Alberto Fujimori: A Controversial Legacy Beyond Death
Alberto Fujimori, the former President of Peru died on September 11, 2024 at the age of 86. As a result, there has been a lot of controversy around how the country has decided to honor him...
Spotlighting Student Journalism Globally
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Cellphone Ban in Canada’s Classrooms: A Culture Shock for Students
As Canadian students return to school, they will face new policies regarding their phone usage in the classroom. Throughout 2024, provinces across the country have implemented stricter laws regarding technology, however, the rules vary by region....
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Chaos in Congo’s Jails: The Attempted Escape That Shook the Nation
Shots awoke the city of Kinasha, as massive chaos arose in the main prison, just mere miles away from the capital’s presidential palace. At least 129 individuals died as inmates attempted a mass jailbreak from the...
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Stats and ECs: Here’s how I got into X university
5.0 GPA😬? pErFeCt SAT? MILLION DOLLAR business??? These titles appear on @limmytalks’ YouTube thumbnail, a 2024 Duke graduate known for producing college admissions prediction videos of crazy-profiled applicants. “Good for him I guess because he found...
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Capturing Cartel Leaders: Victory or Volatility?
On July 25, 2024, the United States had a victory in arresting Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who is a founder of the Sinaloa cartel and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of another founder. The United States...
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Listeria: The Unseen Disease in Our Food
After two deaths and 15 hospitalizations, another Canadian resident has died from the Listeria illness after the Public Health Agency of Canada recalled plant-based beverages from the brand’s Silk and Great Value. The products were made...
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What’s been going on with the US economy?
On August 5th, the S&P 500 posted its worst day since 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial average had dropped 2.6%, the Nasdaq dropped 3.43%, and the S&P 500 dropped 3% These unprecedented numbers had come as...
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Venezuela: Rising Tensions and International Reactions After Maduro’s Contested Re-Election
The political climate in Venezuela is increasingly tense following Nicolas Maduro’s contested re-election in the July 2024 presidential race. The international community is applying mounting pressure on the Venezuelan government, while Maduro has responded by suspending...
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Lessons From Watergate: Nixon Became the Only President to Resign Half a Century Ago Today
“He is humorless to the point of being inhumane. He is devious. He is vacillating. He is profane. He is willing to be led. He displays dismaying gaps in knowledge. He is suspicious of his staff....
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Controversy and International Backlash Surround Venezuela’s Presidential Election Results
Following the Venezuela presidential election, Nicolas Maduro was announced the winner over his opposition Edmundo González Urrutia. This now means Maduro will be stepping into his 3rd term as President. As Maduro is not well liked,...
