On February 24, 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In about two weeks, Russia’s invasion killed over 2,000 Ukrainian citizens. Because of this, many countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have put restrictions on Russia in categories of trade, banking, and more. For example, countries like the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada have put a ban on the SWIFT banking … Continue reading Ukraine-Russia War Heats Up
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) recently discovered a new state of matter within the core of our Earth. Utilizing shock wave readings from the recent Hunga Tunga volcano eruption, they discovered that the Earth’s deep core did not vibrate in accordance with any known state of matter. Yu He, a physicist at CAS and a publisher of these findings in the Scientific journal Nature, … Continue reading Scientists Discover New State of Matter in Earths Core
Women’s History Month, is an event in March that not only reflects on the brilliant women in the past but also the present. This educational month isn’t just about celebrating the past generations of females, but also the ones who are making history right now. LizzoKnown for her Grammy-nominated song Truth Hurts, Lizzo, an American singer, dancer, and flutist, is not only a woman of … Continue reading Women changing the world in 2022
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia had already been tough and scary for a lot of people, as so many lives have already been lost. However, Russian occupants recently just did a huge blow to the aviation world. It was recently confirmed by Ukrainian officials that the Antonov AN-225, the world’s largest aircraft, had been destroyed after Russia had invaded Hostomel airport, where the plane … Continue reading World’s Biggest Plane Destroyed In Ukraine by Russian Occupants
Russia has recently launched an invasion of the Eastern European country of Ukraine, in which Russia had been supporting separatists inside of Ukraine who were all pro-Russian and wished to join Russia due to the regions the separatists occupied housing a majority-Russian speaking population. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion hours after announcing a Special Military Operation to demilitarize Ukraine and denazify their central … Continue reading Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine
Due to a gradually increasing demand for seafood, a Spanish fishing company by the name of Nueva Pescanova plans to open the world’s first octopus farm. After decades of academic research and about €65 million ($74 million) later, they beat other rival companies in Japan in Mexico in creating a habit for octopi that’s also fit for industry-scale breeding. “This is a global milestone,” said … Continue reading World’s First Octopus Farm causes Ethical Concerns
Back in 2016, Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch was killed by her brother. Waseem Baloch, in a so-called “honor killing” after she had posted “inappropriate” photos on Facebook. However, almost six years later, the same man is now being acquitted of his charges. The Balochs lived in a particularly patriarchal and conservative region of Pakistan, so conservative that women had to leave their house … Continue reading Convicted killer of Pakistani celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been acquitted
Currently, the Canadian Capital of Ottawa has been brought to a standstill by the “Freedom Convoy,” a large group of Canadian farmers and truckers who want several COVID-19 restrictions lifted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau said on Monday that “a small crowd of people waving Nazi flags outside won’t make me lift any restrictions,” commenting on the rumored racism and homophobia that supposedly … Continue reading Freedom Convoy continues to Disrupt American and Canadian traffic
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently held a meeting over the developing situation in Eastern Europe between North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied countries there and the Russian Federation. One of the many meetings in the council’s history, this one was preceded by harsh Kremlin rhetoric about Western Media and countries’ reactions to their association in Ukraine. Top Kremlin officials claimed that the United … Continue reading UN Security Council holds meeting over Russian Tensions
By: Sophia Powell On Sunday, January 30, a zookeeper was attacked and killed by a lion at a zoo in central Iran. Reports from bbc.com say that two lions that have both been at the zoo for multiple years, escaped their compound by pulling down a lever that opens the door. Soon after, their caregiver had gone to feed them their lunch through a feeding … Continue reading Lion vs. Zookeeper
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