Category Archives: Current Events

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, known as the Baltimore Bridge, spans across the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. Completed in 1977, it serves as a vital transportation link connecting the Baltimore metropolitan area with the eastern suburbs. Named after Francis Scott Key, the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the bridge is an iconic landmark inContinue reading “Baltimore Bridge Collapse”

Through history, Haiti has faced significant challenges with gang violence, particularly in urban centers like Port-au-Prince. Gangs in Haiti have been involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, and violent clashes with security forces. These gangs often operate in marginalized communities, exacerbating issues of poverty, social inequality, and political instability.Continue reading “Haiti’s Struggles with Gangs”

The topic of abortion rights has maintained controversy throughout United States history, especially with the recent overturning of Roe vs Wade in 2022. Since then, abortion had not been a constitutional right on a federal level, and states had full choice in legalizing abortion in their borders. The abortion rights debate centers on two mainContinue reading “SCOTUS and Mifepristone”

History has demonstrated that public protests in Cuba are quite rare. There are a variety of reasons, such as a tight government control, a history of repression, limited political freedoms, social controls, and economic hardships. Under the one-party Communist system, dissent is met with harsh measures, including arrests and censorship, creating a sense of fearContinue reading “Cuban Crisis”

On my last blog about Trump being removed off the ballot, we explored how some states are pushing efforts to remove Trump from the primary election for the presidential nomination of the United States for many reasons. One of those reasons being that Trump incited a riot, an act of insurrection, can read more informationContinue reading “Trump Supreme Court Ruling”

In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend among colleges and universities towards making standardized testing optional for admissions. However, a shift is now occurring, with some schools going back to mandatory testing requirements. Coincidingly, standardized testing itself is evolving with a notable transition to digital formats. As such, the landscape of standardized testingContinue reading “Changes with SAT/ACT”

In recent years, Chile has been grappling with a significant increase in deadly wildfires, posing a serious threat to both its environment and population. Located along the Pacific Rim of Fire, Chile is particularly vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, rugged terrain, and extensive forested areas. The country’s unique geography, stretching from theContinue reading “Chile Wildfires”

Kenya, a diverse East African nation known for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, currently grapples with pressing challenges, including a surge in devastating fires. Additionally, the emergence of “extremist groups” poses complex social and security concerns, highlighting the multifaceted issues confronting the country today. A self proclaimed pastor in Kenya Paul Nthenge Mackenzie createdContinue reading “Issues in Kenya”

The conflicts between Muslims and Hindus in India have deep historical roots, dating back centuries to the period of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent. Tensions have often arisen due to religious differences, competing claims over sacred sites, and political factors. In modern times, issues such as the partition of British India in 1947, whichContinue reading “History and Controversy of the New Indian Temple”