Category Archives: Current Events

The search for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, has entered its fourth day after she went missing during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was last seen around 4:15 a.m. on March 6, entering the beach near the RIU hotel, where she was staying with five friends. AsContinue reading “Missing UPitt Student”

The conflict between Israel and Palestine since my last blog post about it has continued to worsen, resulting in significant loss on both sides. However, now, a Gaza ceasefire agreement has been agreed upon. Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with a focusContinue reading “Israel-Palestine War Reaches Cease-Fire”

For five decades, the Assad family has ruled Syria, and currently, Bashar al-Assad has been maintaining power since 2000. However, the years of civil unrest and conflict against the authoritarian regime have prompted rebel forces to oust the government. This rebellion, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has left the world shocked not only becauseContinue reading “Goodbye Syrian Government!”

With Donald Trump winning this presidential election, it is inherent that policies will shift significantly to address key concerns within the Republican Party, focusing on reversing Democratic-led initiatives from the past four years. Though both parties emphasize the importance of improving education outcomes, they differ in the specific means. Democrats generally advocate for increased publicContinue reading “Trump’s Views for Education Reform”

In the context of the United States today, gun ownership – especially of semi automatics – is quite controversial. Supporters of the Second Amendment often argue that access to these firearms is essential for personal protection and a constitutional right that should not be compromised. Conversely, many see semi automatics as a public safety threatContinue reading “No More Illinois Semi Automatic Ban”

As we discover and try new restaurants, it is imperative we consider the safety standards they uphold, sources of their ingredients, and commitment to food regulations. This focus on consumer safety in dining directly relates to public policy, as regulations governing food standards are designed to protect public health, reduce risks of foodborne illnesses, andContinue reading “McDonald’s E. Coli Breakout”

Recently, Hurricane Helene and Milton have destroyed many regions, namely Florida. Before this pair, Hurricane Ian was the most expensive hurricane for Sarasota and Manatee counties, resulting in insurance losses of approximately $1.25 billion in Sarasota County and $65.6 million in Manatee County. However, at $350+ million so far, Helene and Milton might come atop.Continue reading “Hurricane Helene & Milton”

Due to their shared geographic border, strong economic ties, and mutual security interests, Mexico and the US have maintained a strong relationship throughout history. Over the years, their cooperation has grown through trade agreements like USMCA (once was NAFTA), fostering one of the largest trading partnerships globally. Additionally, the two nations collaborate on border security,Continue reading “Mexico-US Tensions”

Gun violence continues to prevail in the United States, with more and more shootings occurring. On September 4, 2024, a tragic mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of four individuals: 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, as well as teachers Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie. Along withContinue reading “Georgia School Shooting”