“Is it Really Possible that 2% of Elon Musk’s Worth Can End World Hunger?
Earlier in November, The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk tweeted that $6 billion dollars of his own wealth can solve world hunger. He was challenging the World Food Program and the director did a fact check. Musk’s tweet created a lot of controversies. And, it made everyone reflect on the issues of world hunger and inequality. It seems as though the wealthy got wealthier during … Continue reading “Is it Really Possible that 2% of Elon Musk’s Worth Can End World Hunger?
Meet the World’s Newest Covid Variant: Omicron
On November 26th, The World Health Organization named a new variant, Omicron. Within the World Health Organization (WHO), there’s another advisory group called the Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution. They made it official based on evidence that was presented. So, how do you decide whether a virus has evolved? It has to do with mutations. Mutations are changes related to the virus’s behavior. And, … Continue reading Meet the World’s Newest Covid Variant: Omicron
Inflation
Inflation is a problem and it’s only going to get worse. How do I know inflation is a real problem? One of the ways that the government measures inflation is with “COLA” index. This measures the cost of living in different states and zip codes by measuring the cost of certain goods. 100 is the average score given; a score below 100 means there is … Continue reading Inflation
College Football Playoff Teams Announced
After an unpredictable and exciting season of College Football, it all comes down to four teams who will face off to see who wins College Football’s biggest prize. Here is a look at the four teams who will throw down and face off in a few weeks’ time. The number four seed coming into the Playoffs is the only undefeated team left in College Football … Continue reading College Football Playoff Teams Announced
Life Saving Sea Sponge
There are so many medications around the world, most common illnesses or diseases have a medication to help people overcome them. On the other hand, there are diseases that are harder to cure, such as cancer, HIV, and AIDS. These diseases do have cures and treatments, but they are not quick or simple. For some forms of cancer, they can be treated by radiation, chemotherapy, … Continue reading Life Saving Sea Sponge
Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
As the tail end of 2021 speedily approaches, the familiar scent of baked goods and Evergreen trees linger in the air. Cool, brisk breezes and peppermint lattes sound the alarms that the holiday season has officially arrived. Many love this time of the year for various reasons, and the students of Key West High School (KWHS) are no different. Hunter Boxall, a sophomore at KWHS, … Continue reading Holiday spirit is seen everywhere!
New Covid Variant: Omicron
(Featured Image provided by Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News) Just when we thought that the Alpha and Delta variants were already bad enough, a new covid variant, labeled the Omicron variant has just recently been identified in South Africa. The variant has different symptoms than normal and is rumored to be able to be spread faster, especially among younger people. Around November 18th, Dr. … Continue reading New Covid Variant: Omicron
Shipping Delays
In 2020, we had to resort to buying many products online and in a blink of an eye, they would show up on our doorsteps. Although it did have its advantages, there were a few issues as well, most, however, are not directly from shipping or online shops. The word on the street is that the unemployment checks for the Covid-19 quarantine are still going … Continue reading Shipping Delays
The Republic of Barbados
By: Sophia Powell For more than 400 years Barbados has been a British colony with the Queen of England as its head of state. They became independent from the United Kingdom in 1966. Yesterday the island held an overnight ceremony in the capital of Bridgetown and is now considered a republic. Dame Sandra Mason who has been the islands governor since 2018 was sworn in … Continue reading The Republic of Barbados
Iranian nuclear talks resume in Vienna
Nuclear talks from the international community with Iran have recently resumed in the Austrian capital of Vienna with all present parties drawing their deals between each other. Iranian representatives opened the talks with the hard suggestion that everything negotiated in the previous Nuclear deal could be re-negotiated between nations. When speaking to Iranian national television, Ali Bagheri, Iran’s top negotiator at the talks, said to … Continue reading Iranian nuclear talks resume in Vienna
The Snapper 