Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today

Shane Miller  Recently, two important American news figures, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, were both fired from their networks (Fox and CNN respectively). This has driven up the amount of discussion about the current state of American media and the importance of journalistic integrity in the current age. This short editorial will explore the aforementioned importance of journalistic integrity and the effects that partisanship has … Continue reading Partisanship and Yellow Journalism Today

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 about his country’s stance on the Crimean peninsula, a former part of Ukraine that was … Continue reading Chinese ambassador to France suggests former Soviet states aren’t sovereign

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review

On April 15th, I had the pleasure of experiencing Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Taylor Swift, an American singer and songwriter, performed in Tampa for three nights, all shows being sold out. Prior to arriving in the Sunshine State, Swift played in Glendale, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Arlington, Texas.  While waiting for Swift to come out … Continue reading Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review

What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?

Walter Cronkite was one of the most famous news anchors in U.S. history. Many people regard him as unbiased and the ‘gold standard’ for how a news anchorman and a station, in general, should be. He is still widely known as “the most trusted man in America” after he was named so in a poll of the American public in the 1970s. But the concrete … Continue reading What Happened to the Walter Cronkite’s?

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 war have gotten some controversy. The reason for this comes after Lula recently visited China … 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 on various social media sites, detailing U.S. intelligence on its allies and foes amidst the … 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 been compared to the recently passed California Legislation that will ban the sale or production … Continue reading New EPA Emissions Regulation predicted to curb Gas vehicle sales

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 cafe, located on the bank of the Neva River that runs through the city, was … Continue reading St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others

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 prohibit the use of English in all official documents. The draft bill stated that the … Continue reading Italy proposes new bill banning English in official communications