The FIDE Candidates Recap: Gukesh’s Triumph
History was made in the world of chess on April 21 as 17-year old Dommaraju Gukesh of India won the Candidates Tournament that decides the challenger for the World Championship…
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The War in Ukraine – Telling the Untold Stories
From the battles in Ukraine’s east to the cities in its west, nobody is safe from the missiles of Russia, the terror of death, and the weight of uncertainty. This…
Diplomatic Showdown: Ecuador-Mexico Embassy Raid Shakes Latin America
Ecuador and Mexico share a long-standing political relationship dating back to 1830. However, this relationship took a dramatic turn on April 5th, when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the Mexican embassy,…
UConn Beats Purdue for Back-to-Back Titles in a Thrilling March Madness
In a masterclass of defensive strategy and efficient execution, the University of Connecticut Huskies secured their sixth national title with a convincing 75-60 victory over Purdue in the NCAA Tournament’s…
US Responds to Jordan Drone Attack
A drone attack on January 28th on a military base in northeastern Jordan killed 3 American soldiers and injured more than 40 other service members. What is Tower 22? The military…
Rethinking Standardized Testing: Yale’s Reversal and the Future of College Admissions
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been increasingly lenient in their admissions strategies, many no longer requiring standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College…