Iceland is known for its exceptional safety due to low crime rates, a small and closely-knit population fostering community trust, political stability, low corruption levels, preparedness for natural disasters, lack of military conflicts, and a high standard of living. While no place is entirely risk-free, Iceland’s reputation for safety is grounded in its stable andContinue reading “Iceland: Safe to Unsafe”
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Biden-China Discussions
Over the past few years, the US-China relations have been quite poor, despite their interconnected economies. This conflict escalated heavily during Trump’s presidency with the many tariffs placed on China. The conflict continued with the many tech restrictions under the Biden administration. Conflict continued as earlier this February 2023, a Chinese spy balloon was caughtContinue reading “Biden-China Discussions”
India-China Maldives Conflict
The tiny archipelago nation of Maldives is renowned primarily for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, standing as a captivating destination. However, behind all that beauty, many countries view the Maldives purely as a strong military outpost. Both India and China are countries that view the Maldives in this way and areContinue reading “India-China Maldives Conflict”
Halloween Shootings
Halloween is meant to be an enjoyable holiday for children to go trick-or-treating, dress up in costumes, and overall have a memorable night. Halloween really drives spirit within communities across the country. However, unfortunately, in many communities, this spirit was destroyed by a few individuals who decided to ruin the fun memorable nights. Shootings inContinue reading “Halloween Shootings”
Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Israel-Palestine conflict is currently a major current issue. However, this has been ongoing since 1947, and is not just a current issue. The Israel-Palestine conflict traces back to the United Nation’s 1947 Partition Plan, which recommended the creation of separate Jewish and Arab states in Palestine, along with international administration for Jerusalem. While theContinue reading “Israel-Palestine Conflict”
Amazon Rivers’ Levels
When we talk about rivers or bodies of water on this blog, it seems like we primarily talk about how due to rising sea levels (thanks climate change), these bodies’ level of water are rising too. Well, in the case of the Amazon rivers, this seems to be the opposite! Currently, the Amazon rivers’ levelsContinue reading “Amazon Rivers’ Levels”
McCarthy Ousted
Kevin McCarthy, former Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, was just ousted from this position, resulting in an empty seat in the Republican House of Representatives. Before we get into this, we must figure out what does the Speaker of the House do and what is the House of Representatives? The House of Representatives,Continue reading “McCarthy Ousted”
A New Movement in Buildings
Climate change is intensifying due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming. This warming results in more extreme weather events, including heavier and more frequent rainfall, which can overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding. Additionally, rising sea levels due to melting ice caps and thermal expansion of seawater contribute to higher coastalContinue reading “A New Movement in Buildings”
Big Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh
Now after reading this title, you may be confused: what even is dengue and how is it bad? Well, dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause a severe flu-like illness and, in some cases, develop into a potentially life-threatening condition called severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever. The virus is primarily transmitted toContinue reading “Big Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh”
Near Government Shutdown
A government shutdown occurs when the U.S. federal government fails to pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution to fund government operations, leading to a temporary cessation of non-essential services and the furlough of federal employees. The history of government shutdowns in the United States dates back to the 1980s, but they became more frequentContinue reading “Near Government Shutdown”
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