The Coup In Niger Causes Global Concerns

The military takeover in Niger on 7/26/23, which led to the ousting of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, has drawn significant attention from global organizations and international leaders. The military coup in Niger was led...

Ukraine Recaptures Staromaiorske

Last Friday (7/28/23) Ukrainian soldiers successfully recaptured the small southeastern village of Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region. This significant achievement comes as part of Ukraine's relentless counteroffensive push through the southeast of Russian occupied...

Astros’ Framber Valdez Throws A No-Hitter

This past Tuesday (8/1/23), Frambler Valdez of the Houston Astros did the impossible by throwing a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old hails from the Dominican Republic and has had unusual twists and...

Explosion In Pakistan Kills Over 40 People

On July 30th, a devastating incident shook Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A suicide bomber targeted a political rally held by the conservative JUI-F (Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl) party in Bajaur, the former tribal area,...

The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 25bps

Last Wednesday (7/26/23) the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis points increase in its lending rate. This decision sets the benchmark overnight interest rate in the range of 5.25%-5.50%, making it the highest U.S....

Germany Will Invest Over 20 Billion In The Semiconductor Industry

Germany's Economy Ministry recently announced plans to invest approximately 20 billion euros ($22.15 billion) in the semiconductor industry over the next few years. The move aims to reduce the country's reliance on Asian nations...

Ukraine’s Offensive In The Zaporizhzhia Region

Ukrainian forces launched a significant offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region this past week, specifically targeting the south of Orikhiv.  According to a Russian official, Kyiv's forces made significant progress against Russia's first line of defense,...

Record Heat Temperatures Measured Throughout The US

Last month and this month the United States experienced extreme heat waves that have shattered temperature records across various regions. These scorching heat waves significantly impacted human lives, agriculture, and the environment. The global temperature...

Cocaine Sharks

A cutting-edge TV series, "Cocaine Sharks," is set to make a splash during Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" this week. Marine biologist Tom Hird and Tracy Fanara (the University of Florida environmental scientist) have...

Indian Customs Makes Largest Seizure Of Foreign Currency On Record

Last Friday (7/21/23) in New Delhi, Indian customs officials made history with the largest-ever seizure of foreign currency on record. The incident occurred when three Tajikistan nationals were intercepted while attempting to board a...