A powerful earthquake disrupted the streets of Taiwan on April 3, starting at 7:58 a.m. With a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale, this quake, the strongest in 25 years, resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
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Deadly Moscow Attack Claims 144 Victims
The deadliest attack Russia has seen in decades struck Moscow on March 22 when 4 armed assailants broke into Krasnogorsk’s Crocus City Hall, a shopping and entertainment complex, chaos broke out as people sought to escape the gunshots and fires that the terrorists had started.
France becomes the first to enshrine abortion rights within the constitution
On March 4, France became the first country to protect abortion rights within its constitution, following an overwhelming majority vote by the country’s lawmakers. Though needing only 512 votes in favor to pass, the amendment passed with 780 votes in favor and 72 against.
John Brown University Breaks Ground with Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Major
On Feb. 19, the administration of John Brown University announced the introduction of a new major in Artificial Intelligence within its Computer Science Department, making it the first Christian institution in the United States to offer such major.
Student Arrested in University of Colorado Shooting That Killed Two
Nicholas Jordan, 25, a student enrolled at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, has been arrested on murder charges related to a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals. The incident, which occurred in a dormitory on the university campus, has left the community searching for answers.
Bukele Wins Overwhelming Reelection in El Salvador and Remains the Most Popular President of Latin America
Last week, President Nayib Bukele stood on the balcony of El Salvador’s National Palace celebrating the start of a second term as head of the nation. The elections, which took place on Feb. 4, revealed overwhelming support from the population, who gave him 83% of the national vote. In second place was leftist candidate Farabundo Marti, who received less than 7% of the vote. With this landslide victory, Bukele is set to stay as the undisputed, most popular president of Latin America for a second consecutive year.
California Floods Prompt Evacuations and Infrastructure Concerns
According to The New York Times, the storm, which lingered over Southern California, led to record-breaking rainfall in some areas. Floodwaters inundated parts of Los Angeles County, including Studio City, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the San Gabriel River. While flash flood warnings were lifted on Monday morning, forecasters cautioned that continuous rainfall could increase the risk of further flooding and landslides.
Biden to Cancel $5 Billion in Student Debt Forgiveness Despite Supreme Court Opposition
On Jan.19, the White House formally announced the cancellation of another $5 billion in student loan debt for almost 74,000 Americans. The decision comes months after the Supreme Court struck down Biden’s largest loan forgiveness plan, which would have theoretically erased the debts of more than 20 million people. Even so, the president has managed to cancel a total of $136 billion in student debt since taking office.
Ecuador’s Descent into Chaos: Unraveling the Layers of a Nation in Crisis
The previously considered peaceful South American country Ecuador has found itself thrust into the throes of a profound and escalating crisis. Culminating in the last few weeks of 2023, the nation has been grappling with a surge in violence over the last couple of years that has resulted in what the country’s president has declared a “state of war.”
The Flag Ceremony, A Reminder of the Rich Diversity of a Small College in a Corner of Arkansas
As “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan played in the background, the lights began to shine, and from the back of the room, flags from various countries appeared, carried by John Brown University students to take the spotlight. The room became filled with tears of joy and longing as the students, faculty, and staff started to recognize the flags that represented them.