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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). 
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Rescuers race to find survivors after devastating Morocco earthquake

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 19

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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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). 
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Deadly tropical cyclone wreaks havoc on southern Brazil

By Gauri Patel | Sep. 13

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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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). 
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Conflict erupts in Sudan over control of the country

By Gauri Patel | Apr. 24

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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Johnson’s victory demonstrates the prevalence of voters’ liberal views on issues such as abortion, education and, in particular, crime (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Brandon Johnson (3x4a)” by TDKR Chicago 101. March 28, 2023). 
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Progressives see victories in recent Chicago and Wisconsin elections

By Gauri Patel | Apr. 18

Following the surprise victory of the Democrats in the 2022 midterms, the Democratic party has seen boosts of momentum after recent victories in the Chicago and Wisconsin elections. The results in Chicago and Wisconsin are an affirmation of how voters "turn out and are responsive to" the Democratic party’s messaging on key issues, like crime and abortion, according to Colin Seeberger, a senior advisor at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This could have implications for the 2024 presidential race, especially after news broke about former President Donald Trump’s historic indictment. 

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Protests have erupted across France over President Emmanuel Macron’s move to force through pension system reforms that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“Immense manifestation du 23 mars 2023 en défense des retraites” by Jeanne Menjoulet. March 23, 2023). 
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Increase in retirement age causes mass protests in France

By Gauri Patel | Apr. 11

Protests have erupted across France over President Emmanuel Macron’s move to force through pension system reforms that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Although the proposed pension reforms have already been unpopular among workers since the measure was put forth in January, the manner in which the bill was passed has sparked the most anger. After it became apparent that the bill would not be passed through the parliament, on March 16, Macron ordered Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to invoke a special constitutional power to force the bill through without a vote. 

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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). 
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse sends shockwaves through financial industry

By Gauri Patel | Mar. 27

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

By Gauri Patel | Mar. 7

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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