Geologically Rich Land Found by NASA’s Perseverance Rover
On the red planet, Mars, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover finds land to potentially be geologically rich. Which means Mars has potential valuable minerals. This also means that there is a chance that Mars can support life. Launching in 2020, on July 30, the Perseverance rover … Continue reading Geologically Rich Land Found by NASA’s Perseverance Rover
Donald Trump and his Children sued by New York Attorney General
Donald J Trump and three of his children have recently been sued by the New York State Attorney-General, Letitia James, over accusations of tax fraud and overvaluing their assets, with it rumored that they had overvalued their assets by billions of dollars, which breaks New York state and potentially federal … Continue reading Donald Trump and his Children sued by New York Attorney General
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a virus that comes in the form of pox, but it is not a form of chickenpox. The first case of Monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Most Monkeypox cases in 2022 are in central and western African countries. In July of 2022, … Continue reading Monkeypox
The Amazing Axolotl
Axolotls, also known as the Mexican walking fish, have cylindrical bodies, relatively long tails, short legs, and feathery textured external gills. The axolotl has five toes on its back feet, four on its front feet, as well as moveable eyelids. The body of an Axolotl is super unique because it can … Continue reading The Amazing Axolotl
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be investigated for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
(Featured Image provided by Luis Santana/AP) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being investigated for his connections to an incident that happened last Wednesday, September 14, 2022, involving 50 migrants from Venezuela. These migrants were initially staying at a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, when they were approached by a woman … Continue reading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be investigated for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Anti-Royalist arrests spark protest over Free Speech
Two men were recently arrested in Scotland during separate processions for the coffin containing the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth II and during her son’s ascension to the throne, King Charles III. King Charles was leading the procession for his mother’s coffin through Edinburgh, Scotland when mid-procession, one Anti-Royalist protester was spotted … Continue reading Anti-Royalist arrests spark protest over Free Speech
New USPS Stamp for the James Webb Space Telescope
Orbiting 100 million miles away from the Sun, the largest telescope in space is ready to be shipped around the world, with its own postal stamp from the United States Postal Service (USPS). The stamp celebrates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope, and the full-color … Continue reading New USPS Stamp for the James Webb Space Telescope
Beluga Whale Stranded in France River
In Paris, France, a Beluga whale had been stranded in the Seine river. The beluga whale is an Arctic and sub-arctic cetacean. It is also an endangered species, with only about 279 of them left in the world. Spotted on Tuesday in the warm river waters, Firefighters, military members, and … Continue reading Beluga Whale Stranded in France River
William Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 55-year-old William Ruto was sworn in as the official 5th president of Kenya after winning the August 9th election by a very narrow margin. Moreover, he also had to deal with a challenge made to the Supreme Court by his opponent, Raila Odinga, to reject … Continue reading William Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president
How fun carnivals can be
When you go to the carnival you will most likely see many carnival games, rides, and deep-fried food items. There are many carnival games to play such as balloon pop. Balloon pop is when you have three, five, or ten darts to throw at a balloon depending on how much … Continue reading How fun carnivals can be
James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World
The theory of new worlds might have just been confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The telescope captured the exoplanet, HIP 65426 b, which is at least 6 times larger than Jupiter. The exoplanet is also a gas-giant, so it couldn’t … Continue reading James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World
Johnson Resigns, New British Prime Minister Ordained
After the resignation of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this year, several weeks later, a replacement Prime Minister was appointed by a cabinet. Liz Truss was named the new British Prime Minister after meeting with the Queen of England on Tuesday at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Boris … Continue reading Johnson Resigns, New British Prime Minister Ordained
VP of Argentina survives Assassination Attempt
The vice president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, just survived an assassination attempt last Thursday, September 1, 2022, due to sheer luck. Supporters of the vice president gathered around her home in Buenos Aires last week to show support in face of a prosecutor calling for Fernandez to be given a … Continue reading VP of Argentina survives Assassination Attempt
