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Large Active Wildfires Ongoing in the US
On August 4th, nine new wildfires were reported in the Western United States, and many of the active fires in California displayed...
Aug 20, 20213 min read


California’s Election to Recall Governor Gavin Newsom
One of the most fascinating mysteries of the moment is how a Democratic star in one of the most Democratic states is facing a recall
Aug 20, 20212 min read


How the New Zealand Housing Crisis Became a Human Rights Investigation
New Zealand’s deepening housing crisis has provoked an inquiry from the nation’s Human Rights Commission
Aug 15, 20212 min read


Looking Ahead to the 2022 Midterm Elections
The Senate seems like a tossup in 2022, while the House seems well-positioned for Republicans to take control.
Aug 15, 20213 min read


Juneteenth Recognized as a Federal Holiday in the United States
On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Aug 14, 20212 min read


Delta is Scary, but We Can Still be Cautiously Hopeful—If We’re Vaccinated
In early May, the CDC dropped nationwide masks and social-distancing requirements for those who are fully vaccinated
Aug 3, 20213 min read


Sajid Javid Appointed U.K. Health Secretary After Matt Hancock’s Resignation
Sajid Javid has accepted a position as U.K. Health Minister after the departure of Matt Hancock.
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Are the Courts Revoking the Conservatorship for Britney Spears?
On June 23, 2021, Britney Spears officially requested a judge to end her conservatorship and accused her father of guardianship abuse.
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Eric Adams Wins NYC Mayoral Primary
New Yorkers cast their ballots for the next mayor of New York City on June 22. For the first time in history, these ballots were ranked...
Jul 30, 20212 min read


Investigating Whether COVID-19 Originated from a Lab
Just a short time ago, the idea of the COVID-19 virus originating from a lab was seen as far-fetched.
Jun 25, 20212 min read


Melbourne Orders Snap Lockdown Extension to Control New Variant
A snap lockdown has been extended in Melbourne, Australia, over fears surrounding a new strain of COVID-19 spreading rapidly
Jun 21, 20212 min read


President Biden Proposes $6 Trillion Budget for 2022
President Joe Biden's $6 trillion budget proposal, released May 28, establishes his vision for the federal government's role in the economy
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Nikole Hannah-Jones Denied Tenure at UNC
Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work on The 1619 Project, was denied tenure at UNC
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Castillo Wins Narrow Victory in Peruvian Presidential Election
In the Peruvian presidential runoff election on June 7, Pedro Castillo of the Perú Libre party won a narrow victory.
Jun 12, 20212 min read


Israeli Health Ministry Finds Link Between Pfizer Vaccine and Myocarditis
The Israeli government has recently released a study linking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 to cases of myocarditis in its youth.
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Numerous States Create Incentives to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Due to recent declining COVID-19 vaccination rates, numerous states are creating incentives for people to get vaccinated.
Jun 8, 20212 min read


Mexico’s Midterm Elections See Record Number of LGBTQ+ Candidates
With multiple scandals surrounding candidates from the leading party, MORENA, many Mexican voters were more cautious in deciding who...
Jun 7, 20211 min read


Biden Declares Armenian Mass Killings a Genocide
The Armenian Genocide, which began on April 24, 1915, was a systematic mass murder of around one million ethnic Armenians by the Ottoman...
May 22, 20213 min read


FASTER Act Paves Way for Americans with Allergies
On April 23, President Joe Biden signed into law the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act, a part of the...
May 15, 20212 min read


Republicans Ellzey, Wright Advance to Runoff in Texas Special Election
On May 1, Republican contenders for an open U.S. House of Representatives special election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District...
May 13, 20212 min read
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