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Sep 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Iran's Rocket Science: A Double-Edged Sword in the Middle East

Iran's recent launch of a satellite into space has sparked a mix of excitement and concern among the international community. On one hand, the successful launch demonstrates the country's growing technological capabilities and potential for future advancements. On the other hand, it has raised eyebr

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Drone Strike and Helicopter Crash: A Deadly Day in the West Bank

As the world slept, the West Bank woke up to a deadly dawn. The Israeli Defense Forces launched a drone airstrike in the city of Tubas, killing five young Palestinians. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the tragic news, while the Palestinian Red Crescent Society condemned the Israeli occupa

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Great Debate: Trump vs. Harris - Who Came Out on Top?

Kamala Harris emerged as the clear winner in a debate that was more about personal attacks and hot air than substance. She brought a coherent and forward-looking message to the table, despite Trump's best efforts to rattle her. Harris's strength lay in her ability to deflect Trump's personal atta

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Sep 10 2024OPINION

Greta Thunberg: Climate Crusader or Anti-Israel Advocate?

Greta Thunberg has been making headlines for her passionate protests against climate change. Recently, she's been embroiled in controversy for her outspoken support of Palestinian rights and criticism of Israel. Her arrest at Copenhagen University during a pro-Hamas demonstration has sparked debate

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Bombing Iran: A Recipe for Disaster?

Should the U.S. resort to military action against Iran? This question, often raised in the wake of Middle Eastern conflicts, is prompting serious debate. Some politicians, like Senator Lindsey Graham, advocate for striking Iran's oil infrastructure to pressure the country into influencing Hamas to

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Hold the Sponsors, Not Israel: A Critical Look at the Gaza Hostage Crisis

The world watched in horror as six hostages, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were brutally executed by Hamas. This tragedy begs the question: Why is the international community seemingly more focused on pressuring Israel than holding Hamas accountable? Israel has repeatedly made co

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Free Speech vs. 'Harmful Conduct':NYC Judge Weighs In on Heated School Debate

A New York City parent activist, Maud Maron, was recently reinstated to her education post after a federal judge ruled that Schools Chancellor David Banks likely violated her free speech rights. Maron’s removal stemmed from her criticism of an anonymous editorial in a Stuyvesant High School student

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Tough-on-Crime Pitch: Is It Working?

Donald Trump is back in North Carolina, the battleground state, trying to position himself as the tough-on-crime candidate in the face of Vice President Kamala Harris's strong fundraising showing. He's addressing the Fraternal Order of Police, a group that backed him in 2020, and painting Harris as

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Columbia's Clash: Can Free Speech and Safety Co-Exist?

A new year, same tensions: Despite new leadership and promises of dialogue, students are already back on the picket lines, questioning whether the university truly understands their concerns. Some are even planning encampments, raising the question: is this a cycle that will repeat itself? Walking

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS

The Trump-Harris Battle for Jewish Votes: A Clash of Controversial Comments and Competing Claims

As former President Donald Trump seeks to win over Jewish voters in his 2024 reelection bid, he has made a point of attacking prominent Jewish Democrats, targeting their faith and criticizing Jews who back Democrats as "absolute fools" who need "their head examined." This comes at a pivotal moment w

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