The Largest Media Franchise in the World
By: Thomas Horvath There are many popular media franchises, but some are larger than others. Many franchises start off as a particular type of media, such as television or movies, but branch out into other markets. An example of this would be Mickey Mouse. Starting off as animated shorts, the … Continue reading The Largest Media Franchise in the World
Toxic Algae in San Francisco
In the San Francisco Bay area, millions of fish carcasses are washing up on the beaches as a result of the toxic algae bloom spreading across this area. This bloom of algae began in July and managed to stretch as far north as the San Pablo Bay, which is roughly … Continue reading Toxic Algae in San Francisco
The Reels Of Sequels & Prequels
Movies never stop being announced and coming out. There are movies out there for everyone! This article will list and give a summary of the next ten upcoming movies and their release date. Enola Holmes 2 – November 4, 2022 Enola Holmes 2 is set to release on November 4, … Continue reading The Reels Of Sequels & Prequels
NASA Artemis I Launch Scrubbed
The SLS rocket was scheduled to launch Monday, August 29, 2022 at 8:33 am (ET). However, due to engine complications, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) postponed the launch for possibly Friday, September 2nd. Since the scheduled time was 8:33 am, there was a two-hour window to fuel the … Continue reading NASA Artemis I Launch Scrubbed
Ukraine Begins Southern Offensive around Kherson
Recently, the government of Ukraine under President Vlodymr Zelensky announced that their long-anticipated Southern Counter Offensive against Russian forces around the Kherson area had “begun in full force.’ Ukrainian forces were reportedly shelling Russian positions around Kherson and Chernihiv early yesterday morning, as they attempted to soften up Russian defensives … Continue reading Ukraine Begins Southern Offensive around Kherson
“Man of the Hole” dies, completing a decades-long genocide
Recently, a native man indigenous to the Brazilian Amazon was found dead by the Fundação Nacional do Índio (Funai), a Brazilian indigenous conservation agency. He had no known name and was simply referred to as Índio do Buraco, or “Man of the Hole” since he had been observed to … Continue reading “Man of the Hole” dies, completing a decades-long genocide
Upcoming NASA Artemis Launch
On August 29, 2022, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be one step closer to landing the first women and person of color on the moon. Although, this being the second time NASA is attempting to put a person on the moon since 1969; NASA has a new … Continue reading Upcoming NASA Artemis Launch
Former Prime Minister of Australia Investigated by Government
The Prime Minister of Australia, recently elected Anthony Albanese, has opened an investigation into former government ministers who were present under the last Australian administration, which was led by Scott Morrison. Former PM Morrison had recently given himself several administrative positions within the Australian government between 2020-2021, without the knowledge … Continue reading Former Prime Minister of Australia Investigated by Government
Girls Flag Football
In Key West, there are six girls Flag Football teams: Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf juniors, Marathon, Marathon juniors, HOB, and HOB juniors. Flag Football is just like normal football but instead of tackling, you have flags to pull. The flags are on a belt you have to put around your waist. On … Continue reading Girls Flag Football
Shark Attacks In Florida
Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish, sharks are put in this category because of their cartilaginous skeleton and gills. Contrary to popular belief, shark attacks are very rare. In fact, they are so rare that the odds of dying from a shark attack are one in 3.7 million in … Continue reading Shark Attacks In Florida
Former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan charged for terrorism
Pakistani police have charged former Pakistani prime minister and cricket star Imran Khan with terrorism, on accounts of him causing increased political tension in the country after he was kicked out of office in April. On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Khan gave a speech in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, to his … Continue reading Former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan charged for terrorism
Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida shakes up cabinet following controversial political ties
After recent controversy surrounding potential ties to the Unification Church, the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, has decided to shuffle up his cabinet, a government body of highly elected officials that advise the Prime Minister. It all started about a month ago after the assassination of former Prime Minister … Continue reading Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida shakes up cabinet following controversial political ties
Zoos and Aquariums: Harmful or Helpful?
