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Blue Origin’s All-Female Flight: Milestone Or Marketing?
On April 14, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin completed NS-31, the space company’s 11th successful space flight with humans on board. Passengers included singer Katy Perry, CBS Mornings host Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
ANALYSIS | Trump's Diplomacy: A New Method Of International Relations
US President Donald Trump has not hesitated to break with standard practices on international diplomacy since he was inaugurated on Jan. 20, straying from norms even more so than in his first presidency.
Air India Plane Crash Leaves 241 Dead, One Survives
On June 12, an Air India plane crashed into a medical hostel in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 passengers on board. The flight was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which had never recorded a crash before.
Pope Leo XIV: How Will His Leadership Impact Catholicism?
On May 8, Robert Prevost became the first American-born pope to lead the Catholic Church, which comprises over 1.4 billion people. Now known as Pope Leo XIV, he has the power to change church doctrine and law — his interpretations and opinions define the Church’s official position on many pressing issues.
Iran And Israel Trade Launch Air Missiles As Conflict Continues
Just after midnight on June 13, Israel launched ballistic missiles into the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure, killing several top Iranian military officials, nine senior scientists, and experts involved in Iran’s nuclear program.
Matcha: A Viral Sensation
This vibrant green tea is practically universally recognizable, but how did it become so well-loved? How did a traditional Japanese powder turn into a worldwide sensation?
ANALYSIS | Canada’s Stanley Cup Quest
Five Canadian teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs — were vying to end Canada’s Stanley Cub drought in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Car Strikes Liverpool FC Parade Leaving 109 Injured, 50 Hospitalized
On May 26, Liverpool Football Club organized a celebratory parade for its 20th English Soccer title. Over 500,000 fans gathered around the streets of the city to celebrate the club’s season with players. The parade followed a path from the south end of the city, to Liverpool’s northern centre on the coast, for two team buses with the players on top.
Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis: An Insight Into The Life Of The Former President
On May 18, former US President Joe Biden announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage four prostate cancer. According to a statement released from his office, the cancer has also spread to his bones. The diagnosis came after the former president showed urinary symptoms that prompted doctors to investigate and find a “small nodule” on his prostate, according to The New York Times.
2025 NBA Playoffs
As the 2025 NBA Playoffs come to a close, what began in April with securing final spots in the play-ins has now turned into a spectacle of game-winning shots, insane blowouts, and much more — all intently watched by Hamber students.
UK, France, And Canada Threaten To Pull Support For Israel
The United Kingdom, France, and Canada have collectively condemned Israel’s expansion of military operations across Gaza. Through a joint statement, the three countries have threatened to take further “concrete actions,” if Israel does not lift their restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Met Gala Theme Announced
The Met Gala, formally called the costume institute benefit, is the annual fundraising festival held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum. Taking place on May 15, the 2025 Met Gala theme is “Superfine tailoring black style.” According to Vogue, this style and theme is set to be an expression of dandyism, “a style movement that started in 19th-century Britain and encouraged opulence, elegance and good taste in men’s fashion,” as described by Cosmopolitan. This year’s show is also inspired by the work of Monica Miller, a professor and chair of Africana studies at Barnard college, and her book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The dress code for the event is “tailored for you” as a nod to the accompanying art exhibitions at the Met which focus on menswear and suiting.
HMPV Virus Sweeps Across China
Late last year, Chinese authorities reported an increase in children under 14 years old testing positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory disease with cold or flu-like symptoms. Soon after, videos began appearing on Chinese social media, depicting long lines of patients in Chinese hospitals with over-filled waiting rooms. With 5 years having passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a global shutdown and killed over seven million, this raised widespread concern.
The Deal Is On: Ceasefire In Gaza
After 15 months of war and eight months of negotiations, a three-phase permanent ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza went into effect on Jan. 19. The ceasefire deal contains 42 days in each of its three phases. In the first phase, Hamas is to release 33 Israeli hostages, which it captured in an Oct. 7, 2023 incursion into Israel. Israel is due to release 1,904 Palestinian prisoners that it captured in the last several years, most abducted due to political activism or alleged involvement with Hamas.
POPE FRANCIS FACING HEALTH CRISIS
On Feb. 14, 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to undergo testing and treatment after suffering through a weeklong bout of bronchitis. Then, after a full week of treatment, on Feb. 22, the Vatican revealed in a statement that Pope Francis had undergone an "asthma-like respiratory crisis" and required supplemental oxygen. Furthermore, his blood tests revealed that he had thrombocytopenia — a condition caused by a low number of platelets in the blood — which needed to be treated with a blood transfusion.
Joe Biden’s Presidency: A Reign of Promise and Action
When US President Joe Biden first took office in January 2021, he immediately began implementing new policies aimed at tackling some of the country’s biggest concerns, including COVID-19, diversity and equity, and the environment.
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explodes Mid Flight
SpaceX, a private aerospace company owned by Elon Musk, launched its uncrewed Starship rocket on Jan. 16. In their seventh test flight, the ship was meant to fly across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas — almost a full loop around the world. However, the flight only lasted eight and a half minutes before the upper half of the rocket exploded over the Turks and Caicos islands.
Drake Files Federal Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over “Not Like Us”
After Kendrick Lamar released “Not Like Us”, a diss track directed at Canadian rapper Drake on May 4, Drake responded by filing a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents both musicians. The suit was filed eight months after the song’s release and alleged that the song contained false information about Drake.
LA Fires Burn Over 40,000 Acres
Multiple wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County have left several people dead and burned down thousands of structures. How did the fires start? While the sources of the fires remain under investigation, the conditions in California were perfect for a fire. A long, hot summer had completely dried out the desert brush, and without rain for the better part of a month, the whole area was practically kindling for the fires. Steady Santa Ana winds also fed the fires. The only fire with an alleged source is the Eaton fire, as video evidence of an electrical line shorting was released on Jan. 26.
Kendrick Lamar Highlights African American Culture At Super Bowl Halftime Performance
On Feb. 9, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL Super Bowl. This year, the halftime show featured American rapper and 22-time Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar. The performance drew 133 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show in history. Lamar took a symbolic approach to the halftime show. Actor Samuel Jackson appeared on stage dressed as Uncle Sam, a figure that represents the American government. Jackson began the show by saying, “This is the great American game,” which was the kickoff for the performance.