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Vaccine Inequity: The World’s Biggest Obstacle to Ending COVID-19
The inequitable distribution of COVID vaccines has been a leading concern of the World Health Organization (‘WHO’) since rollout programs began in late 2020.
How COVID Mutates to Create Variants
Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has been composed of not just one strain, but rather multiple different mutations.
Winter Holidays: Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukkah
Winter is a time to gather with family and friends. There are many different traditions held and ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays – each one of them being special.
Facebook Inc. Renames Itself Meta After Scandal
After years of heavy criticism and what experts say may have been the tech giant’s biggest scandal yet, Facebook began a rebranding process to earn back consumer trust, starting with its name.
The Cost of Amazon on the Environment
The e-commerce platform, Amazon, had an explosion in business these past few years, causing tremendous growth, but consequently affecting the environment.
Italy Rejects LGBTQ+ Protection Law
Three years after its first presentation to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Italy’s Senate voted against the ddl Zan, a law intended to protect LGBTQ+ minorities, on October 27, 2021.
Why are Meat Alternatives Gaining Popularity?
Meat alternatives have rapidly gained popularity over the past few years. The sales of the foremost company in the industry, Beyond Meat, have grown 25 times since 2016.
10 Iconic Pop Culture Moments from 2021
A collection of the most memorable moments pop culture ‘21 had to offer.
ANALYSIS: What Happened to Rock?
In the past century, many genres of music have risen to prominence and become staples of their respective eras.
Astroworld: What Went Wrong?
Travis Scott’s third annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, turned tragic on November 5.
Taylor Swift “Begins Again” with New Re-Recordings
Taylor Swift is re-recording her first six albums to gain back the rights to her master recordings, after they were bought by Big Machine Records in 2019.
Human Rights Violations in Ethiopia’s Tigray War
As the civil war approaches the capital, Addis Ababa, government forces are becoming less and less likely to win.
The Rittenhouse Trial: A Summary
17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has since been acquitted on all charges following his trial.
Migrants Stuck in the Middle of EU, Belarus Conflict
Cornered between the Polish and Belarus borders, thousands of migrants are stuck in the middle of rising tensions between the European Union and Belarus.
Supply Chain Struggles Hit The Holidays
The holiday season is here, but buyers may be finding empty shelves and inflated prices in place of gifts for friends and family. The pandemic, among other factors, has wreaked havoc on global supply chains, leading to shortages of anything and everything.
Oral Antiviral Pills: A new force in the fight against COVID?
In early November, Pfizer, developer of the BioNTec-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, announced the results of the clinical trials of Paxlovid, a newly-developed oral antiviral pill.
A Milestone for Space Travel: SpaceX Inspiration4
On September 16, humanity took one step closer to commercial space travel when four civilians went into orbit around the earth.
What to Know About NASA’s VIPER
The rover will use its four instruments to analyze the lunar soil in the Moon’s Nobile Crater and determine if water content is present.
The Fall of Afghanistan: A New Taliban Rule
On the 15th of August 2021, Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, fell to Taliban forces, marking the end of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the 20 year Afghan War.
After 16 Years, Chancellor Merkel Steps Down
As Merkel, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany, steps down, she leaves behind a complicated legacy. Many believe she was a strong, consensus-driven Chancellor, while others believe she lacked leadership and boldness.