In recent years, there has been a major pushback on zoos in America. Many pro-animal organizations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have written articles showing the ways animals are being treated in zoos. There have also been opposing groups, saying that the animals are treated … Continue reading Zoos and Aquariums: Harmful or Helpful?
Mar-A-Lago Golf Resort raided by F.B.I
The Mar-A-Lago Golf Resort, which is currently owned by former American President Donald J. Trump and his family was raided earlier this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over fears that the former President had kept, among other items, “Classified documents related to nuclear weapons” as said by … Continue reading Mar-A-Lago Golf Resort raided by F.B.I
Climate change is affecting sea turtles in more way than one
There are six and a half million sea turtles in the world. The sea turtle population has had extremely low demographic rates these past couple years, causing many species to become endangered. In Florida, just-hatched sea turtles are surprising scientists. No male sea turtles are being born in Florida, only … Continue reading Climate change is affecting sea turtles in more way than one
3 Steps to Getting Ready for College
By: Sophia Powell College is not for everyone, but for those that are planning to go it can be challenging to find the right one for them and to be prepared. Most teens have an idea of which one they would like to attend, others dont figure one out till … Continue reading 3 Steps to Getting Ready for College
Pollution
By: Vivienne Wellet Pollution is an everyday problem in the world. There are many different types of pollution, for example, air pollution is caused by vehicles, fuel oils, and other natural gasses, plastic pollution which is causing many different problems like killing species. Thermal pollution is caused by industries and … Continue reading Pollution
Doughnuts Around the World
Donuts, the perfect breakfast on the go or a “pick-me-up” after a long day of school or work. There’s the classical glazed, chocolate or strawberry frosting with or without sprinkles. However, there are many other varieties of the doughy treat around the world. The doughy pastry is so popular, it … Continue reading Doughnuts Around the World
How do you make the best out of a bad situation? Making the best out of a bad situation is definitely something that can be hard. Some situations are easier than others. A lot of people often make the situation worse by their actions or mood, but here are some … Continue reading
Why the FWC is Important
Some people think that FWC is putting rules on wild game including land and sea but on the other hand it is very important. FWC has to regulate limits on fish and animals and they also make it illegal to fish the fish and kill certain animals during certain times … Continue reading Why the FWC is Important
How to protect yourself from germs and disease
A disease is any harmful deviation from the normal structure and function of an organism, and a germ is a microorganism that causes harmful diseases. Germs are microscopic, meaning they are very small and can’t be seen by the human eye. This allows them to slip into our immune system … Continue reading How to protect yourself from germs and disease
President Joe Biden is Planning to Ban Two Baby Sleeping Products
By: Tricia Desroches President Joe Biden is planning to ban two baby sleeping products that have been connected the almost 200 infant deaths. He signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 which outlaws the manufacturing and sale of crib bumpers and inclined infant sleepers. The U.S. Consumer Product … Continue reading President Joe Biden is Planning to Ban Two Baby Sleeping Products
Achieve as much as possible!
Like a fledgling, hopping out of the nest and yearning to fly, people too have goals. Something a person strives to complete the task at hand. Unlike dreams, goals are achievable and attainable. A person can have dreams, they can have thousands and thousands of ideal scenarios which they wish … Continue reading Achieve as much as possible!
