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Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the global financial crisis of 2008 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“3003 West Tasman Drive entrance 2, Santa Clara, California” by Minh Nguyen. March 13, 2023). 

Silicon Valley Bank collapse sends shockwaves through financial industry

By Gauri Patel | Mar. 27, 2023

On March 10, California-based Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the global financial crisis of 2008, according to AP. The financial industry, already struggling with the consequences of climbing interest rates and self-inflicted wounds, has felt the shockwaves after the collapse. 

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Although the 2024 presidential election process may still be a while away, the presidential candidates and political issues for the next election cycle are already beginning to emerge (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Joe Biden and Donald Trump” by Gage Skidmore, Shealah Craighead, krassotkin. November 4, 2020). 

Examining 2024 presidential candidates and the election process

By Ben Gallanter | Mar. 23, 2023

American voters, attentively observing political news in their homes across the nation, are becoming curious about what the 2024 United States presidential election will entail. Although the 2024 presidential election process may still be a while away, the presidential candidates and political issues for the next election cycle are already beginning to emerge. 

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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court held a hearing on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for borrowers with limited earnings (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Text - Student loans on paper piece with a pile us dollar bills” by Marco Verch Professional Photographer. May, 25, 2021).  

Supreme Court Justices holds a hearing on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

By Gauri Patel | Mar. 7, 2023

The Supreme Court held a hearing on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that would cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for borrowers with limited earnings, according to NPR. If the program is implemented, 43 million student loan borrowers will benefit, and nearly 45%, or 20 million people, can have their remaining student debt fully canceled. About 1.12 million New Jersey residents have applied for federal student loan forgiveness, according to data from Politico. 

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The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved an at-home test for flu and COVID-19 (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Making a Covid 19 home self test” by Jernej Furman. September 29, 2021). 

FDA approves dual at-home test for flu and Covid-19

By Aneri Upadhyay | Mar. 3, 2023

The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved an at-home test for flu and Covid-19 on Feb. 24. This test would allow the general public to be able to determine if they have the flu or Covid-19, an important distinction due to the similar symptoms from both illnesses. The emergence of at-home tests to distinguish influenza from Covid-19 is especially important with the removal of on campus testing at the College. 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in his state of the nation address that Moscow is suspending participation in New START, a nuclear arms control treaty with the United States (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Vladimir Putin” by Global Panorama. July 8, 2014). 

Russia suspends nuclear arms treaty after Biden’s visit to Ukraine

By Gauri Patel | Feb. 24, 2023

On Feb. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in his state of the nation address that Moscow is suspending participation in New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with the United States, according to Reuters. Putin cited the U.S.’ support for Ukraine and the accusation that the U.S. and NATO are supposedly working for Russia’s destruction as the reason behind the announcement. 

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(Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Members of the UK's International Search & Rescue team at work in Hatay, Turkey, looking for survivors of the devastating earthquakes” by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. February 8, 2023). 

Earthquake kills over 46,000 and leaves Turkey and Syria in crisis

By Amber Nodes | Feb. 23, 2023

In the early morning of Feb. 6, a level 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and north-west Syria, killing many in the strongest earthquake recorded for Turkey in almost 85 years, OCHA reported on the day of the catastrophe. Another earthquake of a 6.3 magnitude devastated the Turkey and Syria border on Feb. 20, killing six people and injuring more.

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Scientists have recently discovered a dwarf planet with rings when theoretically there should not be any, changing the way that researchers examine planetary rings (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Neptune” by Judy Schmidt. December 2, 2017). 

Quaoar’s Ring: Astronomers question theory after discovering rings

By Aneri Upadhyay | Feb. 21, 2023

Planetary rings are common among our solar system. All gas giant planets have them, although Saturn’s rings are the most famous for being the largest. There are certain factors that need to be present in order for a planet to maintain its rings. Scientists have recently discovered a dwarf planet with rings when theoretically there should not be any, changing the way that researchers examine planetary rings.

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The details and released footage of the Tyre Nichols incident have sparked conversations across the United States about responses of potential police reform (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“IMG_6119” by Becker1999. January 30, 2023). 

The impact of the death of Tyre Nichols on the push for police reform

By Ben Gallanter | Feb. 20, 2023

Millions of Americans have watched the recently-released police body camera videos of Tyre Nichols laying in the street in handcuffs after being beaten by police officers in dread, appall and disbelief. The shocking footage has stirred up controversy across the United States and has drawn widespread attention back to a contested subject that is considered continuously, immensely prevalent for discussion in today’s society: police reform.

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President Joe Biden stood before Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to deliver the State of the Union address, in which he discussed political gains and called on Congress to pass certain legislation (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“IMG_7298” by Matt Johnson. July 17, 2019). 

Biden called for Bipartisanship in State of the Union

By Mike Sherr | Feb. 17, 2023

President Joe Biden stood before Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to deliver the State of the Union address, in which he discussed political gains and called on Congress to pass certain legislation. Biden faced some backlash during his speech from some members of the Republican Party for comments he made about various topics. 

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A U.S. military fighter jet shot down a white balloon over South Carolina's coast on Feb. 4, following speculation that it may have been a Chinese spy balloon (Photo courtesy of Flickr/ “USA-China” by 李 季霖. Feb 11, 2021). 

China-US tensions rise following Chinese Spy Balloon being shot down

By Nicole Trinkl | Feb. 16, 2023

An American military fighter jet shot down a white balloon over South Carolina's coast on Feb. 4, under President Biden's orders following speculation that it may have been a Chinese spy balloon traveling across the United States. Tensions are mounting between the two great nations making people wonder what this potential territorial aggression will lead to during this unsettling time. 

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On the weekend of Jan. 23, 2023, it was announced that FBI agents discovered classified documents after searching President Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Delaware (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“FBI” by J. July 16, 2012). 

Amid classified documents fiasco, House eyes bipartisan reform

By Elias Hunt | Feb. 9, 2023

On the weekend of Jan. 23, it was announced that FBI agents discovered classified documents after searching President Joe Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The event has been drawing comparisons to the seizure of classified documents from former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in August 2022. Former Vice President Mike Pence has also been implicated in a classified documents controversy. 

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NASA scientists announced a newly discovered planet with properties linked to habitability. It’s roughly Earth’s size, rocky and named TOI 700 e (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Chandra Sees Evidence for Possible Planet in Another Galaxy” by NASA Universe. July 15, 2010). 

New planet discovered in a habitable zone, observatory on College campus

By Amber Nodes | Feb. 9, 2023

NASA scientists announced a newly discovered planet with properties linked to habitability. It’s roughly Earth’s size, rocky and named TOI 700 e, reports USA Today. NASA reports that finding planets with similar Earth-sized planets can help inform the history of the solar system and that there will be a follow-up study that may have more insights in the future.

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