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Terror at Sea: Hantavirus Discovered on Cruise Ship

Melea Tshowa May 14, 2026

What began as an expedition cruise,  the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius quickly turned into an international health emergency after a hantavirus outbreak caused various passenger and crew members to become ill during the ship’s Atlantic voyage. What is...

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This photo shows the stars of the United States flag in the background with the statue of Lady Justice

Checks and Balances: A Review 

Ruby Hutchison, Editor May 14, 2026

Recently, King Charles visited the U.S. for the 250th anniversary and stopped to give a speech to Congress. In the speech, he referenced the Magna Carta, an English charter made in medieval times that was the foundation for modern law, as it established...

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Scientists are concluding studies

Study of Cancer through AI

Guneet Kaur April 30, 2026

Recently, in South Korea, colleges have been working hard and researching ways to cure cancer. The cure for cancer is still far; however, medicine has once again advanced with the help of AI.  In the past few days, a professor at KAIST who goes by...

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Earth Day 2026

Earth Day 2026

Maria Stein April 30, 2026

Get excited   Earth Day is the celebration of our home, a day for all of us! You’ve most likely heard “Earth Day is everyday”, and it’s true. This day is simply a reminder to treat our planet with kindness, since it’s the only...

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This photo shows a long table with yellow crimping on the side at the front of the image on the left side, while on the right, a metal bar blocks the way. There are many glasses on the table, with two people crouched at each end, while a cameraman is in the middle and a standing officer with a weapon in the center. In the top right and left of the image, two screens read” White House Correspondents’ Association’.

A Correspondent’s Dinner worth Running from

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 30, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, the President’s Correspondents’ Association Dinner was subjected to open fire from outside the ballroom.  President Trump was quickly evacuated from the room, and security personnel quickly neutralized the man who attacked...

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Europe's Chocolate Heist: The KitKat Case

Europe’s Chocolate Heist: The KitKat Case

Melea Tshowa April 16, 2026

Have you ever enjoyed the sweet, familiar taste of a Kit Kat, one of the world’s most popular chocolate treats? For most, it’s simply a quick snack. However, in late March 2026, this ordinary candy became the center of an unusual and attention-grabbing...

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Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Hungary Elections: A Huge Win

Ruby Hutchison, Editor April 16, 2026

Hungary’s election occurred on Sunday, April 12th. It was a highly discussed election worldwide since the former Prime Minister of the country, Viktor Orban, finally faced true opposition after 16 years in power. At the end of the night, Peter Magyar-Orban’s...

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NASA’s launch regarding Artemis II

NASA’s launch regarding Artemis II

Guneet Kaur April 16, 2026

Artemis is a project launched by NASA to send people to the moon. This is an ongoing project still in progress, and we have just now gone to the moon again after many years! The program aims for new exploration in our solar system.  The first-ever...

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The United States Capitol Building at Sunrise in Washington DC

The SAVE Act: Harmful or Helpful?

Ruby Hutchison, Editor March 26, 2026

The SAVE Act, also known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, has been a point of concern in the media recently. So far, the bill has already passed through the House of Representatives. It’s been a concern among voters as President Trump...

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We Might be Cooked: Literally and Figuratively

We Might be Cooked: Literally and Figuratively

Soni Chitnis March 26, 2026

This March, a heat wave in the West broke records, making March 2026 the hottest March in US history. At the same time, AI Fruit Love Island (Love Island except it’s all AI and with fruits) has been going viral on TikTok. Both of these events show how...

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Demonstrators gather with Iranian national flags for a rally in support of the new Supreme Leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on March 9, 2026. Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf states on Monday, as the Middle East war sent oil prices soaring. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

The Reason Behind the New War

Ruby Hutchison, Editor March 16, 2026

On February 28th, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran. They were targeting military and leadership sites as well as missile infrastructure. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the first attacks. On March...

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