The prospects of launching people into space have always been risky for the astronauts involved, but getting stranded in space is debatably more terrifying of a concept. Unfortunately for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, this will be their reality for a little while longer, as the scheduled launch for their...
In the wake of Pro-Palestinian groups, there has been awful lot of silencing towards the cause. Almost as if it is against the law to speak up about atrocities being committed. Among the protesters, Mahmoud Khalil has been a known figure in these developments. As reported by ABC News, Khalil...
The flu season is the time of runny noses and fevers, which is never fun to deal with when the world is so busy. Luckily, there are always experts willing to devote their time to new ways of preventing illnesses. As it turns out, mushrooms might be the key to...
This month will be a treat for anyone paying attention to the night sky, as experts say a special lunar eclipse will occur this week. According to NASA, a “Blood Moon” appears during the event of a total lunar eclipse. The eclipse happens whenever the moon is aligned with the...
South Carolina is preparing to execute Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents, by firing squad on Friday evening, the New York Times reported. According to the state’s execution methods, three volunteer corrections staff members will point rifles at Sigmon’s chest as he is strapped to a chair with...
Following a phone call with President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, President Trump announced a month-long suspension on tariffs of Mexican goods until April 2. While this is a slight reprieve for Mexican and American citizens who would be affected by said tariffs, there are still important questions left unaddressed. Some...
The United States has ceased all intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic and defense communities, as reported by the New York Times. Confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, this decision follows the recent suspension of military aid and stems from the infamous confrontation...
The yearly event that celebrates the work and efforts of the film industry took place on March 2nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This year, the show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and was televised by the ABC network. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
On Feb. 4, the United States will impose tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico. President Donald Trump has claimed tariffs on both countries could reach 25%, though the final rate depends on negotiations. There is also a planned 10% increase on China’s existing tariff, bringing it to 20%...
President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, Feb. 28, to seal an agreement to hand over rare mineral rights to the United States. Trump and Zelenskyy met with reporters in the Oval Office and were to hold a signing ceremony and news conference...
Detectives are now investigating the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, February 26. The actor was 95. However, the death of his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose body was found in a separate room, has police...
Over the past two weeks, correction officers at prisons across New York have walked off the job due to poor working conditions. The strike has garnered considerable attention, but Gov. Kathy Hochul says it is illegal. Fox 5 reports that the New York Guard has deployed 6,500 National Guard members...
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