News and Politics

Putting the Power in your Hands: A Guide to Voting Voting is a fundamental right and a powerful way for every citizen to make their voice heard. The act of voting grants power to people to decide how they want their country, city, or town to be governed. In today’s democratic societies, elections play a critical role in shaping public …

10 Unexpected Ways Politics Affects Your Life They say that they don’t talk about politics and religion much in polite company, but politics is everywhere in our lives, whether we realize it or not. From the changes that affect the economy down to how easy it is to go shopping on a Wednesday afternoon, politics has a profound influence on …

Why We Need to Focus on the Global Response to the Pandemic, Not Its Origins Despite the ongoing debate over the origins of the coronavirus, it’s important to shift our attention to the global response to the pandemic, which has been far from adequate. Political factors have muddied the waters surrounding the search for a definitive origin story, with scientists …

State of the Air Report Highlights Changes in Air Quality Across the United States Recently, the American Lung Association released its State of the Air Report, revealing changes in air quality in various counties and metro areas since last year’s report. The report underscores the adverse health effects of air pollution, especially for vulnerable populations, such as children and the …

West Virginia University Extends International Student Fee to Graduate Assistants Starting this fall, West Virginia University will extend its international student fee to include graduate assistants. The fee, known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS) fee, is charged to international students by the University to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor program, which maintains records for international students …

The Game-Changing Legislation that Alters the Course of Time! Congress has recently passed a few legislations that have turned out to be game-changers which have significantly impacted the present generation and have set the path of the future. They are the era-defining legislation that we could read about in history textbooks that children will learn for the years to come. …

Republicans Block Request to Temporarily Replace Sen. Feinstein on Judiciary Committee Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s request to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee has been blocked by Republicans. Democrats had hoped to do this in order to advance stalled judicial nominations. Democrats sought to temporarily replace Feinstein on the powerful panel that processes judicial nominees as the …

Fox and Dominion Voting Systems have reached a settlement in the voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit, which means the case will not go to trial. The attorney for Dominion said the settlement was for $787.5 million, after Dominion had asked for $1.6 billion. The case exposed how the top-rated network pursued viewers by promoting lies about the 2023 presidential election, …

United Airlines Reports $194 Million Loss in Q1 2023 United Airlines has reported a Q1 2023 loss of $194 million, in line with previous estimates as the airline’s post-Covid-19 recovery continues. However, the Chicago-based airline reported a 51% YoY revenue climb during the period, with revenue for the period ending 31 March at $11.4 billion. Rising fuel and personnel expenses …

Several major companies in Georgia are responsible for handling soil amendments, and these companies are run by a small network of people who have strong business and sometimes political connections. In one case, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) seemed to act quickly to protect a company from an environmental complaint. A complaint was filed by a concerned citizen in …