Towards the beginning of Jan. 2026 Trump proposed the idea of taking control of Greenland in connection to his previously expressed interests of the land from his first term. The history of the U.S. and Greenland goes as far back as 1867 with the idea of arctic expansion from the secretary of state at the time William Seward.
Read MoreBy: Kate Bevins and Stella Handlin
TikTok, a social media app known for revolutionizing short-form entertainment and taking the younger generation by storm, recently finalized a $14 billion deal with new ownership funded by US investors. This deal came as a result of threats from both the Biden and Trump administration to ban the app due to concern over data collection and influence from China.
Read MoreOn the morning of January 3rd, 2026, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro—an accused narco-terrorist—was captured by United States special forces in Caracas, Venezuela. The operation carried out was called “Operation Absolute Resolve” under orders of United States President Donald J. Trump. Many people across the world either celebrated the removal of a Venezuelan dictatorship or critiqued a violation of international law.
Read MoreBy Naetra Joshi
If you were standing in Taipei and looked up, you might actually have to squint. Rising 1,667 feet into the sky, Taipei 101 dominates the city’s skyline like something out of a futuristic movie. When it was completed in 2004, it officially became the tallest building in the world, and for six years, nothing else even came close.
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chen
The 2026 Winter Olympics were filled with many records, memories, and most notably, controversies. And Eileen Gu is no exception. Born and raised in San Francisco by a single mother, Gu quickly showed herself to be a once-in-a-generation talent at skiing, rising to the international stage.
Read MoreBy Naetra Joshi
India is a land where stories and culture are not only spoken, but danced. From temple courtyards to royal courts and village festivals, movement, rhythm, and expression have long been used to communicate devotion, celebration, and history. As of 2025, the Ministry of Culture recognizes nine classical dance forms of India, each originating from a different region and reflecting their unique traditions, beliefs, and artistic identity.
Read MoreBy: Rhea Kumar
Picture yourself sitting on the couch, phone in hand. Your eyes dart up and down, following the swipe of your thumb as you endlessly scroll through videos on Instagram. You then pause and like a video. Moments later, videos strikingly similar to the one you liked before begin to appear. You continue to like the videos. Though this act may appear as fleeting, ordinary, or even insignificant, it plays a critical role in shaping the content you consume.
Read MoreBy June Jack
American retrenchment will not benefit either the U.S. or international population. Instead of turning towards Trump-style isolationism, the United States should recommit to and strengthen the rules-based international order.
Read MoreBy June Jack
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prepares an indictment against a leader for crimes against civilians in their prosecution of a war. The leader and their allies responded by threatening the ICC.
Read MoreBy Saanvi Nagaraj
With the 2024 election results revealing that Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States, the economic term tariff has become increasingly relevant. Trump has emphasized that his economic plan for the next four years will involve tariffs, calling himself the “tariff man.”
Read MoreBy Norah Luzadder
With devastating hurricanes and record-smashing temperatures continuing to surface across the globe, it is no secret that climate change is reaching a point of grave concern. Individuals of all backgrounds experience its effects, and a wide range of politicians and celebrities endorse campaigns to reduce some of the most prominent contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Yet some of the most disproportionately affected by changes to our Earth continue to go relatively unregarded outside of climate conferences and other diplomatic endeavors.
Read MoreBy: Madeleine Burke
As Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky fly across our screen, it’s hard not to be watching the Olympics in some way this summer. However, from the extravagant opening ceremony on the Seine to the shiny medals, one can’t help but wonder how much all of this had to cost both economically and socially.
Read MoreBy Riya Dasgupta
2024 has been a crazy year, and we’ve only just begun. From the tens of worldwide conflicts in places like Yemen, Ethiopia, Gaza, and Myanmar, to the largest global warming threat to humanity today; little third-world problems in our lives such as Sephora havoc, consumption culture, and reliance on technology seem irrelevant. Nevertheless, the years continue to pass, and modern customs continue to evolve; yet not always for the better. Could the exaggerated use of technology and new overconsumption trends be pushing the development of society backward instead of forward?
Read MoreBy: Mikal Yonas
In light of the recent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo a little over a month ago, an escalation of deadly violence between two major militant groups has shaken the region. Clashes between militant groups and rebel groups
Read MoreBy: Riya Dasgupta
Global warming is one of the largest threats to humankind today. Its presence is overbearing and it stays in the back of minds over some of the most important decisions made. In seemingly complete contrast, there is Taylor Swift, a fast-climbing pop artist and music record holder, whose songs are heard around the globe. Despite being completely different worlds, the two have more correlation than you would think.
Read MoreBy: Riya Dasgupta
COVID-19: the globally known virus, also named the “Coronavirus disease,” that swept the world almost four years ago. Deaths were in the millions, and it was as easy to catch as the common cold. Wait; four years ago?
Read MoreBy: MaxiMO Bangayna
Valorant, Riot Games' tactical first-person shooter, has taken the gaming world by storm, not only for its strategic gameplay but also for the diverse and unique cast of characters known as Agents. In the world of Valorant, players aren't just picking characters; they are assembling a team of individuals with distinct abilities, backgrounds, and cultures.
Read MoreBy: Parvati Gopakumar
In a world where most people are transferring their entire lives to be digital a new pandemic has arisen. It has discrete symptoms, and is usually unnoticed, yet it’s spreading rapidly. Unlike Covid-19 or SARS this pandemic is much worse because no one is attempting to ‘cure’ it.
Read MoreBy: Mikal Yonas
November 2023 marks three years since the Ethiopian Government began its devastating military operations against the Northern Tigray Region in 2020. While western media coverage since 2020 on this matter has been minimal, the death, destruction, and horror certainly has not been.
Read MoreBy: Gowri Gopakumar
The use of Artificial Intelligence (or A.I.) has grown to become an integral part of society. From self checkout lines to automated voice replies, A.I. continues to be all around us. However, where is the line drawn for A.I. involvement in our lives? That’s something even now as a society we all are trying to decide.
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