Search The Website!

Check out our latest announcement on a new section on our website here! Contents: 7 Aid Workers Dead After Israeli Airstrike on World Central Kitchen Convoy Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Seven aid workers for the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli airstrike yesterday during their operation to deliver over 100 tons of food to a warehouse in Gaza to feed the homeless. The shipment was sent earlier this week, and the workers had already unloaded their cargo and were heading south on a coastal road in Gaza in a three-car convoy when they were hit by missiles launched by the Israeli Defense Forces. The cars were all within a 1.5 mile radius of each other, but they were spread out enough for investigators to assume that there were three different strikes. The Israeli government was well aware of their position and direction, and the vehicles were clearly marked as part of the World Central Kitchen, but Israel has stated that it was a dreadful mistake and are conducting a thorough investigation that will be completely shared with the public. They emphasized that it was a complete accident -- there was no intentional motive behind it -- but the World Central Kitchen is keeping the possibility of an intentional attack open. This incident has raised calls for peace even more, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to take more civilian lives every day. United States President Joe Biden has called the situation unacceptable, as the goal should be to have a civilian death toll of zero, and aid workers should not be affected in any way. He also highlighted that the true way to do this would be a ceasefire, which is crucial to helping stop the war and put a halt to the numerous civilian deaths happening every day in Gaza. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Blue jeans are banned in North Korea because the color blue is associated with the United States. Jeans of any other color are permitted, though. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. (Warren Buffett) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Praxis (noun)- Praxis is a formal word referring to the practical application of a theory—in other words, what one does to act on a theory (such as feminist theory) to which one is committed. Praxis is also used synonymously with action or practice to refer to the exercise of an art, science, or skill, or to customary conduct within a given sphere. In a Sentence: Many gardeners promote composting as being good environmental praxis.

Contents: Latest on Taiwan Earthquake Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Here's the latest on the Taiwan earthquake: The initial effects of the earthquake did not seem as large, but the true impact has emerged after some time. Nine people are dead and over 1,000 others are injured after the quake struck at around 8:00 am on Wednesday morning, measuring at a magnitude of 7.4. This makes it the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, all the way back to the 1999 Jiji earthquake that killed 2,415 people. It struck about 11 miles south of Hualien City, the largest city on Taiwan's eastern seaboard with a population of over 100,000 people. Tsunami warnings were sent out across Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, but those have all been canceled after waves of up to 10 feet struck their respective areas earlier yesterday. Numerous aftershocks were reported afterwards, most of which were above magnitude 4.0, and the strongest was magnitude 6.5. They are also believed to have caused significant shaking and damage, and more are expected soon. Seismologists are anticipating severe aftershocks of strong magnitudes in the coming days-- up to 6.5 or 7.0 on the Richter scale. So far, around 100 buildings have collapsed, according to officials, and some people are still trapped inside. Search-and-rescue crews have leaped into action around the country to save the trapped citizens before it is too late. The worst of the damage was in Hualien, where one multi-floor building was even left precariously teetering over an adjacent roadway. 71 people are also trapped inside two mines within the Hualien area, according to the National Fire Agency of Taiwan. Around 75 people were trapped inside multiple tunnels on highways across Taiwan's eastern coast, but they have all been rescued and are safe and sound. Overall, about 14,000 homes are without water, and another 1,000 are still experiencing power outages. However, despite the damage and continuous aftershocks, everything is mostly operating normally. Buildings remain functioning well despite slight structural damage, such as falling roof tiles or cracked walls, and power outages. Also, trains and subways continue to stay moving after a brief shutdown in the moments after the quake, and for the most part, the school and workplace environment has not changed across most of the country. This is because of their preparedness for these events. Most of Taiwan and Japan are very prepared for earthquakes, as they sit right on a tectonic plate fault line known as the Ring of Fire. This ring goes around the Pacific Ocean, and travels around the Pacific, Philippine, Cocos, and Nazca Plates. It is where most of the world's volcanoes are located, and this region also experiences regular earthquakes. Due to this, both Japan and Taiwan have quake-proof buildings and infrastructure, limiting the damage done by these sorts of earthquakes. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Due to Australia's strict copyright laws, it is technically illegal to create memes. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When you are trying to do two things at once, you either can’t or won’t do either well. (Gary Keller) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Lambaste (verb)- To lambaste something or someone is to criticize them very harshly. Lambaste is also sometimes used as a synonym of beat meaning “to assault.” In a Sentence: The coach lambasted the team for its poor play.

