ChatGPT
With all the advancements in technology over the years, chatbots are nothing new. Chatbots are artificial intelligence (AI) bots capable of being asked questions and replying with information, or websites. Technology such as Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa are all chatbots. There is an emerging chatbot that seems to be… Continue reading ChatGPT
Identity theft
Identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person’s identifying information, usually for financial gain. There are different types of identity theft including online, medical, and economic identity theft. Someone committing identity theft can steal and buy things with another person’s credit cards, steal tax refunds, open credit… Continue reading Identity theft
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… Continue reading Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort
Florida rejects African American Studies AP Course, cites Critical Race Theory
(Featured image provided by Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images/Sipa) A little over nine months ago, the Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of submitted math textbooks, citing Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the reason. Now, another educational resource has been dismissed for similar reasons. The College Board, an organization responsible… Continue reading Florida rejects African American Studies AP Course, cites Critical Race Theory
Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
Many fans of 1997’s Titanic have debated whether or not Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) could have survived the sinking of the Titanic. At the end of the movie Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) and Jack are floating on debris from the shipwreck. Many people think that… Continue reading Titanic’s ‘Door Debate’ will be solved
Phineas and Ferb Comeback
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, the creator of the show, Dan Povenmire, announced that there will be 40 new episodes of the children’s show Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel. Following that, on Monday, January 16th, he released fans’ reactions to his announcement on his YouTube channel, all of which… Continue reading Phineas and Ferb Comeback
Failed GOP Candidate arrested for shootings
(Featured photograph provided by Roberto E Rosales/Albuquerque Journal/ZUMA/REX/Shutterstock) Recently, New Mexico Republican Solomon Peña was arrested by authorities for hiring, and participating in, the shootings of four homes. Sources say that Peña likely had been angry after losing the election for a seat in the state legislature to incumbent Rep.… Continue reading Failed GOP Candidate arrested for shootings
Earthworm’s
Earthworms are terrestrial invertebrates that belong to the phylum Annelida. They exhibit a “tube-within-a-tube body plan,” meaning they are externally segmented with corresponding internal segmentation and they usually have setae on all segments. They live in habitats worldwide wherever soil, water, and temperature allow. Through their activity in the soil,… Continue reading Earthworm’s
2022’s Best Sellers
Some books offer advice on habitual things or how to handle our mental or physical well-being. Other books transport people to different worlds, times, or places. Some people prefer other methods to gain the same knowledge or experience, such as movies, podcasts, or even music. Others prefer the tangibility of… Continue reading 2022’s Best Sellers
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… Continue reading Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions
Classified Government Documents found in Biden’s Office
(Featured image provided by Andrew Harnik/AP) Recently, news broke out that several classified United States (U.S.) government documents were found in an office space once belonging to President Joe Biden at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, where he once served as an honorary professor at Pennsylvania… Continue reading Classified Government Documents found in Biden’s Office
Vaccinating Bees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new information that a vaccine has been successfully produced to protect bees against disease. Disease can spread in a beehive as quickly as three weeks, which can kill the entire hive. This vaccine is the first-ever vaccine for insects. One-third of the world’s… Continue reading Vaccinating Bees
GO GET SOME SLEEP!
When a laptop, phone, or other pieces of technology run low on battery, they are plugged in to recharge. People also need to recharge in order to feel brand new again. One of the best ways to be back to 100% is a restful night of sleep. According to the… Continue reading GO GET SOME SLEEP!
