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Apple Confirms New CEO, Tim Cook Steps Down
Apple has announced a new CEO, John Ternus, who will take over for current CEO Tim Cook as he steps down into the role of Executive Chairman in September. Apple, a massive technology company known for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, was founded by Steve Jobs in 1976, along with co-founder Steve Wozniak. The two are largely responsible for the microcomputer revolution of the late 20th century, which saw the arrival of the first personal computer, and Steve Jobs later took over as t
Armaan Dhawan
6 days ago2 min read
US Seizes Iranian Tanker Attempting to Escape Blockade
The United States Navy has seized an Iranian tanker attempting to escape their blockade on Iranian ports, complicating negotiations and endangering the current ceasefire. The US claimed that the ship had been moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite their assertions that ships would be turned around. CENTCOM confirmed that the Navy had repeatedly issued warnings to the ship over a period of six hours before taking action. Trump claimed that they “stopped them right in thei
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 202 min read
US Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Tankers Trapped
The United States has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz in another complication of the US-Iran War, but they are actively trying to secure safe passage for non-Iranian ships. Iran was the first to shut down the Strait of Hormuz as the war started, preventing all tankers and ships from passing through one of the world's most crucial waterways. Once Iran began to allow more ships through the strait, the US believed it to be a good move, as the shipping of small amounts of exports
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 162 min read
Chernobyl, 40 Years On From the World's Largest-Ever Nuclear Disaster
Yesterday, April 26, marked 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster– here's what's happening in the region and how the area around the failed power plant is faring. Chernobyl, a nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, saw the world's worst-ever nuclear disaster during a reactor meltdown in 1986, devastating the region. Several dangerous experiments conducted by local scientists in addition to structural problems with the reactor resulted in a partial meltdown. Meanwhil
Armaan Dhawan
13 minutes ago2 min read
UK Passes Generational Ban on Tobacco and Vape Products
The United Kingdom has passed a ban on the sale of all tobacco and vape products to anyone born in 2009 or after, making them only the second nation to pass such a law. Tobacco and vape products are some of the most harmful on the market, particularly due to their high addictiveness and appeal to teenagers and young adults. A 2025 WHO report found that between 7.2% and 10% of adolescents worldwide use e-cigarettes, and an even larger percentage smokes regular cigarettes. Thes
Armaan Dhawan
4 days ago3 min read
Hungary Set to Approve Massive EU Funding Deal For Ukraine
The European Union could finally approve a massive funding bill for Ukraine and aid that had been held back by Orbán's now-over regime in Hungary. The funding bill would approve more than $106 billion in loans to Ukraine to assist them in their ongoing war against Russia– it was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was the sole European leader to go against the loan. Orbán, as an authoritarian leader, greatly aligned himself and his administration with Russia,
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Apr 182 min read
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Mar 283 min read
Chernobyl, 40 Years On From the World's Largest-Ever Nuclear Disaster
Yesterday, April 26, marked 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster– here's what's happening in the region and how the area around the failed power plant is faring. Chernobyl, a nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, saw the world's worst-ever nuclear disaster during a reactor meltdown in 1986, devastating the region. Several dangerous experiments conducted by local scientists in addition to structural problems with the reactor resulted in a partial meltdown. Meanwhil
Armaan Dhawan
13 minutes ago2 min read
New Climate Summit Excludes Nations Supporting Fossil Fuels
A first-of-its-kind climate summit that excludes fossil-fuel supporting nations is taking place on the Colombian coastline over the next five days, sparking hope that they could work to create a true climate action plan without hindrances. The summit, taking place in the town of Santa Marta, is one of the first-ever climate conferences to completely exclude the United Nations, primarily due to the stark opposition climate-supporting nations face from fossil fuel-friendly coun
Armaan Dhawan
2 days ago3 min read
Earth Day: How the Moringa Tree Could Solve the Microplastics Crisis
Happy Earth Day, readers! To celebrate this incredible day, we have a special piece of Earth-themed good news for you all! To learn more about the issues plaguing our planet and how you can help, visit the Climate section of our website! As microplastics continue to become a larger problem throughout the globe, scientists have found a tree that could solve the crisis. Plastic has an incredibly short history when compared to the life of the Earth, or even the age of humans on
Armaan Dhawan
5 days ago3 min read
Nintendo's Super Mario Sequel Smashes Expectations at the Box Office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Nintendo's sequel to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" from 2023, is already smashing expectations at the box office. The animated film follows main characters Mario and Luigi as they take on Bowser Jr., the son of the villain from the movie's predecessor. The series is based on the original Super Mario Bros. video game from the 1980s, developed by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto still serves as one of the executive directors at N
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 32 min read
Meta, YouTube Lose Major Lawsuit Over Social Media Addiction in Teens
Meta and YouTube lost a major lawsuit this week regarding social media addiction and its impact on teens, and it could spark a ripple effect for similar lawsuits across the nation. The trial, which spanned nine days over the last six weeks, took place in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Top brass from both Meta and YouTube arrived at the court to testify and argue against the claims of a 20-year-old woman who suffered from social media addiction, going by the initials KGM. How
Armaan Dhawan
Mar 273 min read
Oscars 2026: Everything to Know About Film's Biggest Night
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place last night, with several critically acclaimed films taking home multiple awards at this year's event. The Academy Awards are usually handed out between late February and late March, taking place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Several awards, like Best Picture, Best Actor/Actress, and Best Screenplay are some of the most coveted awards in the film industry, but any Oscar is a major achievement for any me
Armaan Dhawan
Mar 163 min read
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