Ted Bundy
Born on November 24, 1946, Theodore Robert Bundy, also known as Ted Bundy, was an American serial killer who mainly targeted young girls during the 1970s. Ted Bundy abused, murdered, kidnapped 30 young women throughout his killing spree. He was suspected of 36+ crimes against young girls, and he admitted … Continue reading Ted Bundy
The Wonderful World of Writing
A day on the water can have a helpful, calming effect. Just the vast, blue waters and you out there. It allows emotions of anger, sadness, or frustration to be released. Writing can have a similar benefit. A senior at Key West High School (KWHS), Sadie Dodds, can attest to … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Writing
Florida Keys Living
The Florida Keys consists of many wildlife, tourism, fishing, water and much more. Why live here? Living in the keys is definitely a certain type of lifestyle that is not meant for everyone. While living here and enjoying boating, eating, swimming, relaxing, which is all nice and enjoyable, but there … Continue reading Florida Keys Living
Inda’s Heat Wave
By: Vivienne Wellet India is one of the most populated countries in the world, with a population of over 1.38 billion people which can cause heat from all the pollution that there is. New Delhi, the capital of India, is having a major heat wave with scorching temperatures all the … Continue reading Inda’s Heat Wave
Floridas crime issues and other
By: Summer Livengood On May 18th, there was an incident with a man who was pulled over (name not released). The man was pulled over for a few violations pulling into the gas station he pulls into the pump. A cop follows behind him to arrest him. When he came … Continue reading Floridas crime issues and other
Azov Battalion surrenders in Mariupol
Recently, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that the besieged city of Mariupol, specifically the Azov Battalion inside of the bunkers under the Azovstal Steel Plant, surrendered to Russian forces, and evacuated the nuclear bunkers underneath the Azovstal plant. Ukrainian forces had been trapped inside of the … Continue reading Azov Battalion surrenders in Mariupol
2022 Inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Every year since 1963, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been inducting outstanding artists, athletes, and other talented individuals. 2022’s group has a lot of artists that are considered the “makers of pop” including artists such as Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Eminem, and Duran Duran, along with many … Continue reading 2022 Inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
First time ine 50 years! congress held hearing about UFO’s
On Tuesday, the U.S. House Intelligence Subcommittee held the first-ever congressional hearing in 50 years related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Evidence of unknown objects in the air raised some serious questions without any concrete answers. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, Democrat from California, said, “There is a lot … Continue reading First time ine 50 years! congress held hearing about UFO’s
First Congressional Public Hearing on UFOs in Decades
(Featured Image provided by Wikimedia Commons) For the first time in several decades, a public congressional hearing was held in the United States (U.S) government on the topic of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAFs), more commonly known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). The last time a hearing was made on the … Continue reading First Congressional Public Hearing on UFOs in Decades
Harper going to high school track & field nationals
On May 12th at the University of Florida (UF), Jenkavia Harper, a senior at Key West High School (KWHS), achieved third in the 2A Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) track & field championships for girls javelin, an event where female participants run and throw an eight-foot spear as far … Continue reading Harper going to high school track & field nationals
Colombia Legalized Abortions for the First 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
By: Tricia Desroches Columbia has legalized abortions for up to 24 weeks. They were legalized on February 21, 2022. Columbia used to be a very conservative country with a majority of the country having strong Catholic beliefs. Before 2006 abortions were completely banned. Since abortions were illegal, women found hazardous … Continue reading Colombia Legalized Abortions for the First 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
Everything that has happened
Here is everything that has happened in this year. The term “fastest car” gained new buzz in recent weeks after the SSC Tuatara broke the record for the fastest production car in the world. How fast did it go, and is there another “fastest car in the world” challenger still … Continue reading Everything that has happened
Habits
Fast food is one of the most questioned aspects of the American diet. Most kids eat it at an early age and develop the habit of eating greasy fried foods in their everyday food, but, why is this bad? Well, the ingredients in the food items are honestly almost unexplainable. … Continue reading Habits
New Avatar Movie
The highest-grossing film in history is finally getting a sequel after thirteen years. Avatar (2009) earned $2,847,379,794 over the past thirteen years. The movie is debated as one of the best movies of all time due to the CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) of its time. The official trailer of Avatar: … Continue reading New Avatar Movie
Best Summer Activities for Teens
With approximately 2 weeks of school left for Key West High School, the students are ready for summer break. However, most don’t know how to spend it. Sure, there are camps and programs to do, but they usually do not last all summer and are, most of the time, pricey. … Continue reading Best Summer Activities for Teens
Leaked Supreme Court Draft Vote Threatens to Overturn Roe V Wade
The United States Supreme Court in Washington DC recently had an opinion vote leaked by the journalism site Politico. The draft vote was over the potential of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe V Wade Supreme Court decision, which had codified the right of Abortion for women in the United States. … Continue reading Leaked Supreme Court Draft Vote Threatens to Overturn Roe V Wade
Its getting hot in Florida
By: Summer Livengood It’s almost summer, and in the summer Florida gets hot. Temperatures are rising, already growing to an average 90 degrees and some days hotter. In the past couple years the temperature has been rising. These days global warming is an issue. What is global warming you may … Continue reading Its getting hot in Florida
Miami and the US welcome Formula 1 car racing
Formula 1 Cars sped up to 200 mph at the new Miami International Autodrome on Mother’s Day. The Autodrome is also known as Hard Rock Stadium. This was probably the biggest event to happen in South Florida, since Super Bowl 54, which … Continue reading Miami and the US welcome Formula 1 car racing
Vaquita population decreases to only 10.
