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Just days after the one year anniversary of the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, Iran’s parliament has approved a new Hijab and Chasity Bill that delineates stricter punishments for failure to adhere to the Islamic dress code (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Mahsa Amini Protest - 8 October 2022 - Parliament Square, London” by Alisdare Hickson. October 8, 2022). 

Iran doubles down on Islamic dress code one year after Mahsa Amini’s death

By Lilly Ward | Oct. 2, 2023

A year after Mahsa Amini’s death, protesters in Iran are still chanting her name. Just days after the one year anniversary of the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, Iran’s parliament has approved a new Hijab and Chasity Bill that delineates stricter punishments for failure to adhere to the Islamic dress code. Those with more than four violations of the dress code could face up to 10 years in prison. 

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Of the 362,00 workers that have gone on strike this year, according to data from Cornell University, the United Auto Workers have been the most recent labor union to join (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “UAW Local 598” by US Department of Labor. November 1, 2022). 

United Auto Workers on strike as companies are slow to yield

By Rajika Chauhan | Sep. 28, 2023

2023 has been a significant year for labor movements, with high-profile strikes taking place across all industries as employees show increased dissatisfaction with pay and working conditions. Of the 362,00 workers that have gone on strike this year, according to data from Cornell University, the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been the most recent labor union to join. AP reports almost 13,000 workers in auto-manufacturing plants have walked out since striking began on Sept. 14, comprising 13% of the union’s 146,000 members. 

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In the past week, the son of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, was indicted for a firearms purchase that took place in 2018 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Hunter Biden September 30, 2014” by Prime Minister’s Office. September 30, 2014).

Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges

By Shaim Akhtar | Sep. 27, 2023

In the past week, the son of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, was indicted for a firearms purchase that took place in 2018. The indictment marks a significant development in United States politics, as Biden is the first child of a sitting president to face federal charges. 

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More than 140 world leaders and state representatives gathered in New York City to address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“UNGA 2023 - Monday - 53198182539” by Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. September 18, 2023). 

World leaders discuss critical issues at UN General Assembly meeting

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 26, 2023

More than 140 world leaders and state representatives gathered in New York City to address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This high-level meeting provides leaders and representatives of member states with the opportunity to lay out their priorities for the coming year and encourage cooperation on critical issues. As the General Assembly High-Level week winds down, the world awaits the outcomes of these diplomatic discussions, which will shape the direction of international affairs in the coming year. 

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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been declared illegal again by a U.S. judge (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“DACA-16” by Susan Ruggles. November 12, 2019).  

DACA ruled illegal (again) by Texas judge

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Sep. 23, 2023

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been declared illegal again by a U.S. judge. According to KFF, 580,000 people in the U.S. are DACA recipients as of 2022. While the program remains intact for now, the case over DACA may end up in the Supreme Court. Despite the wide use of DACA, the program has faced scrutiny for years.

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(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen at G20 New Delhi - 2023” by Dati Bendo / European Commission. September 10, 2023). 

What happened at this year’s G20 summit?

By Aneri Upadhyay | Sep. 23, 2023

The annual G20 summit showcases 20 of the world’s most influential nations in a conference where the representatives of each country discuss important issues such as climate change or the global economy. The next couple of months will be critical in seeing how these changes develop and play a role in the relationships between the countries involved. 

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In the past weeks, Murphy has appointed Tahesha Way, the current Secretary of State, to become New Jersey's new lieutenant governor (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“181111-Z-AL508-1086” by Mark C. Olsen. November 12, 2018). 

New Jersey appoints new lieutenant governor

By Shaim Akhtar | Sep. 22, 2023

New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Yvette Oliver, passed away due to an undisclosed medical issue at the age of 71 on Aug. 1. Oliver described herself as a "Jersey Girl," having been born and raised in Newark and earning a Bachelors of Art degree from Lincoln University and a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University. In the past weeks, Murphy has appointed Tahesha Way, the current Secretary of State, to become New Jersey's new lieutenant governor. 

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A devastating earthquake recently struck Morocco, killing at least 2,900 people and leaving more than 5,600 injured (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Collage of 2023 Marrakesh-Safi earthquake” by Huy91. September 13, 2023). 

Rescuers race to find survivors after devastating Morocco earthquake

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 19, 2023

A devastating earthquake recently struck Morocco, killing at least 2,900 people and leaving more than 5,600 injured. With a magnitude of 6.8, this was the strongest earthquake to hit the nation’s center in more than a century. Morocco’s government said it has activated all available resources to aid victims, and emergency response efforts will continue as cities attempt to navigate the aftermath of the earthquake. 

