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,...
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The U-505: History of the Captured Submarine
The U-505 is an American captured German submarine during WWII, the first U.S. Navy captured enemy vessel since 1812. Today, it is the only Type IX-C U-boat (submarine) in existence and is permanently exhibited in the...
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El Salvador’s War on Gangs: Analyzing the Impact on Innocent Lives and Human Rights
The president of El Salvador Nayib Bukele has declared a “war on gangs.” In doing so, he aims to decrease homicide rates, increase security, and make El Salvador safer for its citizens. Unfortunately, the “war on...
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US Ends Troubled Gaza Floating Pier Mission
On Wednesday, the US military announced the termination of operations on the floating pier they installed off the coast of Gaza earlier this year. This marks the end of an ambitious yet troubled effort to increase...
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A Moment 14 years in the Making: Julian Assange is Now Free
Julian Assange, Australian hacker and founder of WikiLeaks, was facing a potential 175 years in prison after being charged with violating the Espionage Act which accused his role in compromising classified US information. Before this, Assange...