Christmas Origins
By: Thomas Horvath When you think of Christmas, what do you think of? Presents, cookies, Santa, all sorts of things. But most of us never think about why we celebrate this holiday in the first place. In this article, I will go over how Christmas and its traditions came to… Continue reading Christmas Origins
Stress Relief
Stress, as defined in the dictionary, is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances, or something that causes mental strain. It is your body’s way of responding to threats or any kind of danger, when your body senses danger stress is… Continue reading Stress Relief
Noodle the Pug
Noodles the pug became a hit TikTok sensation with his owner, Jonathan Graziano when Graziano began a game of “bones” or “no bones.” Graziano would sit Noodles upright, and if the dog flopped back into bed, it would be a “no bones” day, and Graziano would urge people to be… Continue reading Noodle the Pug
Saving the Eagles and humanity
No doubt, Jalen Hurts’ style has many coaches, players, and fans questioning the traditional way the position of a quarterback should be played. With 2,940 passing yards and 609 rushing yards, Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to an eleven and one record, so far this season. As a leading contender… Continue reading Saving the Eagles and humanity
Christmas just isn’t the same anymore
As a child, presents, Santa, and cookies usually come to mind when the word “Christmas” is uttered. However, as kids transition and become adults, this mentality can fade away. Some students at Key West High School (KWHS) miss the holiday seasons of their childhood. Isabela Barr, a soon-to-be graduating senior… Continue reading Christmas just isn’t the same anymore
The Avian Flu
The Avian Flu, also known as the bird flu, has wiped out over 50.5 million birds of all types. The Avian Flu mostly affects birds but can also be passed to humans. Chickens, turkeys, and other birds have been affected by the worst U.S. animal-health disaster in history. The number… Continue reading The Avian Flu
Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
Recently, a draft has been going around a United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York for a Nuremberg-like tribunal to hold Russia responsible for all the war crimes it has committed in its war on Ukraine. Ever since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th this year under the… Continue reading Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
With the last two matches of Round 16 of the World Cup happening December 6, 2022, at 10 am and 2 pm Eastern Time (EST) the Quarter-finals are coming soon. In Round 16, many events happened. The first game of Round 16 was the Netherlands versus the United States. With… Continue reading FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
Free Speech
By: Thomas Horvath In America, we follow the Constitution that our country was founded on. The First Amendment of the Constitution grants the right to freedom of expression. This was a relatively new thing at the time for people other than the top one percent of the population. Now you… Continue reading Free Speech
Mauna Loa Eruption
Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, is located in Hawaii. The volcano started an eruption on Sunday at 11:30 pm HST. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency stated, “No communities downslope from the caldera are immediately threatened, and about half of all recorded Mauna Loa eruptions have been… Continue reading Mauna Loa Eruption
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… Continue reading China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions
Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
(Featured image provided by REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo) Recently, law enforcement authorities from six different countries joined together to take down a major cartel in Europe which is allegedly responsible for a third of all cocaine trading in the continent. Europol, the European Union’s (EU) government crime agency, said on Monday… Continue reading Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
Poisonous Toads
Bufo Alvarius, also known as the Sonoran desert toad or the Colorado river toad. These species are one of the largest toad species found in North America, measuring about 7 inches. This toad has a unique low-pitch weak toot sound that they make as well as psychedelic toxins. The toxins… Continue reading Poisonous Toads
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving was a holiday celebrated by many U.S states and colonies individually until President Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday in 1863. Lincoln had declared the holiday to be celebrated on the final Thursday of November. However, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday to be celebrated a week… Continue reading Thanksgiving History
Aftermath of Hurricane Nicole
At 3 a.m. in the area of Vero Beach in Florida, Hurricane Nicole made landfall. Knocking homes and businesses into the ocean, Hurricane Nicole finished what Hurricane Ian started not even 45 days ago while also devastating the east coast of Florida. Hurricane Nicole was a category 1 hurricane that… Continue reading Aftermath of Hurricane Nicole
Deer Accidents
About 1.5 million deer-related accidents happen annually, resulting in more than $1 billion in annual insured losses. These accidents also cause about 175-200 fatalities and 10,000 injuries annually. It is predicted that drivers would hit and kill around 40,000 fewer deer each year if the United States (U.S.) decided to… Continue reading Deer Accidents
6 Killed after Airshow Crash in Dallas
At the ‘Wings over Dallas’ Airshow Saturday over Dallas Executive Airport, in Dallas, Texas, two WWII-era aircraft collided mid aerobatic maneuver and crashed, killing all 6 of their crewmen. 5 crewmen were killed while piloting the WWII era B-17 Medium Bomber ‘Texas Raiders’, after a Bell P-63 ‘Kingcobra’ fighter aircraft… Continue reading 6 Killed after Airshow Crash in Dallas
Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
On Sunday, tens of thousands of people all across Mexico took to the streets in protest at what they believe to be an overhaul of democracy. This comes after Congress began discussing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s plan to reform the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE), the country’s election authority, last… Continue reading Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
Nicole 2022
Mother nature waits for no one, and an example of this is the storm Nicole, which hit land on Wednesday. Nicole has left multiple watches and warnings across the east coast. Hurricane watches had been issued for Lake Okeechobee and Hallandale Beach to Boca Raton, Florida. Hurricane warnings had been… Continue reading Nicole 2022
Lion Escape
