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Created in 1998, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is a little-known but important award honoring those who have helped to shape society with their works. Past recipients include big names such as Bill Murray, Lily Tomlin, Eddie...
Last Friday(12/06/19) Lieutenant Mohammed Alshamrani of the Royal Saudi Air Force shot and killed three sailors at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Alsamrani was shot and killed by a deputy sheriff shortly after the shootings began.
The gun...
In Texas, where scorching temperatures are a regular occurrence, a recent law has stirred up controversy by restricting water and shade breaks for construction workers. While many states have been grappling with the issue of protecting their outdoor workers...
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The Resignation Of Andrew Cuomo
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation this past Tuesday 8/10/21 after a report was released about sexually harassing and assaulting women. This is a...
What Is Chobham Armor?
Chobham armor is a composite armor developed at a British tank research center, Chobham Common, Surrey. Developed in the 1960s, Chobham armor is also...
President Biden’s Executive Order Reuniting Immigrant Families
This past Tuesday, February 2nd 2021, President Joe Biden signed three orders. The aim was to rectify his predecessor's rigid immigration policies. He established...
Cryptocurrency Prices Tank
The value of cryptocurrencies has fallen dramatically in the last week after people lost confidence in the crypto platform FTX. Almost all cryptocurrencies have...
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Poland Announces They Will No Longer Be Arming Ukraine
Once a staunch ally of Ukraine, Poland has abruptly announced its decision to cease arming the country amidst escalating tensions over a grain dispute....
The Federal Reserve Skips Interest Rate Hikes
On September 20th, the Federal Reserve unanimously voted not to raise the rates. Currently, the rates are at a range of 5.25% - 5.55%,...
The Brazilian Navy Seizes 3.62 Tonnes Of Cocaine
Two days ago, the Brazilian Navy, in collaboration with the Federal Police, successfully seized a staggering 3.62 tonnes of cocaine in Northeast Brazil off...
The United Auto Workers Strike
The UAW (United Auto Workers) strike, which started on September 15th, 2023, has taken center stage in the ongoing battle between the UAW and...
China Conducts New Military Exercises Around Taiwan
China launched military drills around Taiwan after the United States conducted several military drills in the Western Pacific in recent weeks. The United States...
The Iranian And United States Hostage Swap Deal
Iran and the United States executed a long-anticipated prisoner exchange yesterday (9/18/23), facilitated by Qatar, that also involved the release of $6 billion in...
Ukrainian Forces Recapture A Village Near Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces have successfully recaptured the village of Andriivka, located just 10 kilometers south of the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut. Bakhmut, once a city...
Flooding In Libya Causes Devastation And Destruction
Over 11,000 lives have been lost due to devastating flooding in Libya. Derna, a Mediterranean coastal city, has borne the brunt of this catastrophic...
Celebrating Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It is a deeply significant and multifaceted holiday that ushers in a period of...
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Gets Attacked By Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major strike on Russian naval targets port infrastructure in Sevastopol, Crimea, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The attack, which occurred...