The Vaquita is the smallest mammal in the world, this species is part of the porpoise family. In recent decades this species had had an estimated 1,000 individuals living, until 1996, when it was classified as critically endangered. And more recently, it has been announced that there are only 10 … Continue reading Vaquita population decreases to only 10.
“Bongbong” to win Philippines presidential election
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, better known as “Bongbong” to the Filipinos as well as the son of the late dictator Marcos Sr, is set to win the Philippines’ presidential election according to some unofficial results. 95% of the total votes have been counted so far, and Bongbong had an astonishing lead … Continue reading “Bongbong” to win Philippines presidential election
Karine Jean-Pierre is the 1st Black White House Press Secretary
By: Tricia Desroches Karine Jean- Pierre will be the first black White House press secretary as well as the first openly lesbian to take this position. She will take the place of current press secretary Jen Psaki starting on May 13, 2022. Jean-Pierre is already familiar with working in the … Continue reading Karine Jean-Pierre is the 1st Black White House Press Secretary
Animal Abuse- Peanut the Puppy
2006, in the middle of the night, Danielle Neilsens seven month old Fox terrier puppy named Peanut was kidnapped. Jonathan Blake and one of his friends kidnapped the puppy and brought the small dog to Moranbah rodeo grounds where they videoed themselves abusing the puppy. Jonathan Blake and the puppies … Continue reading Animal Abuse- Peanut the Puppy
The Top Colleges/Universities in the U.S.
(not in a specific order) 1. Harvard University – Located in Cambridge Massachusetts, this school’s beautiful campus and amazing students give the school #1 top-ranked. Harvard is a private ivy league school with an acceptance rate of 5.2 percent as of 2021. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher … Continue reading The Top Colleges/Universities in the U.S.
Details about the leaked supreme court draft ruling on Roe v Wade
A major leak took place earlier this week that revealed the Supreme Court justice’s draft opinion related to the possible overturning of Roe v Wade. The leak suggested that the Supreme court will soon strike down protections related to having abortions at a federal level. This would mean that states … Continue reading Details about the leaked supreme court draft ruling on Roe v Wade
Save the manatee’s
By: Summer Livengood In Florida, one of our favorite wildlife creatures ismanatees, or as some call sea cows. In Florida, these manatees are protected but not enough. Sadly these creatures are slowly becoming extinct due to the human population. There are less than 4,000 manatees this year when in the … Continue reading Save the manatee’s
Leaked Supreme Court Draft reveals decision to overrule abortion rights
(Featured photo provided by Alex Brandon/AP) On Monday, Politico obtained and leaked an initial majority draft opinion written by Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) Justice Samuel Alito. In the 98-page draft, which was originally circulated throughout the court back in February, it’s evident that the Supreme Court has … Continue reading Leaked Supreme Court Draft reveals decision to overrule abortion rights
How we use maggots to heal?
