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Gaza's Struggle: Why isn't the World Responding?

October 30, 2024

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b

health

TB Cases Hit 8 Million in 2023: A Global Crisis

October 30, 2024

Last year, around 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), the highest number ever recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death toll was staggering, reaching 1. 25 million people, which is almost double the number of people killed by HIV in the same year. This grim stati

politics

Chicago's Budget Crisis: A Chance to Improve Police Department

October 30, 2024

Chicago is in a budget crunch, and tough decisions are on the horizon. But this could be an opportunity to fix some long-standing issues in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). For starters, CPD needs to upgrade its technology systems and facilities. The department is struggling to meet reform manda

education

Is College Really Worth It Anymore?

October 30, 2024

Think college is the only way to success? Think again. New numbers show that fewer students are signing up for traditional four-year degrees. Why? Costs are sky-high, and student loans are out of control. Plus, the government isn't making it easy. The mess with the Free Application for Federal Stude

politics

America's Clean Future: What's Next After 2025?

October 30, 2024

Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our ec

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New York's Population Dip: What's Behind the Exodus?

October 29, 2024

New York state has seen a significant drop in population, with nearly 1% of its residents moving out in 2023. That's around 180, 000 people leaving, making it the state with the most outmigration this year. While this number is lower than 2022's 244, 000, it shows the ongoing trend of people moving

environment

Tree Species in Danger: A Global Crisis

October 29, 2024

Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all

business

Boeing's $19 Billion Share Sale: A Money Move to Stay in the Game

October 28, 2024

Boeing has been dealing with a tough time for years now. Two plane crashes and a pandemic later, the company is looking to boost its finances. So, they've just announced a plan to sell some of their shares worth about $19 billion. This isn't their first big money move, as they've already raised $25

politics

Former Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Claims Car Attacked

October 27, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia, took to social media to share a video showing his car had been shot at. The video, posted on Facebook, depicted Morales in the front passenger seat with two bullet holes visible in the windshield. The driver seemed injured

politics

Biden-Harris: Cuban Suggests Faster Action on Border Crisis

October 27, 2024

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban recently shared his thoughts on the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the migrant crisis. While campaigning for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Pittsburgh, Cuban admitted that the administration could have moved faster to tackle the border issues. "I would ha