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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested on Federal Charges of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

On September 17, 2024, Sean Combs, mostly known by his stage name Diddy, was arrested in Manhattan. He is now facing serious federal charges for racketeering and sex trafficking, causing shockwaves across the media and entertainment industries.

Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program: The Back and Forth of the US Legal System 

“Today, President Biden is announcing a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” Such was the pivotal promise echoed by the Biden Administration back in 2022, promising to tackle an issue voters deeply cared about in exchange for their support.

Why Did Many Young Tunisians Stay Home on Election Day?

In Tunisia’s 2024 presidential election, Kais Saied was re-elected as president in a triumph. However, the election saw a very low turnout, with less than 30% of voters participating, raising concerns about the country’s political future.

Antarctica is Turning Green at an Alarming Rate

Antarctica, the continent characterized by ice, is turning green. Images taken from space in a four-decade-long study have revealed the unfortunate reality of climate change’s impact on Earth’s southern pole.

Remnants of Colonialism- the UK Returns the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius

Celebrations and protests alike broke this week when the UK announced the transfer of the Chagos Archipelago, its last African overseas territory, to Mauritius, a neighboring country of islands in the Indian Ocean.

UK Quits Coal: The End of a 142-Year Legacy in Power Generation

It has been 142 years since the United Kingdom became the birthplace of coal power. However, as of September 20, 2024, the country has officially turned its back on decades of history, establishing itself as the first major economy to do so with the closure of its last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire. 

What to Know About the Albanian Protests

Featured Image courtesy of Al Jazeera showing Police and Protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, on October 8 2024 For the past week, anti-government protesters in...

Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, Is Indicted. What’s Next?

On Thursday, 26 September, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on 5 federal charges, handed down by Federal prosecutors in Manhattan, they sent shockwaves through the local political system, putting Adams’ mayorship in serious jeopardy.

Lebanon Under Fire From Israeli Pager Attacks

The two consecutive deadly attacks of the 17th and 18th of September in Lebanon at the hands of Israel with exploding pagers and walkie talkies have ignited both outrage and amazement from their level of complexity, and the many civilian casualties have shaken world leaders.

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion...

From Stamps to Sonny Angels: The Psychology Behind Collecting

Regardless of the items, collecting is an action fundamental to the human experience. Why do we collect and what does it say about us? I fell down a deep rabbit hole pondering over this question and I am happy to share my findings with you.

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?