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Trump Considers Pausing Federal Gas Tax As Gas Prices Soar Across US
US President Donald Trump is considering pausing the federal gas tax as gas prices soar across the United States due to the Iran war. Several states, like Georgia, Indiana, and Utah, have already implemented suspensions of the state gas tax, with the measure allowing residents to save 33, 36, and 39 cents per gallon in each state, respectively. Meanwhile, the federal gas tax stands at an additional 18.4 cents per gallon, but that could soon change. In recent weeks, gas prices
Armaan Dhawan
May 123 min read
UN Study Finds Critical Minerals Are Destroying Vulnerable Communities
The sharp rise in demand for critical minerals is deepening poverty, creating water insecurity, and destroying vulnerable communities, according to a new UN study. The study, conducted by the United Nations University's Institute for Water, Environment, and Health, found that the demand for critical minerals is at an all-time high. The world's transition to artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and electric cars, among others, is driving this change, as oil is no longer
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 303 min read
UAE Announces Withdrawal From OPEC in Shock Move
The United Arab Emirates has officially withdrawn from OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritize their national interests– a shock move for most of the world. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was formed in 1960 as an alliance between the world's top exporters, aiming to stabilize global oil prices with quotas for each member country. The group's primary objective was to secure consistent income for producers while facilitating the sale of their oil to consumers
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 292 min read
82 Dead After Massive Coal Mine Explosion in Northern China
At least 82 people are dead after a massive gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province, with another 128 injured. Around 247 people were in the mine at the time of the explosion, which took place at the Liushenyu coal mine in the northern Chinese province of Liushenyu. The event is currently under investigation, but officials have confirmed that the incident was due to some sort of gas explosion. Search-and-rescue operations are in full force, but the de
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7 hours ago2 min read
India's Satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" Takes Social Media By Storm
The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical collective created by India's unemployed youth, has taken social media by storm after last week's comments from the nation's chief justice. Last week, Indian Chief Justice Surya Kant compared India's unemployed youth to "cockroaches" and "parasites," claiming in a hearing that they worked towards activism but failed to contribute to the nation and were simply focused on drawing more people to their cause. The comment immediately caused a
Armaan Dhawan
1 day ago3 min read
Alberta Plans For Referendum On Seceding From Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta has confirmed plans for a non-binding referendum on the region's secession from Canada, which will take place in October. Separatist movements have long existed within the province of Alberta, dating back to the 1970s due to unfavorable energy and resource policies under the administration at the time. Over time, the movements gained momentum, although they largely died down during the late 2000s and early 2010s. However, after the election of
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2 days ago3 min read
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Trump Administration Clears Controversial Weedkiller for Use
The Trump administration ruled yesterday that a controversial weedkiller, atrazine, does not harm endangered species or pose a health hazard to humans. The herbicide was invented in 1958 and quickly became one of the weedkillers of choice for farmers all over the world. It was widely used on crops, particularly corn, sorghum, and sugarcane, before the European Union banned the substance in 2004 after studies found elevated levels of atrazine in groundwater. For years, environ
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4 days ago3 min read
Several Hikers Feared Dead After Indonesia's Mount Dukono Erupts
At least one hiker has been confirmed dead and another two are missing after Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted yesterday. Mount Dukono, located on the northern side of the Indonesian island of Halmahera, has been almost constantly active since 1933, making it an incredibly dangerous volcano for hikers. Halmahera, a sparsely-inhabited island in eastern Indonesia, contains several active volcanoes, but Dukono is the most active on the island and one of the most active in the ent
Armaan Dhawan
May 102 min read
World Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir David Attenborough, The Voice of the Earth
Today, the world is celebrating the 100th birthday of the renowned naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, known to many as the "Voice of the Earth." Sir David Attenborough began his career as a television broadcaster back in 1954 – when TV was still in black and white – after his application to become a radio broadcaster was rejected by the BBC. Since then, Attenborough has written, presented, or narrated more than 100 natural history documentaries and series, including Life on
Armaan Dhawan
May 83 min read
Bulgarian Singer Dara Brings Home Nation's First-Ever Eurovision Win
Bulgarian singer Dara became the first-ever Eurovision winner from her nation last night, taking home the grand prize with her explosive hit "Bangaranga." Eurovision is one of the world's most-watched events, drawing around 166 million viewers each year– more than 40 million more than the NFL's Super Bowl in the United States. The contest sees nations all over Europe select one artist to perform for them in the competition, where they perform one performance backed by a song
Armaan Dhawan
May 172 min read
Nintendo's Super Mario Sequel Smashes Expectations at the Box Office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Nintendo's sequel to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" from 2023, is already smashing expectations at the box office. The animated film follows main characters Mario and Luigi as they take on Bowser Jr., the son of the villain from the movie's predecessor. The series is based on the original Super Mario Bros. video game from the 1980s, developed by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto still serves as one of the executive directors at N
Armaan Dhawan
Apr 32 min read
Meta, YouTube Lose Major Lawsuit Over Social Media Addiction in Teens
Meta and YouTube lost a major lawsuit this week regarding social media addiction and its impact on teens, and it could spark a ripple effect for similar lawsuits across the nation. The trial, which spanned nine days over the last six weeks, took place in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Top brass from both Meta and YouTube arrived at the court to testify and argue against the claims of a 20-year-old woman who suffered from social media addiction, going by the initials KGM. How
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Mar 273 min read
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