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Friday December 5th

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Chinese astronauts find themselves trapped in space without a ride home. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Multiple Chinese astronauts trapped in space following repeated complications

By Sarah Sankel | Dec. 4

Three Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission were trapped on the Tiangong Space Station with no ride home, returning to Earth after a nine day delay. According to Space.com, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft used to rescue the astronauts left three more astronauts on the space station who are now stuck without a ride home. It is unclear when exactly the next mission, Shenzhou-22, will launch to rescue this second trio of astronauts.

The prison is located in El Salvador. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

About 250 Venezuelan immigrants reportedly tortured after they were sent to mega prison in El Salvador by Trump Administration

By Zo Terrana | Dec. 4

Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity for her role in the death of students by using lethal force. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, sentenced to death by hanging

By Abigail Holliday | Dec. 4

The National Guard are stationed in Memphis, Tennessee as a part of Donald Trump’s task force. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Tennessee Judge blocks National Guard in Memphis

By Isabella McHugh | Dec. 3

The penny has been a staple of currency for much of U.S history (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Budget cuts lead to the end of pennies in the U.S

By Anna Miele | Nov. 21

The theme of this week’s Good News Lions article is focused on government initiatives that are being implemented with the intent to benefit the younger generation. (Graphic by Sandra Abrantes)

Good News Lions: Sweden students gain access to free, healthy food; Finnish daycares boost immunity with nature; the Maldives bans smoking for younger generation

By Raeanne Raccagno | Nov. 21

Jeffrey Epstein was a sex offender and faced charges for sex trafficking of minors. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Epstein emails suggest Trump knew about his sexual misconducts

By Isabella McHugh | Nov. 21

The Democratic House Oversight Committee recently released emails from the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in which he claimed Donald Trump “knew about the girls” he abused, according to AP News.

President Trump signs the funding bill to end the 43-day government shutdown in the Oval Office. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Longest U.S. government shutdown ends, leaving lingering questions

By Isabel Conforme Coello | Nov. 21

The longest government shutdown in United States history has come to a close after 43 days, following a long negotiation in Congress over the funding of healthcare subsidies.

This is a series of major wins for the Democrat party. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Democrats win major elections nationwide

By Anna Miele | Nov. 16

Democrats had a victorious election season, with the party winning major elections nation-wide on Nov. 4.

Zohran Mamdani (right) during a bilateral meeting in New York. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Zohran Mamdani: the new mayor-elect of New York

By Isabel Conforme Coello | Nov. 16

In this most recent election season New York finally gained a new mayor, with Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral race, taking office at 34-years-old and becoming the first Muslim to hold the position.

Gay marriage has been federal law for almost 10 years now. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

The Supreme Court declines to revisit its same-sex marriage precedent

By Lake DiStefano | Nov. 16

The Supreme Court has decided that it will not take on an appeal to overturn its 2015 landmark ruling Obergfell V. Hodges, which codified same-sex marriage into federal law.

A UPS plane crashed just after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Tragedy strikes Kentucky as UPS cargo plane crashes after takeoff, killing of over a dozen people

By Isabella McHugh | Nov. 16

A UPS Plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 4, claiming the lives of at least 12 individuals, according to NBC News.

This could have major implications for American-Argentine relations going forwards. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

The Trump administration’s $40 billion bailout to Argentina comes at the expense of American farmers

By Rebecca St Fleur | Nov. 16

The Trump administration has permitted $40 billion of financial aid to Argentina as it deals with a macroeconomic crisis. Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has grown a close working relationship with President Trump and they consider each other allies.

Hurricane Melissa sweeps through the Caribbean causing devastation. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean

By Isabella McHugh | Nov. 16

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 28, claiming the lives of over 30 individuals across the Caribbean according to NBC News.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the U.S. peace plan for Gaza. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Israel strikes Gaza, breaking ceasefire with Hamas

By Isabel Conforme Coello | Nov. 16

Over 104 people have been killed in one of the deadliest attacks that Israel has conducted on Gaza after the ceasefire was settled.

The Philippines have long been a victim of natural disasters. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 114 in the Philippines

By Sarah Sankel | Nov. 16

The Philippines was struck by a deadly typhoon this week, leaving at least 114 dead and 127 missing. The country declared a state of emergency as the storm swept through low-lying areas, leaving communities vulnerable to the typhoon, according to the Washington Post.

The Brazilian police force conducts a raid on the Red Command, resulting in at least 121 dead. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Police raid in Rio de Janeiro leaves 121 dead

By Sarah Sankel | Nov. 16

At least 121 drug gang members were killed by the police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Oct. 28, according to Reuters. The brutality has sparked protests in Brazil as well as international condemnation of the Brazilian government’s actions.

The United Nations have had a heavy hand in the conflict thus far. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

The International Court of Justice demands Israel allow U.N. relief agency to administer aid in Gaza

By Zo Terrana | Oct. 30

The International Court of Justice, the United Nations top legal body, stated that Israel must grant “The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East” or UNRWA to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.

President Trump has begun his $300 million construction on the East Wing of the White House. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

A breakdown of President Trump’s $300 million White House construction

By Abigail Holliday | Oct. 30

President Donald Trump’s 90,000 square foot, $300 million revamp of the East Wing is now underway, with this being the first construction on the historic building since President Harry Truman.

Tokyo Imperial Palace, where Japan’s new Prime Minister was formally appointed. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Japan elects their first-ever female prime minister

By Isabel Conforme Coello | Oct. 30

The Land of the Rising Sun has chosen Sanae Takaichi as the nation’s first female prime minister. However, not all women are celebrating this historic milestone.