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Trump invokes 18th-century law to conduct mass deportations
President Donald Trump has yet again caused public outcry after he invoked a law that was enacted in the 18th century, outside its true purpose, to conduct the mass deportation of many undocumented migrants. A central theme in his political career, President Donald Trump’s distaste for immigrants has been made well known. Often focusing on undocumented migrants, he has frequently voiced his concerns about the effect of their presence on...
France wants Europe to expand its nuclear defences
Amidst tensions and uncertainty between the US and Europe, France’s President Emmanuel Macron has stepped up and proposed an initiative that could turn the tide on European security. In early 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron suggested discussions about how his nation’s nuclear forces could play a part in Europe’s collective security. He greatly emphasized France’s nuclear doctrine, strictly focusing on extreme circumstances of self-defense. At that time, as he highlighted the...
The aftermath of the explosive talks between Trump and Zelensky
After the heated discussion between both leaders, Trump suspended military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, sparking concerns for the latter’s position in the war. After being invited to the White House in late February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the Oval Office defeated. The initial purpose of the meeting was to finalize a deal between both nations that grants the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth elements and to seek US...
Psychiatric diagnoses used to silence Russian ‘dissenters’
The revival of punitive psychiatry in Russia signals a disturbing return to a Soviet-era practice, wherein psychiatric diagnoses are once again being used as a tool to suppress voices of opposition. Punitive psychology has seemingly made its way back to Russia and is being used against those who are going against President Vladimir Putin’s government. With the ongoing war against Ukraine, more Russian citizens are opposing their nation’s contentious actions, some...
European leaders to re-evaluate the US-Europe relationship
Trump’s rapport with Putin has sent waves of panic across Europe, as they grapple with being sidelined while holding the fate of Ukraine in their hands. It’s another week with President Donald Trump’s perversity; this time, his antics have concerned many European leaders about the future of the transatlantic alliance due to his take on the Russia-Ukraine war. Before getting into the European side of this story, how has Trump...
Could climate change drive deep-sea creatures to the surface?
The short answer is, yes. A team of researchers recently spotted a deep-sea anglerfish near the surface, far from where it belongs – the Midnight Zone. Remember the fish from Finding Nemo with knife-like teeth, huge eyes, and a glowing lure on its head? Well, it’s a real creature, and scientists recently spotted one somewhere it should not be, the surface. Called the Black Sea Devil, a type of carnivorous...
Exploring France’s new controversial immigration bill
The contentious bill introduces stricter regulations coupled with controversial statements on the matter by the nation’s Prime Minister, sparking concern about a potential right-wing agenda. The topic of immigration has always been a point of contention for many. Seen as a cause for pride in previous eras, it has become a cautionary tale in the modern world. Just recently, chaos erupted in France after Prime Minister François Bayrou called out...
A look at the regressive anti-diversity order signed by Trump
Diversity programs have been at the heart of corporate culture, providing opportunities to the marginalized. However, Trump’s new order is set to reverse generations worth of anti-discriminatory progress. Within the first week of taking office, President Donald Trump has managed to amass controversy and shock. On Inauguration Day, he signed 26 executive orders, setting a record compared to previous presidents. A day later, he signed another order that rocked the many...
Study reveals quarter of freshwater species are facing extinction
A recent study built on 20 years’ worth of evidence uncovered the alarming reality of freshwater species, reflecting the lack of proper data on global biodiversity loss. The trend of species going extinct is not a strange concept for humanity, for our actions drive it. Such tragedies have been traced to over 60,000 years, when Homo Sapiens started to migrate out of Africa. However, only in the last 5,000 to 500...
Will Trump successfully reverse Biden’s offshore drilling ban?
President Biden’s bold move to ban offshore drilling in federal waters has sparked a fierce reaction from President-elect Donald Trump, who previously pledged to undo the move. The past few days have been a field day for climate action enthusiasts thanks to Biden’s new environmental policy. For the longest time, climate activists and anybody in their right mind have pushed for the US to take action towards its net-zero...
