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Editorial, Features, Opinion

Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act

America used to be globally renowned for its usage of trains as a way of shipping, transporting goods, and public transportation. But in the last 60 years, America has become a global laughing stock for public transportation-specifically for their trains and for the long-term effects of the Interstate Highway Act (IHA). The IHA is the reason that America today has a comprehensive private transportation system … Continue reading Analysis of the Interstate Highway Act

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Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space

Key West, Florida, is one of the most expensive places to live in Florida, with the average price of a house in Key West being $706,601, according to news channel 8 and WFLA.com. Tourism is the city’s main industry and is a huge income source for the local residents. However, many locals today are being driven out by high property prices and the lack of … Continue reading Editorial: Housing Prices, designed to drive out the Local and give the Tourist a parking space

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International, News

Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States

Recently, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has suspended their “New START” nuclear treaty with the United States under the presidency of Joe Biden. The “New START” treaty, as defined by the US Department of State, “enhances U.S national security by placing verifiable limits on all Russian-deployed intercontinental-range nuclear weapons”. The treaty, in essence, is designed to limit the capabilities of both … Continue reading Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States

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Train Derailment in Ohio raises Environmental concerns, Distrust in Government

Recently, a Norfolk-Southern-operated train with about 150 train cars was derailed in the small village of East Palestine, Ohio. Approximately 32 train cars fell off the track and tipped over, releasing toxic chemicals such as vinyl chloride (which is used to make PVC, a compound used in piping and construction) that they contained. The chemicals were being transported on the train through East Palestine before … Continue reading Train Derailment in Ohio raises Environmental concerns, Distrust in Government

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Military plans to put more housing for troops at TWF due to Migrant Crisis

Recently, inside sources with the Key West city council have reported that the United States military has begun planning to place temporary barracks at the Truman Waterfront Park (TWF) for a 3-month period. This is due to the current state of emergency for Monroe county, which was placed in effect by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, due to a burgeoning migrant crisis that has strained the … Continue reading Military plans to put more housing for troops at TWF due to Migrant Crisis

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Fusion Ignition Achieved by DOE

Last month, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the DOE’s National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA), in cooperation with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), recently announced a breakthrough in fusion energy. They have achieved a reaction called “fusion ignition,” which can make fusion energy realistically possible to use in the future. Fusion ignition, as defined by LLNL, is “also known as scientific energy … Continue reading Fusion Ignition Achieved by DOE

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Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort

On Wednesday, several western countries and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) confirmed that they will be sending Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. Tanks in the package include Leopard 2 MBTs (German) and M1A1 Abrams MBTs (United States). Sources from CNN familiar with the ongoing American deliberations in Washington stated that the US was preparing to send a package of M1 Abrams … Continue reading Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort

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Apathy, The Name of The Game

Apathy has its root word in Apathes, meaning “without feeling.” Now, what can you correlate apathy with in modern society? Social media, politics, perhaps even news reporting? While I could agree with some of those words, one specific word I correlate apathy with is school. Schools in America are often lauded for their underperformance on the international level, both academically and financially. For a disproportionate … Continue reading Apathy, The Name of The Game

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Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsanaro recently stormed the National Congress of Brazil and the Três Poderes Plaza (Three Powers Plaza) in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. Protestors attacked and successfully entered the National Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace after overwhelming security forces who were sent to protect the Three Powers Plaza. However, at the time of the protest, none of the mentioned locations/arms … Continue reading Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions

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China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions

In China’s Xinjiang Province, protests have erupted in recent weeks over the Chinese government’s strict enforcement of its COVID-19 policies. Rumors began spreading after a fire in the capital city of the Xinjiang Province, Ürümqi, killed 10 Ürümqi residents and injured many more. Video of the fire captured by nearby residents of Ürümqi showed fire trucks appearing to be unable to reach the high-rise building … Continue reading China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions

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