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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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Alabama legislatures are appealing to the Supreme Court following an order from federal judges to redraw the state’s congressional district map (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Alabama Congressional Districts, 118th Congress” by Twotwofourtysix. April 12, 2023). 

Alabama releases revised congressional map, federal judges reject it once again

By Leah Cruz | Sep. 11, 2023

Alabama legislatures are appealing to the Supreme Court following an order from federal judges to redraw the state’s congressional district map. The panel of judges decided Sept. 5 to appoint an independent special master to propose a new congressional layout for the state. The previous map, according to NPR, was found to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. 

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The historic first African Climate Summit was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi, Africa (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Africa Adaptation Summit 2022” by Teamresilience. September 5, 2022).  

World in Peril: African Climate Summit

By Abigail Gilder | Sep. 10, 2023

On Sept. 4, the first African Climate Summit was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The convention discussed the crucial need for wealthier nations to contribute to the planet’s climate crisis. 

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After the summer recess, members of Congress have returned to deliberate and determine the methods of funding the government (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “United States Senate Floor” by United States Senate). 

The looming threat of a government shutdown

By Shaim Akhtar | Sep. 10, 2023

After the summer recess, members of Congress have returned to deliberate and determine the methods of funding the government. Nevertheless, the political divide, with a Republican-majority House and a Democratic-majority Senate, has left the issue of financing the government in a precarious state, with the looming possibility of a government shutdown if a resolution on government spending is not reached.

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The Spanish World Cup win itself has unfortunately not marked the end of an already contentious road, with Luis Rubiales, the Federation’s president, non-consensually kissing Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish soccer player (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Jannifer Hermoso7 - Reguero” by Alejandro Reguero. October 21, 2018). 

Waves of “Me-Too” in Spain Following World Cup Kiss

By Rajika Chauhan | Sep. 4, 2023

After a year fraught with administrative tensions and player protests, the path to the FIFA World Cup was certainly harried for the Spanish women’s team, affectionately dubbed ‘La Roja’ by its fans. The trophy itself has unfortunately not marked the end of an already contentious road, with Luis Rubiales, the Federation’s president, non-consensually kissing Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish soccer player. The incident has ignited a firestorm of debate within both the soccer world and the wider Spanish community, appearing to be an inflection point for long-simmering tensions over sexism in Spanish sports.

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A supermoon is when a full moon passes through the closest point to Earth in its orbit (Photo courtesy of Shane Gillespie/Photo Editor). 

Blue Supermoon marks the end of summer, India’s moon landing marks the start of a new future

By Aneri Upadhyay | Sep. 4, 2023

The end of August is usually associated with summer ending and school beginning. This year, however, it was also marked with a blue supermoon in the sky. A supermoon is when a full moon passes through the closest point to Earth in its orbit. This causes the moon to look bigger and shine brighter than usual. The blue supermoon was not the only lunar achievement happening this month. Just recently, India became the first country to land a spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, near the moon’s south pole.

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President Joe Biden recently announced he is running for reelection in 2024 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Joe Biden presidential portrait” by Adam Schultz. March 3, 2021). 

President Biden announces bid for reelection in 2024

By Aneri Upadhyay | May. 7, 2023

On April 25, President Joe Biden announced he is running for reelection in 2024. Biden is already the oldest sitting president at 80 years old and would be 86 at the end of a second term. According to AP News, he is hopeful his accomplishments during the first term and vast experience will take precedence over scrutinies surrounding his age. Republicans who have officially launched campaigns include Former President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Larry Elder and Asa Hutchinson. 

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Top-rated Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson was suddenly fired on April 24 following ongoing controversies surrounding his show and comments he had made on and off-air (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Tucker Carlson” by Gage Skidmore. December 18, 2021). 

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon dismissed from Fox News and CNN following controversies

By Nicole Trinkl | May. 6, 2023

Top-rated news anchor Tucker Carlson was suddenly fired from Fox News Network on April 24 following ongoing controversies surrounding his show and comments he had made on and off-air. Carlson's dismissal from Fox comes after Fox News Network agreed to a $787.5 million settlement to resolve the defamation lawsuit Dominion filed against Fox in March 2021 that claimed Fox News was spreading false election claims. Similarly, Don Lemon was also abruptly fired from CNN on the same day following controversies and comments he had made on air.

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Sudan’s military forces broadly support General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the country’s de facto ruler, while the country’s main paramilitary force, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are loyal to the former warlord General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Left: “Secretary Pompeo Meets with Sudanese Sovereign Council Chair General Fattah el-Burhan” by U.S. Department of State. August 25, 2020. Right: “General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo” by Russian Government. February 25, 2022). 

Conflict erupts in Sudan over control of the country

By Gauri Patel | Apr. 24, 2023

On April 15, violence broke out in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over control of the country. The clashes erupted amid a power struggle between the two rival groups, led by two military leaders each vying for power, according to The Guardian. 

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21-year-old U.S. air national guardsman, Jack Douglas Teixeira, was identified as the sole suspect in leaking Pentagon documents and was taken into custody by the FBI on April 13 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Jack Teixeira” by U.S. Air National Guard. After August 2019). 

U.S. air national guardsman suspected of leaking highly classified Pentagon documents

By Nicole Trinkl | Apr. 21, 2023

Hundreds of leaked Pentagon documents containing U.S. intelligence information, including highly classified details on the war in Ukraine, have been circulating the internet on different social media platforms over the last few weeks. On April 13, 21-year-old U.S. air national guardsman, Jack Douglas Teixeira, was identified as the sole suspect in leaking these documents and was taken into custody by the FBI. 

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