Earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the Russian capital of Moscow to represent Beijing’s stance on the war in Ukraine that began in February of 2022 and discussed economic goals for the future. His summit with President Vladimir Putin of Russia has drawn significant attention from the international community as it was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders in over two … Continue reading Russia and China: The Leaders of the Modern-Day Eastern Bloc

Okay, maybe the title was a bit misleading (I did say could), but there is a 1 in 625 (or 0.0016%) chance that an asteroid will hit Earth in 2046. This asteroid dubbed 2023 DW (unfortunately there’s no fresh market hurtling towards us) is 165 ft. in diameter (which is slightly taller than France’s Arc de Triomphe) and would cause horrible damage if it hit … Continue reading NASA Finds an Asteroid That Could Hit Earth

The United States is facing yet another economic crisis, a refrain that has become far too common ever since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the nation that mainly funds tech startups and venture capital firms with a total of $209 billion in deposits, was shut down by the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC) on Friday, March … Continue reading America’s Latest Rendition of the Economic Crisis: Bank Runs

Last year I reported on the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, which would extend Daylight Saving Time (Fun Fact: it’s spelled daylight saving time, not savings) year-round, eliminating the need to “fall back” and “spring forward.” The senate unanimously approved this bill, but the House of Representatives hasn’t passed it, nor has President Biden signed it into effect. … Continue reading Shedding Some Light on the Daylight Saving Time Situation

There’s a lot going on politically, but to help you navigate the world of potential legislature, here are a handful of bills both in Michigan and across the country that are being considered, some more serious than others. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, legislators are still navigating the world of abortion, and both Michigan and Washington are considering bills to protect the right … Continue reading New Bills That Are Being Considered

The House Ethics Committee announced on Thursday that it will be launching an investigation into the actions of George Santos, a Republican representative from New York’s 3rd Congressional District who is under scrutiny from fellow politicians and the media for lying about his background and misusing finances during his campaign season for the 2022 election. The committee’s top-ranking members from either side of the political … Continue reading House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. George Santos’ Campaign

On February 20, 2023, two powerful earthquakes struck Syria and Turkey, causing significant damage and loss of life. The quakes, which had magnitudes of 6.5 and 7.0 respectively, were felt across the region and were among the strongest to hit the area in recent years. The first earthquake hit Syria’s northern province of Aleppo, close to the Turkish border. The epicenter of the quake was … Continue reading Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey

On Monday, February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the nations of Syria and Turkey, leaving over 12,000 dead. This grave loss is only climbing as rescue teams desperately search for survivors. Tens of thousands of injured survivors were reported, and the number just keeps growing. The problem is that the freezing temperatures are impeding the rescue teams from 70 countries and 14 organizations sent … Continue reading The Syria-Turkey Earthquake

A 29 year-old woman was arrested after posing as a high school student for four days.  Hyejeong Shin enrolled in New Brunswick High School using a fake birth certificate. The motive is unknown by the police thus far. She attended for four days before she was caught by the police and arrested. Students claimed that they felt uneasy when Shin attended classes with them, and no … Continue reading 29 Year-Old Arrested After Posing as a High School Student

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party since 2017, has announced that she will be resigning from her office. Prime Minister Ardern, known as an icon for liberal leaders around the world, will leave office by Feb. 7, she said in a tearful speech during the Labour Party’s summer caucus retreat. Ms. Ardern, 42, claimed that she did not feel … Continue reading New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern To Resign From Office