Contents: Massive 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The largest earthquake since the 1999 Jiji quake has struck Taiwan, damaging infrastructure and sparking tsunami warnings. The 1999 Jiji quake came in at 7.7 on the Richter scale and killed 2,415 people, while this latest quake was a 7.4 magnitude quake and has an unconfirmed death toll, as of right now. The earthquake struck about 11 miles south-southwest of Hualien City at 7:58 am local time and was followed by multiple strong aftershocks, including a 6.5 magnitude quake that struck about 7 miles northeast of Hualien City, while all others were between 5.1 and 5.7. Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Taiwan, Philippines, Japan, and China, which all have land within 186 miles of the epicenter. Some surrounding islands, such as Japan's Okinawa, took a heavy impact from tsunamis that were around 10 feet. Officials in some parts of the Philippines even recommended evacuation to citizens living in coastal areas, and owners of boats were advised to strongly secure them to avoid them getting swept away. Not much severe damage to large buildings, apart from falling roof tiles or broken furniture, was done in Taiwan, with the exception of a five-story building in Hualien City that suffered severe damage, as the first floor collapsed and left the building leaning over a nearby road. However, 26 other smaller structures also collapsed, and reports have stated that people are trapped in some of them. Search-and-rescue operations are already taking place, and updates are coming in. Taiwan's capital of Taipei also suffered from some severe shaking, which in turn led to a short shutdown of the country's train and subway networks. However, the morning was able to proceed normally after a quick recovery. Children were able to go to school for the day and the trains reopened within a matter of hours. The only report on any injuries has been on the roads, where 9 people were injured due to rockslides. The boulders crushed at least 12 cars and damaged multiple important tunnels along the Suhua Highway, which runs on Taiwan's steep eastern cliffs and connects through Hualien City. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Germany, you are banned from stopping on their roads, named the Autobahn, meaning that running out of gas and coming to a halt would technically be illegal. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change. (Bill Clinton) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ethereal (adj)- Ethereal means "of or relating to the regions beyond the earth" or "of or resembling heaven." It can also mean "lacking material substance" and "relating to, containing, or resembling a chemical ether." In a Sentence: The windows give the church an ethereal glow.

Mercedes-Benz has now expanded their car recall to over 1 million cars after brake failures. They are recalling the popular ML-Class, GL-Class, and now discontinued R-Class minivans because of the risk of corrosion to brake booster components. Worldwide, the recall population is over 993,000 vehicles built between 2004 and 2015. ​ According to Mercedes, if these models were shipped with brake boosters, they are susceptible to corrosion after prolonged exposure to moisture. This can cause the internal components of the brake booster to form cracks and fractures that allow air to get into the braking system and reduce effectiveness. If a heavy amount of strain is placed on the corroded brake system, it could cause catastrophic failure and complete loss of braking power. ​ They also say that some early signs of corrosion are a soft brake pedal or audible signs of air in the brake system like wheezing, sucking, or hissing sounds, which are all signs of contaminated brake fluid. ​ If you have one of these models, park your car and contact Mercedes to prevent harm to you or your car. By Armaan Dhawan

Hello TWN Members, We have updated our article ‘Gas Price Rises’. Check it out at: theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/gas-price-rises

Hello TWN Members, We have made some updates to our MLB article! Check it out at: theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/major-league-baseball

Focus on the present. Don’t always be thinking about the past or the future. “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why they call it the present.”- Master Oogway

Visit our website to see this article: it’s got lots of content. Check out upcoming movies, series, and Marvel Studios’ latest announcements. Here’s the link: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews

Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder comes out on July 8th, and many fans are pumped to see one of their favorite heroes return for a fourth movie. The trailer does show, though, that there will be some mix-ups to the regular Thor plot. For example, Jane seems to show up in this movie, as a "She-Thor" apparently. It is all yet to come in Marvel Studios latest movie, coming out very soon.