At an Australian Zoo in Sydney five lions found a way to escape their enclosure. This event struck immediate attention due to its urgency, officials rushed to contain the animals before any harm was done. The Zoo was put on lockdown with a “Code one alert”. Which is an alert… Continue reading Lion Escape
Taylor Swift Takes Billboard Top 10
On October 21, 2022, Taylor Swift’s most recent album, Midnights, was released. When it got put out, it was the talk of the music industry. Ten songs from her album carried all the top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. The three that did not make the top 10… Continue reading Taylor Swift Takes Billboard Top 10
Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical
Recently in Ukraine, the Russian government and armed forces announced that they would be withdrawing their armed forces to the East bank of the Dnipro river. Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who announced the withdrawal, cited multiple reasons for the withdrawal, including a worsening supply situation on the West bank of… Continue reading Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical
Philippine Prison Chief charged for murder of a journalist
(Featured photo provided by Dante Diosina Jr. / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Recently, police in the Philippines have accused the country’s Chief of Prisons, Gerald Bantag (and his associates) of being responsible for the death of a journalist last month. Percival Mabasa, a 63-year-old journalist who also went by… Continue reading Philippine Prison Chief charged for murder of a journalist
This Week In History
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George Santayana). Without history, we cannot grow from our mistakes, leaving us to follow the same path others have already been down. Although this week is average, and just another boring week for most, many significant things have… Continue reading This Week In History
Being 16 in Key West
Sunday October 30, 2022, marked the 10th birthday I have celebrated in Key West, Florida as a 16 year old girl. Although I currently live in Key West, I lived in Heathsville, Virginia for the first five years of my life. Over the years, I have had many opportunities and… Continue reading Being 16 in Key West
Jonbenét Ramsey
In 1996, in Boulder, Colorado, six-year-old Jonbenét Ramsey was reported missing. This case ended up being one of the biggest cases in history and is still talked about today. The Ramsey family consisted of John Ramsey, Patsy Ramsey, their daughter Jonbenét, and their son Burke. At the time of the… Continue reading Jonbenét Ramsey
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband harmed in Hammer Attack at San Francisco Home
Recently, Vice President Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked in their San Francisco home by a man named David DePape. Pelosi’s residence was broken into on Friday by Depape after he smashed the back patio entrance’s glass with a hammer. After gaining entry to the house, instead of finding… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi’s Husband harmed in Hammer Attack at San Francisco Home
Lula wins the Brazilian Presidential Election
(Featured image provided by DANILO MARTINS YOSHIOKA/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES) After a very tight election this Sunday, Luiz Inácio da Silva, also known as “Lula” to Brazilians, just won the office of the President of Brazil. This win marks a return of leftist power to Brazil, as the previous… Continue reading Lula wins the Brazilian Presidential Election
The Adventures of Percy Jackson
In light of the new Disney+ series set to come out in 2024, I have decided to write about the book series it follows, and the writer behind it all. Rick Riordan released the first book of the Percy Jackson series in 2005, kickstarting the fantasy series. Though the books… Continue reading The Adventures of Percy Jackson
Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot
The defense minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, recently made several phone calls to the defense ministries of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), France, and Turkey; alleging that Ukraine was posed to launch a so-called “dirty bomb”. The UK, US, and France almost immediately denied the allegations,… Continue reading Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot
Handwriting
By: Thomas Horvath Everybody has different handwriting. Some people have neat handwriting, while others have almost illegible handwriting. Your handwriting has nothing to do with intelligence, and some say that if you write messy, then you might be very smart since your hand cannot keep up with your brain. This… Continue reading Handwriting
Bear Attack
Brady Lowry and Kendell Cummings were enjoying hunting just west of the Bobcat Houlihan trail on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The sophomores at Northwest College in Powell, Washington, were innocently antler hunting when their hunting trip turned into a nightmare. In a matter of seconds, the two college students were… Continue reading Bear Attack
Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher
(Featured Image provided by The Guardian) Recently, Norway’s domestic security agency arrested a man who is suspected to be a Russian spy on Monday, October 24, 2022. The suspect, José Assis Giammaria, is supposedly a Brazilian national who worked at the University of Tromsø as a researcher. According to the… Continue reading Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher
Halloween horror nights
Have you ever heard of Halloween Horror Nights? At Universal Studios in Orlando, Japan, Hollywood, and Singapore, they host a Halloween event from September 8th to October 31st. The first-ever Halloween Horror Night was launched at Universal Studios Hollywood, on October 9, 1997. This event shows creepy characters that will… Continue reading Halloween horror nights
New Artemis 1 Launch Date
The idiom, “third time’s a charm”, usually is said when you try an activity on the third time and hope it will be successful. For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) however, “fourth time’s a charm” might be better fitting for their Artemis launch. The first Artemis launch got… Continue reading New Artemis 1 Launch Date
Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions
A recent article by the Washington Post has revealed that around 500 former military generals, members, and officers from the American military have been taking up job offers from several Persian Gulf and North African countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The jobs have been related… Continue reading Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions
Gray Wolves
Investigations have recently been launched involving the deaths of six gray wolves in Washington State due to poisoning. Two of the six carcasses were found recently; the other four were found back in February. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a cash reward of $51,400 for… Continue reading Gray Wolves
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