NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission: What’s the deal?
In a speech during his presidency, John F. Kennedy stated, "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard." Now, we are going back to the moon.
Economic Recession in 2023
By Emma Wu
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted all of our lives in a variety of ways. It has had social, physical, and economical impacts...
The Four-Day Work Week. Does It Work? Maybe.
Imagine you were a full-time worker, offered the opportunity of working one less day a week, only for the same pay. Sounds great, right? The employee perspective of the idea of a four day work week, which has been tested in years of late around the world, is undoubtedly positive, but whether employers agree with that has been variable.
Social Ties to Careers
Is it better to utilize stronger relationships or weaker relationships for recommendations to a career? There is a common, age-old idea that weaker ties were better for gaining more job recommendations and job applications. This idea seems contradictory, as we are all normally taught to cultivate stronger friendships for more opportunities. A team of researchers decided to conduct an experimental study to determine which of the two relationships has more effect on increasing opportunities for careers.
Russia Bans Meta In Crackdown On Protests
On Friday, March 11, Russia announced that it would be categorizing Meta as an extremist organization, which includes Facebook and Instagram, in the country after Meta’s “extremist activities.”
Why Gas Prices Are Skyrocketing
In the last few weeks, gas prices have surged across America, leading drivers to look for an explanation. Regular gas prices reached $4.25 a gallon this week.
Massive Earthquake Hits Japan
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit the coast of Fukushima in northeast Japan earlier this week, leaving at least four people dead and 160 injured. A tsunami advisory had also been placed but was recently lifted.
Russia in Talks with Turkey on Possible Peace Deal with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for a phone call with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to discuss exactly what his demands for Ukraine would be in order to reach a peace deal.
Apple Event – Performance and Efficiency
On March 8th, Apple held a “Peak Performance” event. Apple revealed a new iPhone SE, a new more powerful version of the M1 processor, a new iPad Air, and a Studio Display monitor.
The Benefits of Nostalgia During the Pandemic
Nostalgia has a history of being regarded as a disease. Over 300 years ago, Johannes Hofar, a physician, saw soldiers that returned from wars with traumatic memories, suicidal tendencies, and depression.