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As the second largest wave of Covid-19 continues to make its way in the U.S., hospitals are running out of room for ICU patients, supplies, and optimism for the future. There is a staff shortage at many hospitals due to nurses having Covid as well as supply shortages nation-wide. Covid-19 is setting new records everyContinue reading “Hospitals During Covid: Running Low on Supplies and Hope”

Millions headed home for Thanksgiving weekend while Coronavirus numbers are surging past its initial introduction earlier in 2020. While other countries are back to enjoying concerts, family holidays, and social events, the U.S. is entering another major lockdown. So far Sunday, the United States has reported 109,671 new cases and 731 deaths, according to Johns HopkinsContinue reading “Family, Friends, and COVID: Thanksgiving Traveling Consequences”

The Moderna vaccine is proving to be 94.5% effective against Coronavirus. If the vaccine continues to prove to be effective, vaccinations could begin distribution in the last half of December. “It was one of the greatest moments in my life and my career. It is absolutely amazing to be able to develop this vaccine andContinue reading “94.5% Effective Against COVID-19: What The Newest Vaccine Could Mean For America”

On November 7th, 2020, Joseph R. Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States. His victory speech exuded hope and attempt to make peace with all supporters of Trump. “I understand the disappointment tonight. I’ve lost a couple of times myself. But now, let’s give each other a chance,” Biden said. “This isContinue reading “President Biden’s First Plans In Office”

Amid one of the most historic elections in U.S. History, voters and policy makers are now more than ever pushing change in the way we vote. These 5 states have either altered or are challenging voting rules in their region. Arizona In January, a “use it or lose it” bill was passed through Senate butContinue reading “5 States That Have Changed Their Voting Rules for 2020”

The Presidential debates concluded on October 22nd after two interesting debates and two different Town Hall’s interviewing both Presidential nominees, incumbent Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden. The first debate was highly discussed after its airing on September 29th. Many viewers discussed Trump’s personal attacks on Biden’s family, his interruptions, and suggestions of microphone muting.Continue reading “Trump VS Biden: Presidential Debates Conclude”

We are 16 days away from Election Day 2020 and early voters are being especially proactive this year. More than 27 million ballots have already been cast by U.S. voters. Early voters are taking advantage of their right to vote early in such a crucial election. Compared to 2016, there is a 152% increase inContinue reading “Early Voting 2020: New Records Set Already”

Protests continue as the Armenian and Azerbaijani forces have been at war due to Azerbaijani accusing Armenia of targeting the countries cities that are past the war zone. Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds of others have been wounded in result of the war. Azerbaijani President Aliyev stated that the only way toContinue reading “Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Rises”

A New York Times investigation published on Sunday shared that President Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017. Trump declined this statement with his most familiar rebuttal: “fake news.” The New York Times further reported that Trump paid no income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years as heContinue reading “Trump VS Federal Income Taxes”

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, legal and feminist icon, passed away peacefully at her Washington D.C. home on September 18th, 2020 due to complications of metastatic cancer. “Our nation has lost a justice of historic stature,” Chief Justice John Roberts said. “We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn but withContinue reading “The World Honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg”