May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
What do a golden olive branch, art by Andy Warhol, and three golf balls have in common? They’ve all been left behind on the moon! And, while these items may be sentimental favorites, among this group are also three moon buggies and 54 unscrewed probes. All of this debris addsRead More
May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
After inoculating healthcare workers, India began a vaccine rollout for those over 60 /Photo courtesy of Getty Images Amid the rapid arrival of the new variant and relaxed restrictions, India has become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing 400,000 confirmed cases in a single day. Hospitals and crematoriumsRead More
May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News A president’s first 100 days sets the expectation for their remaining time in office. President Joe Biden’s first 100 days, which ended on April 28, were spent addressing the two biggest crises in the US: the coronavirus pandemic and the economy. His intention hasRead More
May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News Sarfarna Ala Europa, a song every Syrian child knows by heart, is rhythmic, up-beat, and pop-inspired. The lyrics, however, depict the suffering and fear of the weary refugee. One doesn’t need to know Arabic to understand the song’s meaning, nor the effect of theRead More
February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Around the globe, nations are competing in one of the largest battles in history: the race for mass coronavirus vaccination. Unfortunately, as with many such contests, this one isn’t taking place on a level playing field. This race is biased toward the wealthiest countries, leaving the poor with limited accessRead More
February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
On February 1, Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, detained hundreds of civilian government officials and seized control of the government, declaring a state of emergency. The leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was among the civilian leaders detained onRead More
February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
As Winter Storm Uri wrought havoc in the American midwest, entire power grids shut down, and states like Texas faced an unprecedented crisis. Tuesday, February 16 marked the coldest day in North Texas in 72 years, with towns in the Dallas-Fort Worth area reaching an astonishing minus two degrees fahrenheit.Read More
February 12, 2021 at 2:13 pm Comments are Disabled
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February 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm Comments are Disabled
When citizens and the media discuss President Joe Biden’s policies, they often gravitate to those regarding the economy, climate change, or, most recently, the coronavirus pandemic. How often do nuclear disarmament policies come up? Not often enough. According to the Arms Control Association, the U.S. has an arsenal of aroundRead More