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Storms in Tennessee and Northeast Cause Floods

Storm Henri The Northeast of America was struck by Storm Henri on Sunday, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The tropical storm hit New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and other states in and around the New England area…. Read More

Wildfires Rage Across California and Utah

Wildfires are causing devastation across Northern California and Utah, with many people being forced to leave their homes. Several fires have set the land ablaze, such as the Dixie Fire, the River Complex Fire, the McFarland Fire, and others. Wind… Read More

Afghanistan War Ends in Chaos

After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is finally leaving – but what is the result of the conflict? The war began when an Islamic terrorist attack hit New York City on September 11, 2001 – two planes… Read More

A President With a Mixed Legacy

Lyndon B. Johnson, or LBJ, became the 36th president after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was serving as vice president and took over as president when Kennedy was killed. In 1964, Johnson was elected president in his… Read More

The Spill: Delta Continues to Confuse

The Delta Variant Confuses – Again The Delta variant of the coronavirus is still causing confusion, and new advice is being given to deal with it. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released guidelines saying even vaccinated people should wear… Read More

The Spill: COVID Makes a Comeback

Again With the COVID Just as the world was getting back to work and play, a new COVID variant called Delta is making the news. This strain of the virus appears to be more contagious than the original, but also… Read More

The Spill: The Safest – and Least Fun – Olympic Games?

The Long-Awaited Olympics Under Covid-19 Emergency Status The 2020 Olympics was postponed one year due to the pandemic. The Olympics are back now, but with a lot of new rules. Japan is trying to figure out how to keep the… Read More

The Spill: Cuba Protests

Cuba Libre? No Tenemos Miedo Protesters in Cuba have taken to the streets against the government to fight for freedom. On Sunday afternoon, thousands of protestors gathered to challenge the communist system, oppression, and hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read More

The Spill: Trump at the Border

President Donald Trump Visits the US-Mexico Border Former President Trump visited the Rio Grande sector in Texas with other Republicans this past week at the invitation of Governor Greg Abbott. This sector is the hardest hit section in terms of… Read More

The Spill: The Surfside Condo Collapse

Tragedy in Miami The Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, FL, which is near Miami, collapsed. Nine have been confirmed dead and there are more than 150 people are still missing as the search continues. The Federal Emergency Management Agency… Read More

The Spill: The Lights Are Out in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico in the Dark Power outages in Puerto Rico have citizens and officials demanding answers. Not long after the first power blackout just days ago, citizen complaints have grown about unreliable electric services. Luma Energy company blames an explosion… Read More

The Spill: Lady Liberty’s Little Sister

Lady Liberty Gets a Little Sister Lady Liberty has graced the harbor of New York City for generations, where she has welcomed immigrants and reminded folks that America is a melting pot of humanity. The statue was a gift from… Read More