Six Critically Injured During Paris Train Station Stabbings
Paris’ metro system is large and intricate, and with more than 217,000 users every day, attacks are highly uncommon. However, an unprovoked attack caused six casualties and havoc in Paris’ Gare du Nord train station, alarming society and disrupting the morning rush hour train services.
Illinois Faces Backlash After Banning Assault Weapons
Gun violence has been a prevalent problem throughout the U.S, being one of the most stereotypical ideals over Americans. It has proven to be a divisive force, as some states are choosing to outlaw its possession while others view guns as a right that all Americans have.
DeSantis, Florida State Gov. Rejects AP African American Studies Course
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida state government have rejected a proposed school course that would cover Black history in America.
Seattle Public Schools Sue Social Media Companies Over Youth Mental Health
Seattle Public Schools have filed a lawsuit against big social media companies, seeking to hold them accountable for their negative impacts on children’s mental health.
University of Idaho Students Violently Murdered in Fatal Stabbings
Four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death multiple times in Moscow after an innocent night out on November 13th.
Construction Begins on International Radio Telescope Project
It was announced in early December that construction has begun on phase one of the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) Observatory, an international radio telescope project that strives to peer into the beginning of time.
Breakthrough Experiment: Nuclear Fusion!
Livermore, California, near 1 am PST on December 5, 2022, saw the first nuclear fusion experiment resulting in the net production of energy.
US Military Launches First Overseas Space Forces Unit in South Korea
The U.S. Space Forces military branch has launched its first foreign command in South Korea in response to the rise of North Korean missile tests and launches this year.
Newsflash: The War on Ukraine is Still Happening
Even if it no longer is the center of media attention, the war between Ukraine and Russia is still happening as it draws towards its one year anniversary.
Covid Surges in China After Restrictions are Lifted
On December 7th, after three years of zero-Covid lockdown policies, China lifted its restrictions on the country. Unfortunately, as a result of the citizens’ newfound freedoms of travel, cases are spiking due to lax regulations combined with the annual winter surge.