Maggot debridement therapy is the intentional application of live, “medical-grade” fly larvae to wounds in order to effect debridement, disinfection, and ultimately wound healing. Controlled studies demonstrate the efficacy and safety of maggot therapy. In the 21st century, eighty years after William Baer presented his groundbreaking work treating bone and … Continue reading How we use maggots to heal?
5 Steps to Losing Weight Fast
By: Sophia Powell People of all ages are always looking for a new and easy way to lose weight. Most people’s reasoning behind losing weight is appearance, to some people appearance is everything. If you don’t think highly of yourself and think that you don’t look good then your self-esteem … Continue reading 5 Steps to Losing Weight Fast
Macron Reelected in 2022 French Elections- brings fears of Far-Right surge
Recently, France held their annual 5-year presidential elections. The victor in the elections was Emmanuel Macron, the Incumbent French President, who defeated his far-right opponent of the Republique Nationale party, Marine Le Pen. Le Pen had run three times before this election for president, and had slowly increased in popularity … Continue reading Macron Reelected in 2022 French Elections- brings fears of Far-Right surge
Hall Takes It All!
Getting the perfect shot with a camera can have the same exciting rush as flying down to the ground on a rollercoaster. Key West High School’s (KWHS) very own, Ella Hall, felt this same rush time and time again as she refined her skills with the camera. Her hard work … Continue reading Hall Takes It All!
Student Spotlight: Alexander Wilson
As graduation nears, more and more people are committing to college. The next four years of someone’s life is a huge decision and Alexander Wilson is proud to say that he will be attending the University of Florida. With an impressive SAT score of 1540, Alexander has the highest score … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Alexander Wilson
NASA’s Aeronautics Design Challenge
Along with Academic and Athletic competitions, the months of March, April, and May are additionally hosting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Aeronautics Design Challenge called “Dream With Us!” Students through grades 6-12 can submit original pieces from one of the three challenges, which include drone use, future airport … Continue reading NASA’s Aeronautics Design Challenge
Caylee Anthony
On August 9, 2005, a healthy baby girl was brought into the world. This baby girl was named Caylee Marie Anthony. Caylee lived in Orlando, Florida, with her mother, Casey Anthony, and her grandparents, George and Cindy Anythony on 4937 Hopespring drive. Caylee’s father is an unsolved mystery that Casey … Continue reading Caylee Anthony
11 People shot at a Airbnb
On Easter Sunday, Pittsburgh police said that 11 people were shot, two were killed and five others injured while attempting to escape. The mass shooting happened during a large party at Airbnb. According to police, there were around 200 people at the party, mostly minors. No arrests have been announced … Continue reading 11 People shot at a Airbnb
Earth’s future
By: Summer Livengood Earth is over 4 billion years old. Earth has always been a good place to live. If we want Earth to be here for another 4 billion years, we are going to have to change the way we live. Our earth is more than 15% trash, killing … Continue reading Earth’s future
How to climb Mt. Everest
Physical training and tens of thousands of dollars are just a few of the things adventure-seekers need to conquer Mount Everest. Experts say it takes much more than that to check it off your bucket list. Hundreds of people from around the world travel to the Himalayas every year, dreaming … Continue reading How to climb Mt. Everest
Social media
Is social media a good thing or a bad thing? The short answer is neither. Meanwhile, teens are the number one social media users. This is affecting mental health and creating standards and other things that should not be taken seriously. Jealousy, bullying and negative comments all have negative effects … Continue reading Social media
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs new Election Fraud Bill
(Featured image provided by John Raoux/AP) On Monday, April 25th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law intending to establish an election “police force.” Formally known as Senate Bill 524, it was first proposed by Desantis himself to the Florida Legislature, to which Republican lawmakers took the … Continue reading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs new Election Fraud Bill
Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Space X, just bought the social networking website known as Twitter for $44 billion after reaching an agreement about his offer originally made two weeks ago. He plans to make the website a private company. Elon is also very big on free speech … Continue reading Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Florida is Ending Disney’s Special Tax District
