New York City: Yang’s In
Tech entrepreneur and former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang is now running to be New York City’s mayor. But unlike the Democratic primary, Yang is no small fish in the mayoral race. Recent polls show him as the surging frontrunner at 28% support, with his closest competition being Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, who is trailing behind by double digits at 17%.
President Biden Reforming the Immigration system
Within a few weeks serving as the 46th President of the United States, Biden has already signed several executive orders relating to the immigration system. Among these orders is one that pertains to repairing the damage done by his predecessor’s family separation legacy.
Sharks Found in Underwater Volcano
Kavachi, located in the Solomon Islands, is one of the southwest Pacific’s most active underwater volcanoes. It erupted a dozen times in the twentieth century and three times in the twenty first. In 2015, ocean engineer Brennan Phillips lowered an eighty-pound camera down into its roiling waters, hoping to take a closer look at it after a recent eruption. It rested 147 feet deep in the volcano’s caldera (a pit formed in the aftermath of a magma chamber’s collapse). When the camera resurfaced, Phillips and his team found unexpected footage of scalloped hammerhead sharks and silky sharks emerging from the murky orange surroundings to investigate the lens.
Democrats Start Process Toward Stimulus Package
Democrats have been racing to enact their $1.2 trillion stimulus package before early March, which is when federal jobless benefits are set to expire.
Treasury Secretary Yellen Calls Meeting to Discuss Market Volatility
After the major upturn from Gamestop’s erratic share price, many were confused or anxious about where the story would go. One of those people is Janet Yellen, the new Treasury Secretary.
Minneapolis Police Raid the Home of Dolal Bayle Idd After His Murder
With the death of George Floyd off the news, the Minneapolis Police have returned to their nightmarish behavior. On December 30th, after fatally shooting 23-year-old Dolal Bayle Idd outside of a Holiday gas station, officers ransacked his family home.
Drumpf Vs. Biden on the Environment
When it comes to the environment and Donald Trump, there are many mixed signals. He’s gone on record saying that climate change is a hoax and that could “very well go back.” However, he still claims that he’s an environmentalist and gives it the utmost importance. Throughout the four years he was president, there’s no doubt that his opinions on the environment caused a significant change in its legislation.
Biden’s First Days in Office
Part of President Biden’s campaign promise was a series of decisive actions targeted at the pandemic, climate change, racial inequality, and economic relief. Now that he is in office, he has signed numerous executive orders that address these issues and aim to reverse actions made by the Trump administration.
NYC terminates contracts with Trump Organization
fter the devastating terrorist attack on the Capitol incited by our ex-President who had a blatant disregard for the facts, the City of New York plans to terminate future business contracts with him, along with several private businesses.
Jen Psaki Takes on the Role of Biden’s White House Press Secretary
With a cool, confident demeanor and political expertise, Jen Psaki, Biden’s new White House Press Secretary, is bringing professionalism to the White House Press Briefings.