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Flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Daniel has ravaged the coastal city of Derna in Libya (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Greece Storm Daniel DJI 0206 (2)” by Makis Theodorou. September 13, 2023). 

11,000 Dead in Libyan Floods, With Political Strife and Climate Change to Blame

By Rajika Chauhan | Sep. 19, 2023

A summer characterized by increasingly extreme weather events around the globe has now evolved further into disasters of previously unknown scope. Flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Daniel has ravaged the coastal city of Derna in Libya, with ABC reporting an estimated 11,300 dead and another 10,000 missing. As survivors mourn and attempt to pick up the pieces left behind by the storm, blame for the severity of the tragedy is being directed to a deadly combination of climate change, political conflict and administrative incompetence. 

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Mexico’s Supreme Court recently decriminalized abortion nationwide, ruling that the previous restrictions on abortion access violated the constitutional rights of women (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Marcha legalización del aborto 01” by Wotancito. September 28, 2019). 

Mexico’s streets flood with victorious celebrations as abortion is decriminalized nationwide

By Leah Cruz | Sep. 18, 2023

Mexico’s Supreme Court recently decriminalized abortion nationwide, ruling that the previous restrictions on abortion access violated the constitutional rights of women. The ruling officially removed abortion from the nation’s federal penal code. In contrast with the expansion of abortion access across Latin America are the ever-increasing restrictions on reproductive rights in the United States. Mexico’s court ruling opens doors for those in the United States seeking to get an abortion if they are in a position where it is illegal for them to do so in their own states.

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There have been developments of a new vaccine that has a version of the omicron strain XBB.1.5 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“COVID-19 vaccines (2021) A” by Agência Brasília. July 22, 2021). 

Covid-19 cases rise as new vaccines develop

By Aneri Upadhyay | Sep. 13, 2023

The last few years have been associated with the rise and longevity of Covid-19. Although the College has rolled back on testing, the pandemic is still relevant with a new strain affecting more people. There have also been developments of a new vaccine that has a version of the omicron strain XBB.1.5, according to AP News. Moderna and Pfizer have both been working on vaccines respectfully. Moderna is confident in their vaccine’s ability to protect against the new BA.2.86 variant by 8.7 times more, reports Reuters. 

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A tropical cyclone wreaked havoc through southern Brazil, washing away homes and swamping streets, according to AP News(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“File:10-09-2023 Visita a área destruída pelas enchentes na cidade de Roca Sales no Rio Grande do Sul (53177264981)” by Vice-Presidência da República. September 10, 2023). 

Deadly tropical cyclone wreaks havoc on southern Brazil

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 13, 2023

A tropical cyclone wreaked havoc through southern Brazil, washing away homes and swamping streets, according to AP News. Widespread destruction caused by torrential rains, flooding and powerful winds affected tens of thousands of people, killing dozens and leaving more homeless. Weather forecasters predict more heavy rains are expected to hit the Rio Grande do Sul’s central and southern region, while possibly sparing worst-hit areas, before the storm dissipates by Sunday.

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The U.S Justice Department’s anti-trust case against Google is set to begin on Sept. 12 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Google 2015 logo” by Google LLC. September 1, 2015 ).

With Google’s antitrust case, is the bubble finally bursting for big tech?

By Rajika Chauhan | Sep. 11, 2023

The U.S Justice Department’s anti-trust case against Google is set to begin on Sept. 12, marking the most ambitious step in the government’s crack down on Big Tech’s unchecked dominance. The case marks the beginning of a new age in the increasingly tense relationship between the government and the tech industry, and its outcomes have the potential to finally slow the pace of a sector that has thus far shown no signs of stopping. 

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United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, surprised the international political world with his unannounced visit to Ukraine in the thick of intense war conditions (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin Visit Ukraine (52028686831)” by U.S. Department of State. January 1, 2014).  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Ukraine amidst destructive missile strike, pledges more than $1 billion in aid

By Ailya Khan | Sep. 11, 2023

United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, surprised the international political world with his unannounced visit to Ukraine in the thick of intense war conditions. He arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 6 to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and convey unwavering American support for Ukrainian independence, democracy and resiliency in the face of Russian aggression, according to the U.S Department of State. 

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