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is trying to remove Disney World, an entertainment resort in Orlando, Florida, from their position as governor of the districts that they created. This is happening because Disney did not agree with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say, Gay … Continue reading Florida is Ending Disney’s Special Tax District
BAnning of synthetic nicotine
By:Summer Livengood The recent bill signed by President Joe Biden is to get rid of synthetic nicotine. If you don’t know what synthetic nicotine is, it is vapes and e-cigarettes. It also doesn’t contain any tobacco, which makes it synthetic. They are chemically produced and made. In the past couple … Continue reading BAnning of synthetic nicotine
Fashion trends
Fashion from the olden days are now making their way back! Some of the hottest most popular fashion trends at the moment are actually trends from a little while ago. Why do fashion trends come back? trends repeat every 20-30 years because of “generational changes as well as designers taking … Continue reading Fashion trends
O.J Simpson
O.J Simpson, a former college and professional football star accused of killing his wife and her close friend. O.J Simpson was born on July 9, 1947, he was an actor, spokesman, star running back, and broadcaster. He was married to Nicole Brown Simpson and had five children. Her parents are … Continue reading O.J Simpson
Private Astronauts Headed to Space from NASA
On Friday, April 8, 2022, at 11:17 a.m. at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), four astronauts from the private company Axiom Space left the atmosphere. Unlike the flight on July 20, 2021, that flew Jeff Bezos into space for 10 minutes, these astronauts were headed toward the International … Continue reading Private Astronauts Headed to Space from NASA
Top 5 Valuable Paintings in the World
By: Vivienne Wellet Salvator Mundi- A painting that costs over 450 million dollars, made by Leonardo da Vinci and Leonardeschi. It was made in 1490- 1500 when people found it before it was sold; it was restored by Dianne Modestini. Today no one knows where it is actually but some … Continue reading Top 5 Valuable Paintings in the World
Florida bans 41% of submitted textbooks, cites Critical Race Theory
(Featured photo provided by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Last Friday, April 15th, Florida’s Commissioner of Education, Richard Corcoran, approved the adoption of mathematical instructional materials to be put onto the state’s list that adhered to Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) standards. However, out of the 132 … Continue reading Florida bans 41% of submitted textbooks, cites Critical Race Theory
Porpoises and Dolphins
Porpoises are a fully aquatic marine mammal group similar in appearance to dolphins whom they are commonly confused with, even though they are more closely related to narwhals and beluga whales than dolphins. The differences between a dolphin and a porpoise are that dolphins have longer snouts, more curved dorsal … Continue reading Porpoises and Dolphins
Britney Spears is Pregnant
American singer, songwriter, and dancer, Britney Spears is pregnant with her third child. She is expecting her child with her fiance Sam Asghari. She announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a post saying, “So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby.” She … Continue reading Britney Spears is Pregnant
Student Spotlight: From Key West to Harvard
As college decision day is nearing, very few Key West High School (KWHS) students already know where they are headed. One of the few, Dekyus Dickerson, a senior at KWHS, has officially committed as a part of Harvard University’s, the number one university internationally, class of 2026. With an acceptance … Continue reading Student Spotlight: From Key West to Harvard
ATF Busts major gun smuggling ring in Philadelphia
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently seized over 400 firearms from an apartment in Philadelphia after a two-year investigation, revealing a large gun-smuggling ring operating out of the city. ATF officials stated that they had been investigating the case since 2020, and had been tracking illegal … Continue reading ATF Busts major gun smuggling ring in Philadelphia
Academic Challenge places fifth in the state
From March 30th through April 2nd at the Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the Key West High School (KWHS) Academic Challenge team, a student-run educational trivia team, proved their intellectual abilities by placing fifth place in their state competition. Although there is no monetary prize like Jeopardy, … Continue reading Academic Challenge places fifth in the state
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 was the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program and the third meant to land on the moon. The craft was launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 11, 1970 but, the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank in the service module (SM) failed two … Continue reading Apollo 13
