In 2013, Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor, leaked classified information about the NSA's mass surveillance program to the press. As a result, he was charged with espionage by the US government and was forced to seek asylum in Russia. On Monday, September 26th, 2022, Snowden was granted Russian citizenship. Snowden has been living in Russia...

Last Wednesday(9/21/22) Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning to the world: if Russia is attacked on it's mainland,"We will certainly make use of all weapon systems available to us." The statement came in response to a question about whether Russia would consider using nuclear weapons if it were invaded by NATO forces. While Putin did not specifically...

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year and is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei. The holiday lasts for two days and is a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. A typical Rosh Hashana celebration includes a special meal with friends and family, as well as prayer and reflection. Many...

President Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative is a national effort to accelerate progress in cancer research. One key goal of the initiative is to improve communication and collaboration between scientists, doctors, patients, and families. To achieve this, the initiative has established a number of partnerships with public and private organizations. The Cancer Moonshot Task Force, for example, is working to...

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court with a net similar to a tennis court, and the game is played with paddles and a plastic ball. Pickleball was invented in the 1960s as a way to keep kids entertained during summer vacations. The name "pickleball" comes...

Ukrainian forces have recaptured over 1500 square miles from Russia. This is a significant victory for Ukraine, as it represents a significant loss of territory for Russia. The area in question includes Kharkiv region. It is believed that this victory will help to improve the security situation in Ukraine, as well as bolster the Ukrainian economy. In addition, it...

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is an international treaty that was first signed in 1972. The treaty outlaws the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons. It also prohibits the use of such weapons in warfare. To date, the treaty has been ratified by 175 countries. The BWC emerged from a long history of efforts to ban biological warfare. As...

On September 8th, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, and her son, Charles, ascended the throne to become King Charles III. It was a momentous occasion for the Royal Family and for the country as a whole. For the first time in more than 60 years, England had a new king. Charles III was born...

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away on Thursday(9/8/22) at the age of 96 while on holiday in Balmoral after 70 years on the throne. She passed away in the comfort of her Scottish estate, where she had spent the summer, on Thursday afternoon. Since 1952, when Her Majesty the Queen ascended to the throne, she has...

It has been over 20 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. For many of us, it is difficult to believe that so much time has passed. For many Americans, 9/11 was a day of unimaginable tragedy. In the span of a few hours, almost 3,000 innocent people lost their lives. In the aftermath of the attacks, our...