Syria, Türkiye Hit by Strongest Earthquakes in 20+ Years
On February 6th, two major earthquakes struck Syria and Türkiye. Since then, the countries have been hit by more than 600 aftershocks. As of February 13th, the quakes have killed…
Articles by Lauren Fakhoury
Virginia First Grader Intentionally Shoots Teacher
On January 6th, a 6-year-old in Newport News, Virginia, shot his first-grade teacher. Local authorities have said the shooting was “intentional.” The boy, who remains unnamed because of his age,…
Marvel Faces Backlash over Israeli Superhero “Sabra”
Marvel has announced that its next Captain America movie will feature a character who works for the Israeli intelligence agency. The character, Sabra, first appeared in a 1980 comic before…
Liz Truss Replaces Johnson as UK Prime Minister
Two days before the death of Queen Elizabeth, a new prime minister assumed office in the UK. Liz Truss, the country’s former foreign secretary, succeeded Boris Johnson on September 6th,…
The Chauvin Trial: Verdict, Implications, and What’s Next
On Tuesday, April 20, Derek Chauvin was convicted on all three charges in the killing of George Floyd. Twelve Hennepin County Court jurors found Chauvin guilty of third-degree murder, second-degree…
Continuing Violence in Jerusalem
In the past month, violence in Israel and Palestine has escalated, with the United Nations’ warning of a “full-scale war.” At the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan,…