Eskom’s Energy Crisis
South Africa has been facing a national energy crisis for years, and at the center of this problem is Eskom; South Africa’s primary electricity supplier. Eskom was founded in 1923 and since then it has grown...
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The Curious World of Micronations: Countries That Don’t Legally Exist
In a world governed by international law and recognized borders, a handful of quirky, self-declared nations challenge the traditional concept of sovereignty. These micronations, often formed as playful experiments or expressions of local identity, claim independence...
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Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan and its Repercussions
Kamala Harris was recently elected to be the Democratic party’s main presidential candidate ever since Biden dropped out of the race last July. Kamala Harris’s economic plan, delivered on August 16th, will aim at creating more...
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India’s Rape Crisis: A System that Has Failed its Women
“Our state, our country and the whole world is asking for justice for our daughter”, says the father of a Kolkata doctor after being interviewed by BBC. After a tiring 36-hour shift at RG Kar Medical...
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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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Mock Slave Auctions and Racial Inequality: A Wake-Up Call for South Africa
South Africa is a country with a long and painful history regarding race. From apartheid to the current inequalities faced by different racial minorities. Recently a school in Cape Town, Pinelands High School has been found...
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Ethiopia’s Environmental Challenge
Ethiopia has recently been going through landslides that have been triggered not only by climate change but also by rapid development that the Ethiopian government has not been taking necessary precautions towards. Ethiopia is a nation...
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Trump Holds First Outdoor Rally Since Assassination Attempt
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — On Wednesday, Donald Trump, the former president and current candidate, returned to the campaign trail with his first outdoor rally since last month’s assassination attempt. Speaking to supporters from behind bulletproof glass,...
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Op-Ed: Project 2025– The Radical Plan for a “Trump State”
MILWAUKEE, July 17, 2024 – As Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican nomination on Thursday, his anticipated speech comes in the wake of last Saturday’s attack. All eyes will be on whether he clarifies his...
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The Endurance Empire: Kenya’s Dominance over Long-Distance Running
In October of 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran the first ever sub 2 hour marathon running a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. This unbelievable achievement that had never been performed before is an...
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The Ethics of Tech: Should Companies Be Held Accountable for AI Bias?
December 23, 2024
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What will Happen to the Syrian Government Under New Rule?
December 16, 2024
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