Here’s our new article on the chaos in air travel all across the world. It’s a pretty long read, to make sure you’ve got some time to read this one. Want to read on the website instead? Here’s the link: theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/air-travel-chaos Air travel is a mess right now. Flights all across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia have been canceled with short notice. But why? Let's dive in. ​ After the COVID lockdown, many people resigned from their jobs at near-record levels in search of better and more favorable conditions elsewhere. This was dubbed many names, including The Big Quit and The Great Reshuffle, but the most known name is The Great Resignation. This caused a shortage of workers in practically every industry (including cargo workers, and you can read an article about the Trouble in the Los Angeles Port here). Air travel has been seriously impacted as well. Many workers resigned because of burnout, and being an airline pilot is proven by data to be the third most stressful job in the US (after being a firefighter and enlisted military as the most stressful). This caused a massive shortage in airline pilots throughout the world. But where has this affected? A lot of places. ​ Europe: Lufthansa have already canceled hundreds of flights and are planning to cancel more, and British Airways recently canceled over 10,000 flights. Many airports that are the hub for many airlines are ending up with chaos-stricken passengers stuck at their vacation spots, having to cancel their trips, or even worse, stuck at an airport after their connecting flight was canceled. The major European train industry leaders even met in Lyon, France, and discussed their ambitions to build a high-speed, ultra-modern railway system that would connect every major city in the EU, removing the need for airplanes in the first place. But Europe is stuck with planes for now. So what are some of the airports to avoid while planning your travels? 1. Heathrow Airport- This airport in London, England is the busiest airport in the UK, but flight customers are very unhappy. British Airways has already preemptively canceled 30,000 flights through October and the airlines and airport is facing severe staffing shortages. One woman sifted through a sea of bags for three hours in hopes of finding her lost luggage, but she had arrived at the airport a week earlier. 2. Gatwick Airport- Gatwick is the second-largest airport in the UK and is located in Crawley, just outside London. The airport is reducing its capacity this summer and limiting how many take-offs and landings there can be each day. Low-cost airline easyJet is being blamed for much of the mess. They are Gatwick's primary airline and have canceled over 10,000 flights last minute through September. In fact, even the company is in chaos after CEO Peter Bellew resigned after the crazy start to the summer travel season. 3. Manchester Airport- This airport in Manchester, England is yet another English airport that has been messing up travelers' summer plans since March. The airport is now at the limit, with staffing shortages and flurries of cancellations backing up check-in queues to the parking lot of the airport. 4. Schiphol Airport- Schiphol is the third-largest airport in Europe and is located just outside Amsterdam. Unfortunately, staffing shortages have turned a good, efficient airport into a nightmare for travelers. Last month, some travelers were stuck in the security line for five to six hours. It also announced that it was limiting the number of passengers flying through it to only 67,500 a day in July, but they will increase it to 72,500 in August. This is partly because of those said issues, but also partly to reduce the amount of noise pollution in the city. 5. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport- This major airport in Paris, France is yet another airport stricken by staffing problems and flight cancellations, but the airport is also dealing with union strikes, as workers demand a pay hike and are staging walkouts, which isn't likely to be sorted out soon. Also, a recent technical problem led to 15 flights leaving without luggage and caused another bag pile up at the airport. 6. Frankfurt Airport- This airport outside Frankfurt, Germany is facing similar problems, but here it is all about Lufthansa. The German airline is trimming over 3,000 flights from their upcoming summer schedule, affecting Germany's major cities, like Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Hanover. The understaffed German airports can't keep up with the demand of travelers, with over 7,200 vacancies waiting to be filled in German airports all across the country. If you have plans to go to Germany, you may want to skip on flying to this airport, or flying with Lufthansa. ​ Asia: British Airways again, makes the Asian headlines in air travel, but not in a good way. Their cancellations have also spread to Asia, but amid these cancellations, they have hired a new operations chief. Rene de Groot, who is currently the leader of operations at the Dutch airline KLM, will move to British Airways and become their new chief operating officer (COO) on October 11. On another topic, China has relaxed COVID-19 controls and re-allowed international flights, removing their old restrictions of all airlines being only allowed one weekly flight per country via a single route. Lastly, AirAsia has now turned to the country of India, with a population of 1.2 billion, to fill the gap in passengers in their flights now that Chinese tourists are not allowed on most of their flights, and are hoping that many Indians will want to travel with them and will surely be lowering their costs to attract people to them. ​ Australia: Qantas Airways was one of the only airlines in the world to perfectly navigate the pandemic crisis and emerged financially sound. Unfortunately, now it's losing the recovery. The airline laid off over 8,000 employees during the pandemic, giving them the perfect amount of employees to beat the pandemic. Now, as it comes to an end, the airline is massively short-staffed, leading to very angry Australians. The backlash is a result of canceled flights, lost belongings, and unscheduled sleepovers in Australian airports. Qantas had Australia's worst flight-cancellation record ever in May, 7.6% of their flights being canceled. That's one in every 13 flights. ​ North America: The US's major carriers are suffering after JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta canceled nearly 10% of their flights last weekend, a weekend when many citizens were pumped for their July 4th travels. After laying off over 30% of their employees during the pandemic, Delta, American Airlines and other carriers recovered from the early blow of the pandemic. But they thought that this was going to be at least six years before everything went back to normal. So when things started rebounding faster than expected, they were caught off-guard, causing staffing shortages as airlines struggled to get up to speed. ​ Well, there you have it. The hardest hit airlines and airports all across the world. Don't see anything about your favorite airline or airport? That's good, because it means that air travel is less chaotic there. If you are traveling to one of those places, The Weekly News wishes you good luck, safe travels, and one reminder: don't forget to keep checking back with us while you're relaxing on vacation, because we do our best to give you the news you need. By Armaan Dhawan