Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plunged into a crucial diplomatic visit to Berlin this past Sunday (5/14/23), where Germany reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's defense by pledging $3 billion in new military aid. This unprecedented show of solidarity from Germany underscores the nation's resolute stance in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, offering an extensive weapons package comprising advanced tanks, armored...

Since its inauguration under the U.S. Constitution in 1790, the U.S. census, which is held every decade, has experienced an impressive evolution. Initially focused solely on population counting, the census has progressively expanded its purpose to provide comprehensive information on diverse aspects of the nation's population and economy. Throughout the nineteenth century, the decennial census experienced a steady evolution, broadening...

Pakistan’s government has called out the army to help end the widespread unrest after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan was arrested on corruption charges fueling violent clashes between his supporters and the police in numerous cities across the country including Islamabad. After Khan was arrested, his supporters stormed military buildings and ransacked the residence of a...

Spies can now use modified DNA to send secret messages that are undetectable by conventional methods. This technique, known as DNA steganography, involves hiding information within the genetic code of living cells or synthetic DNA molecules. DNA steganography has several advantages over other forms of secret communication. First, DNA is extremely compact and can store a large amount of data...

Last Friday (5/5/23), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it was ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19. WHO officials also declared that lifting the emergency declaration does not mean the end of the pandemic. Therefore, nations should continue to maintain COVID-19 response systems. Although many countries have ended their states of emergency, the United States lifted its COVID-19 emergency...

On Monday night (5/8/23), Ukraine's air force shot down 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones as Russia launched a fresh wave of air strikes using drones and missiles. However, the shattered remnants injured residents and damaged vehicles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack was the most severe on Kyiv since the invasion started. In Kyiv's Svyatoshinsky...

On the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby is held. On Saturday, huge crowds gathered at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 149th running of the iconic horse race.Mage came from behind to win the 2023 Kentucky Derby, the prestigious first leg of the Triple Crown. Mage surpassed Two Phil’s down the stretch, winning in an official...

On November 14, 1948, Charles III, also known as Charles Philip Arthur George, was born. Charles, England's future monarch, was born in Buckingham Palace during his maternal grandfather George VI's reign. Elizabeth II became queen in 1952, when Charles was three. Charles became Prince of Wales in 1958; he was invested in 1969. He also attended Cheam and Gordonstoun...

The United States is facing a serious truck driver shortage. According to the American Trucking Associations, the industry is short an estimated 80,000 drivers. This shortage is having a significant impact on the economy, as it is making it more difficult to move goods around the country. There are a number of reasons for the truck driver shortage. One reason...

Officials in Moscow claimed that Ukrainian drones attacked the Kremlin early on Wednesday morning, calling it an attempt on the life of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is said to be preparing for an attack this spring, which may further escalate the war between the two nations. According to a statement released by the Russian...