The Belarussian story is one of false promises, and tales of freedom, only to be taken away.
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As a multitude of social concerns, confusion, anger and misinformation ravages the United States, its arguably understaffed news media has shifted its focus, sometimes at the expense of other arguably critical coverage; notably, anthropogenic climate change, among other pressing environmental crises.
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When YouTuber Twiggy Vittoria bought lingerie from online retailer AdoreMe, her first experience was positive. She placed an order, received a confirmation email, and received it in the promised time window.
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"Among Us" is for people to connect with one another - in big and small ways.
At its core, the online party game is quite simple. There are 10 people aboard a spaceship, but two of them are imposters. The eight crewmates have to complete tasks to fill up a taskbar while the imposters are trying to kill crewmates and sabotage parts of the ship. It’s essentially the classic in-person party game Mafia, taken online and into space.
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The first presidential and vice presidential debates are long gone, and they left little impact on the polls and potentially even less of an impact on the election. FiveThirtyEight shows that the polls changed by less than half a percentage point in the days following the debates. In fact, the only impact that these debates may have had on voters was snappy quotations and humorous moments that stuck on the internet and spread across memes, t-shirts, stickers, and more.
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A Northwestern University alum, Nathaniel Polley, filed a lawsuit against the college on behalf of Northwestern students during the COVID-19 pandemic for what he deemed to be excessive tuition for virtual classes.
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With the ability to register to vote through social media, and voting apps that allow Americans to see the voting history of their friends and encourage them to vote, this year's presidential election has taken a modern approach.
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The “Fox Eye” makeup trend has taken over social media with mixed reviews as some Asian Americans deem the trend as cultural appropriation while others see it as innocent.
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Young voters aged 18-24 make up about 12% of the voting-age population but much less of the vote. The cohort has the lowest voter turnout of all age groups. Only 43% of youth voters voted in the last presidential election, and past numbers are even lower.
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Communities all around the world are being challenged with COVID-19. As health and essential workers risk their health by going into work, people are isolating at home to prevent the spread of this virus.
As citizens all over the globe are tested with the challenges that come with this new reality, it is important to remember the resilience of people in the past to overcome hardship as inspiration during these trying times.
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People strolling in and out of bars, to and from classes, commuting to work. These everyday activities have stopped here in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, but they haven't stopped in one European country. Sweden. As opposed to many countries in the world, Sweden tackled the coronavirus in a much different manner, refraining from instating a lockdown or even closing down schools and bars.
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While many of us are stuck at home scrolling through Tik Tok or watching reruns of our favorite television shows, there is a strong contingent of students who are creating meaning through a range of projects, organizations, and initiatives despite being quarantined. These pioneering individuals are pursuing their passions, responding to community problems COVID-19 has exposed, and finding ways to stay connected despite the social divide.
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“Cause it comes from China. It's not racist at all, no, not at all. It comes from China, that's why. I want to be accurate.” In a news conference, President Trump defended his word choice when reporters asked him why he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.”
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The COVID-19 pandemic has touched nearly every country and drastically altered everyday life. While there is a feeling of collective suffering, experiences and government response differ around the globe. Tune in to hear stories from two individuals about life in India and China during this historic time.
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Dr. Rick Kozak and Dr. Seth Mehr, ER doctors at Providence St. Vincent Medical and CGS parents, speaking about their experiences on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
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China-based app TikTok has been under national security review concerning Chinese intelligence abroad. Security experts say that the app could be storing data on millions of American citizens.
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