners in Baltimore, Maryland loaded a casket … More Baltimore protests turn violent
The renowned leader Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, went missing for ten days leading to much speculation. Many internet speculators had been lead to believe that he was missing because he fell ill or that he was attending to the birth of the child of his supposed mistress, Alina Kabaeva. The disappearing act that … More Vladimir Putin’s mysterious ten day disappearance
On Wednesday, March 4, the Senate failed to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the 1,179 mile long Keystone XL oil pipeline. It would be added to the already existing Keystone pipeline and it would stretch from the oil sands in Canada to Nebraska. The pipeline would have the capacity to carry 830,000 barrels of … More President Obama vetoes the Keystone XL pipeline: questioning its environmental risks
On the 26th of February the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to keep the internet free and open. This in and of itself is good news for the everyday internet user. It keeps the internet classified as a utility; allowing all users to receive the same amount of access. The ruling makes it so … More Net neutrality ruling protects individuals from companies
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