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Psychiatric diagnoses used to silence Russian โdissentersโ
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 Putinโs government. With the ongoing war against Ukraine, more Russian citizens are opposing their nationโs contentious actions, some...
European leaders to re-evaluate the US-Europe relationship
Trumpโs 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. Itโs another week with President Donald Trumpโs 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 โ the Midnight Zone. Remember the fish from Finding Nemo with knife-like teeth, huge eyes, and a glowing lure on its head? Well, itโs 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 Franceโs new controversial immigration bill
The contentious bill introduces stricter regulations coupled with controversial statements on the matter by the nationโs 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 Franรงois 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, Trumpโs 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 yearsโ 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 Bidenโs offshore drilling ban?
President Bidenโs 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 Bidenโs 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...
Are NASAโs Boeing astronauts safe?
Amidst tabloid speculations of the declining health of Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA has stepped in to rebut the claims and reassure the public about the good health of the astronauts. 2024 was proven unfruitful for Boeing amidst multiple safety concerns about its planes and ongoing lawsuits. In current news, its nightmares have also gone beyond our atmosphere with the company facing delays in the return of astronauts Suni...
EU climate commissioner pushes green taxes for aviation industry
With emissions from the aviation industry increasing globally, the Wopke Hoekstra proposes a cutthroat plan to mitigate the issue in the European Union. The aviation industry is no stranger to the burdens of carbon emissions. Post-COVID, emissions from the sector reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels with an approximate value of 800 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). Compared to other transport sectors, the International Energy Agency noted that the emissions from...
How Trump could exacerbate challenges of US health insurance
The tragic death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has renewed attention to the downfalls of American health insurance. As Trump prepares to take on his second presidential term, concerns are raised over how his policies could affect the affordability and accessibility of health coverage. On 4th December, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare was assassinated. His death sparked intense discussions about the failures of the American healthcare system. Following the arrest of...
