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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On January 19th, College Board announced the permanent cancellation of all Subject Tests in the United States, with the SAT Essay following suite after June 2021

Many have debated the effect of social media platforms on the stock market for years. One subreddit, WallStreetBets, known as a forum for many to discuss stock options and their gains/losses in a more lighthearted tone, has become central in a movement that is rocking Wall Street.

One of the unique characteristics is the executive order, an autonomous action by the president that requires no congressional approval. Executive orders and agreements are a complex beast in the American political world; while powerful in making decisive action that is impossible in the sluggish, uncompromising, and polarized Congress, executive orders can easily be overturned by the next administration. Former President Trump is learning firsthand the dangers of passing a majority of his agenda through executive orders, as Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda has been undone quickly and efficiently by the newly elected President Biden, reinstating many landmark initiatives of the Obama Administration. Here are some of the highlights of Biden’s own slew of foreign policy executive orders and some prospective digressions from his predecessor that will require congressional approval.

Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on January 20th, reactions from world leaders poured in, mostly to offer their congratulations and to celebrate a “new dawn in America”, as said by president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. In a video she posted on Twitter, she stated, “Europe is ready for a new start with our oldest and most trusted partner.”

Sea Star Wasting disease appeared at a great magnitude in 2013/2014, when the starfish population drastically decreased. However, the syndrome has been present for decades.