Mental Health: The Causes and Effects
Mental health is defined as “a person’s condition about their psychological well-being.” Mental health disorders include but are not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, dementia, and autism. Many things cause mental health issues. Mental health disorders and issues can be inherited such as… Continue reading Mental Health: The Causes and Effects
Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
On the screen, we see the outcome of special effects and good acting. However, behind the scenes, there are many people working on the special effects, with hundreds of takes for the actors and actresses to perfect the scenes, and many more people working towards one production. On each movie,… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
Platypus
Australia’s endemic platypus was reintroduced Friday into the country’s oldest national park south of Sydney as part of a landmark conservation project after disappearing from the region more than half a century ago. The platypus is known for its beak, webbed feet, and poisonous spores. It is one of only… Continue reading Platypus
Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections
Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat in Bangkok on May 14 (Featured photo provided by Jack Taylor/AFP via Getty Images) Recently, in the 2023 Thai general election that took place on May 14, Move Foward, an anti-military opposition party, won the majority of the votes. This means… Continue reading Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections
Gray Wolves
The Colorado Parks and Conservation Commission unanimously approved the final draft of the agency’s wolf recovery and management plan. This comes after nearly two years of gathering feedback from various stakeholders, including ranchers, scientists, conservationists, wolf experts, and community members. “The plan developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a… Continue reading Gray Wolves
Australia to crack down on vaping among youths
(Featured Image provided by Martin Ollman/Getty Images) The Australian government will ban the recreational use of e-cigarettes, reinforcing a law it has that makes them only obtainable through pharmacy prescriptions. The reason for this crackdown is due to the increasing use of e-cigs among Australian youth. According to the country’s… Continue reading Australia to crack down on vaping among youths
Another School Year in the Books
As the end of the year test season starts and sports and clubs come to an end, and seniors are ready for their next chapter in life, the students and staff of Key West High School (KWHS) are reflecting back on the 2022-2023 school year. Starting from when school started… Continue reading Another School Year in the Books
Ya Ya the Giant Panda
Ya Ya the Giant panda came to the United States (US) 20 years ago as a fluffy gesture of friendly relations between China and the US. But she returned home on Thursday and made headlines for the nationalist frenzy online. The news of her landing in Shanghai has raised concerns… Continue reading Ya Ya the Giant Panda
Freeway
SAN DIEGO – A sea lion by the name of Freeway was unstoppable. He looked at restaurants by the water, zipped down a congested city street, and waddled into a city creek. Finally, scientists at SeaWorld San Diego claimed that a growing illness had caused enough harm that the park… Continue reading Freeway
Chinese ambassador to France suggests former Soviet states aren’t sovereign
Lu Shaye (pictured) is China’s ambassador to France (Photo provided by Benoit Tessier/Reuters/Files) Recently, China’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, made remarks which had Europe outraged and China trying to distance itself from him. Last week, in an interview with the French network La Chaîne Info (LCI), Lu was asked… Continue reading Chinese ambassador to France suggests former Soviet states aren’t sovereign
How to Deal with Writer’s Block
By: Thomas Horvath When writing, you have to be inventive and have fresh ideas. This can get difficult, as writing too often can result in writer’s block. Writer’s block is when a writer reaches a writing shortage and is unable to come up with new ideas to write about. When… Continue reading How to Deal with Writer’s Block
Kenny Rogers After-Death Album Release
Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, and actor until his death in March of 2020. He was well known for his country songs and was even inducted into the country music Hall of Fame in 2013. Despite Rogers’ career starting in the late 1950s, he didn’t begin solo stardom… Continue reading Kenny Rogers After-Death Album Release
41st Annual Conch Republic Days
About 40 years ago, on April 23, 1982, the city of Key West seceded from the United States. Although the Conch Republic was a micronation for a very short time, there is still a 10-day-long celebration taking place this year. The reason that Key West and the Florida Keys succeeded… Continue reading 41st Annual Conch Republic Days
Brazil’s Lula condemns invasion, calls for peace talks by neutral countries
(Featured image provided by REUTERS/UESLEI MARCELINO) On Tuesday, April 18th, Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a “violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.” However, while Lula does express support for an eventual peaceful resolution to the war, other comments he’s made about the… Continue reading Brazil’s Lula condemns invasion, calls for peace talks by neutral countries
Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets
(Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, visit missile cruiser Moskva in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, back on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. (Photo provided by Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Many United States (U.S.) government documents were recently leaked and shared… Continue reading Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets
New EPA Emissions Regulation predicted to curb Gas vehicle sales
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States (U.S.) federal government, announced that they were preparing to release “the most ambitious pollution standards ever for cars and trucks,” with the stated goal of accelerating the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market in the US. The proposal has… Continue reading New EPA Emissions Regulation predicted to curb Gas vehicle sales
Dino Discovery Declares They Had Lips