Florida’s Upcoming Summer
By:Summer Livengood Florida is a very touristy area. Key West gets over 550 tourists a week. You would never guess how many we get during summer break. Over 3 million people just during the summer. `Now for the small Florida keys, that’s a lot of people. It also hurts our … Continue reading Florida’s Upcoming Summer
Mcdonalds Reconsidered
One of the world’s most famous restaurants. The fast, easy, cheap… and unhealthy Mcdonald’s. Over 65 million people around the world eat at Mcdonald’s every day. Which is approximately 1% of the population. McDonald’s promotes their food as ‘nutritious’, but the reality is that it is processed junk food – … Continue reading Mcdonalds Reconsidered
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs two new bills to help Florida families
On Monday, Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill focused on addressing what House speaker Chris Sprowls calls a “fatherhood crisis” that the state is currently dealing with. The bill, formally known as HB 7065, showed support from Republicans and Democrats, and it unanimously passed Florida’s House and … Continue reading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs two new bills to help Florida families
a Person of Interest found in connection with Subway shooting
On the morning of April 12th, a mass shooting occurred in a New York N train headed for 36th street, which resulted in the injury of over 23 people. At the time, the local police had no plausible suspect until they found an abandoned UHaul van parked Tuesday evening 5 … Continue reading a Person of Interest found in connection with Subway shooting
Top 5 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys
By: Sophia Powell People who live in the Florida Keys all their lives may not see how much of a beauty it truly is. However, people who have recently moved here and are looking to vacation here have a different point of view. People will pay thousands of dollars … Continue reading Top 5 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys
NASA’s Artemis Mission Postponed
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) originally wanted to launch the 1st Artemis Mission with the goal of landing the first woman and person of color on the moon. However, the mission got postponed, pushing each stage back from a few months to a year. The earliest that the … Continue reading NASA’s Artemis Mission Postponed
Senate Plans to Vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
By: Tricia Desroches The Senate is voting to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on April 7, 2022. She was nominated by President Joe Biden. She will be the first African American woman to serve on the Supreme Court as well as … Continue reading Senate Plans to Vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
Gun violence
By:Summer Livengood Gun violence has affected over 1 million people in just the United States. Whenever you read or watch the news most of the time you will always see a shooting or killing by deadly weapon such as a gun. Today in this age there have been serious injuries … Continue reading Gun violence
Missing Notebooks of Charles Darwin returned to Cambridge after two decades
In November of 2000, two notebooks that initially belonged to the famous naturalist Charles Darwin were taken out of storage at Cambridge University in England to be photographed. It was completed in the same month. However, it was discovered during a routine check made in January of the following year … Continue reading Missing Notebooks of Charles Darwin returned to Cambridge after two decades
Butterflies
There are over 17,500 species around the world, and each of them has its own unique features. They have bright colors and can commonly be found near flowers, making them pretty familiar to humans. The butterfly wings are very majestic and beautiful, but they are not only there for decoration, … Continue reading Butterflies
Mass Shooting in Sacramento Kills 6, Injures Several
A mass shooting in the city of Sacramento, California, has killed 6 adults and injured 12 others. The mass shooting took place at around 2 AM Pacific Standard Time in the Capital City of California, Sacramento. The shooting occurred after a crowd gathered in front of a Sacramento Jewelry Store … Continue reading Mass Shooting in Sacramento Kills 6, Injures Several
Covid Affected the poor more then the rich
On April 4th, a study was released that showed Americans living in poorer counties in their state counties in their state died during the pandemic at almost twice the rate of those in wealthier counties. Poor People’s Campaign, an activist group whose goal is to narrow the gap between equality, … Continue reading Covid Affected the poor more then the rich
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