The media has displayed things of the past many times, whether in a realistic way or purely fictitious for entertainment. Dinosaurs are the most common look into the past, and producers usually try to make the dinosaurs as accurate as possible. The Jurassic Park franchise is an excellent example of… Continue reading Dino Discovery Declares They Had Lips
St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others
Recently, a large explosion in Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, killed Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a small cafe while he was hosting a public event. The explosion also injured 40-50 other people, with the Russian government reporting that 24 people were hospitalized as a result of the explosion. The… Continue reading St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others
Artemis II Astronaut Crew
The Artemis mission to land the first person of color and woman on the moon has officially launched. The first part of the mission, Artemis l, launched on November 16, 2022, which means Artemis ll can be started. The first step of it though is to introduce the astronauts who… Continue reading Artemis II Astronaut Crew
Lolita the Orca
Lolita the orca will be returned to her “home waters” to live out the remainder of her days, more than 50 years after she was captured in the Pacific Ocean and kept for years at the Miami Seaquarium. The Miami Seaquarium, the Florida nonprofit organization Friends of Lolita, and Jim… Continue reading Lolita the Orca
Italy proposes new bill banning English in official communications
(Featured Photo provided by Times Now) After recently banning ChatGPT and laboratory-produced food from the country, Italy could now be looking towards doing the same for foreign languages, specifically English. Proposed by Fabio Rampelli, a politician and member of Italy’s far-right party, Brothers of Italy, this bill, if passed, would… Continue reading Italy proposes new bill banning English in official communications
Renner Recovery
On New Year’s, 2023, Jeremey Renner was involved in a terrible snow plow accident in Nevada. The incident left Renner with over 30 broken bones, which resulted in him being airlifted to a hospital in Reno, Nevada. The actor suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries, leading to him recieving… Continue reading Renner Recovery
Otters
Four otters on the California coast were killed by a rare and extraordinarily potent type of a parasite typically found in cat feces, a discovery that researchers described as unprecedented and potentially harmful to people and other animals on Wednesday. The rare strain of the parasite, known as Toxoplasma gondii,… Continue reading Otters
New Tron Lightcycle Run at DisneyWorld
The 1982 movie Tron is known to be the first film with a combination of live-action and computer-generated effects. It also had a sequel in 2010. Now, the sci-fi, action duology is set to have a ride at Disney World. Currently, the Tron Lightcycle Run is scheduled to open to… Continue reading New Tron Lightcycle Run at DisneyWorld
Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden
Recently, the Parliament and government of Hungary under the presidency of Viktor Orban approved a Finnish bid to be accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a large military alliance that has existed since the end of World War II. However, both the Hungarian and Turkish governments have refused… Continue reading Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden
Protests in France over Pension Reform Bill
(Featured Image provided by AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) For weeks, protests have been ongoing in France, and they’re not showing any signs of halting soon. These protests come after the Borne government, led by French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and French President Emmanuel Macron, proposed a 2023 pension reform bill that… Continue reading Protests in France over Pension Reform Bill
Nautilus Space Telescope
Exploration is a big part of human nature and life. Early human life traveled and explored much of the Earth’s land masses. Humans today are still exploring the deepest unknown parts of the ocean. However, humans always look for the next big thing, and space is full of infinite discoveries. … Continue reading Nautilus Space Telescope
Texas Alligator
Officials said this week that an 8-foot alligator that was reportedly seized from a Texas zoo two decades ago and kept as a pet had recently been returned. According to the zoo and the Texas Game Wardens, the alligator was returned to the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo in… Continue reading Texas Alligator
Florida Keys Water Pipe Bursts
On the night of Saturday, March 11, the main water pipe transporting water from the mainland to the Florida Keys burst, causing many residents to lose water pressure and a block in traffic on Overseas Highway around mile marker(MM) 80. On Sunday, March, 12, the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)… Continue reading Florida Keys Water Pipe Bursts
U.K to increase Defense Spending ahead of AUKUS Deal
(Featured Image provided by Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP) United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Runak released a statement on Sunday that the UK will look towards expanding its military defense spending. Rishi stated that the budget increase by about £5 billion ($6 billion) is in response to the “epoch-defining”… Continue reading U.K to increase Defense Spending ahead of AUKUS Deal
Spalling Prevention on Electric Poles
The majority of the world uses electric poles. Although most electric poles are on land, a few are in the ocean. The Florida Keys is a prime example of this. The islands need power, and in order for that power to make its way throughout the keys, electric poles must… Continue reading Spalling Prevention on Electric Poles
Puerto Rico Zoo’s
Following years of alleged carelessness, a lack of funding, and animal fatalities that activists highlighted, Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s sole zoo. Since hurricanes Irma and Maria tore across the island in September 2017, the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in the western coastal town of Mayaguez has… Continue reading Puerto Rico Zoo’s
Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill
(Photo provided by Zurab Tsertsvadze / Associated Press) Recently, the Parliament of the Republic of Georgia just passed the first reading of a draft law regarding “foreign agents.” Under this new law, any organization receiving more than 20% of its funding from external, non-state sources would need to register as… Continue reading Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill
Pros & Cons of Video Games
Debates about video games have been common and have only grown as more game innovations have been introduced. Many people, especially older generations, worry about the detrimental effects video games have on today’s youth. Despite the cons of video games, there are benefits of playing them that many people overlook.… Continue reading Pros & Cons of Video Games
Spring Break Springing Up Soon
With just three weeks until Key West High School’s (KWHS) spring break, balancing work, school, life, and extracurricular activities has left many teachers and students overwhelmed and ready for the week-long break. However, there still are a few more critical things to be completed before then. Between March 1st to… Continue reading Spring Break Springing Up Soon
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s district
(Featured photo provided by Wilfredo Lee/Copyright 2023 The AP) Just this Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would bring control of Disney’s self-governing district under the control of the state. The Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) had been under Disney’s control ever since 1967 when the Reedy… Continue reading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney’s district
St. Louis Zoo Escape
On Thursday, an Andean bear at the St. Louis Zoo broke out of his enclosure for the second time this month. This particular bear is physically unique. That’s because of the rings of light fur around its eyes, which can resemble eyeglasses (or spectacles) when compared to the rest of… Continue reading St. Louis Zoo Escape
The Debates of the Ukrainian War
By: Thomas Horvath It has been over a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started. While Ukranian efforts have been holding the Russians off, it does not look like Russian President Vladimir Putin or his forces will be pulling out any time soon. Ukraine has been receiving billions of dollars… Continue reading The Debates of the Ukrainian War
Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to ban discrimination based on caste
(Featured Photo provided by TWITTER/@CMKSHAMA) Seattle, Washington, is becoming the first city in the United States (U.S.) to ban discrimination specifically based on caste. The caste system is a social hierarchy of sorts that categorizes people based on their birth. Factors can include their past lives, karma, and their family… Continue reading Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to ban discrimination based on caste
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… Continue reading Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States
U.S. Shoots Down Three UFOs
In February 2023, the United States (U.S.) shot down three unidentified flying objects (UFOs) three days in a row in three different locations. On February 10th, 11th, and 12th, the U.S Air Force shot down three UFOs in Alaska, Michigan, and with the approval of the Canadian Prime Minister, the… Continue reading U.S. Shoots Down Three UFOs
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)… Continue reading Train Derailment in Ohio raises Environmental concerns, Distrust in Government
The Streaming Service Surge
By: Thomas Horvath In the mid to early 2010s, the well known streaming service Netflix would become a staple in culture and entertainment. People loved using it, as it seemed like it had anything in the world to watch at a low cost and no advertisements. Now, Netflix is shrinking… Continue reading The Streaming Service Surge
Tracking Snakes in Florida
Burmese Pythons are an invasive species that likely found their way to Florida during exotic pet trades in the 1990s. The pythons have thrived since joining the ecosystems of Florida, even establishing breeding colonies from Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in western Palm Beach County to Key Largo. The species is… Continue reading Tracking Snakes in Florida
Bringing back the Dodo bird
No time soon will we see the dodo bird return. Neither will the wooly mammoth. However, a business developing technology to bring back extinct animals has drawn additional investors, despite the fact that other experts are dubious about the feasibility of such an endeavor. Two years after originally announcing its… Continue reading Bringing back the Dodo bird
Cambodia’s last independent media outlet shut down by the Prime Minister
(Featured Image provided by REUTERS/Johanna Geron) Recently, Voice of Democracy (VOD), one of Cambodia’s last independent and non-state-controlled media outlets, was just shut down by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. Originally launched in 2003, the Phnom Penh-based radio station was run by the nongovernmental organization Cambodian Center for Independent Media… Continue reading Cambodia’s last independent media outlet shut down by the Prime Minister
Trouble for Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster has recently gained suspicion from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. senators, and concert fans after the pre-sale of tickets to Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras tour’. The sale started November 15, 2022, with a reported two million tickets being sold that first day. However, the sale of Swift’s… Continue reading Trouble for Ticketmaster
Chinese Spy Ballon: The Incident and its Fallout
(Featured Photo provided by Javier Zarracina/USA Today) Just last week, a massive white balloon presumed to be a Chinese spy balloon was spotted off the Californian coast. It had been floating around North America for a few days at that point, having arrived at the Aleutian Islands chain in Alaska… Continue reading Chinese Spy Ballon: The Incident and its Fallout
NASA’s All Electric Aircraft
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has landed rovers on Mars and put people on the moon in the past. Along with the numerous other projects they’re working on, NASA has been testing out an all-electric aircraft. The all-electric plane is the X-57 Maxwell, and is one of the… Continue reading NASA’s All Electric Aircraft
Tamarin Monkey’s
Dallas Zoo’s emperor tamarin monkeys vanished from their cage and are now missing, according to authorities. This is the latest strange occurrence involving an animal or a habitat at the zoo. After facility employees discovered that their habitat had been “deliberately violated,” the Dallas Police Department was notified about the… Continue reading Tamarin Monkey’s
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