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Harvard vs. Homeland Security: Why Graduation Day Turned Into a Fight for Students’ Rights
In late May, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent a letter threatening to pull Harvard’s right to enroll international students, claiming the school failed to comply with federal rules. Harvard didn’t take it lightly — they sued. Read to find out more.
Yastika Chouhan
Jun 2, 20252 min read
Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russia: Why It’s a Big Deal (Yes, Even for You)
On June 1, Ukraine pulled off a jaw-dropping drone attack deep inside Russia, targeting military bases in Siberia and destroying over 40 Russian aircrafts, including long-range bombers that could’ve hit cities far away.
Yastika Chouhan
Jun 1, 20252 min read
A Fight That Made the U.S. Apologize: The Redress Movement
Imagine waking up one day, being labeled a threat to your own country, and then being ripped from your home—not because of anything you did, but because of how you looked. That’s exactly what happened to 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, thanks to Executive Order 9066.
Yastika Chouhan
Apr 23, 20252 min read
Ceasefire Cracked: Why Easter in Ukraine Wasn’t Peaceful
This past weekend, a 30-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin for Orthodox Easter, collapsed almost as quickly as it began. Read to find out more.
Yastika Chouhan
Apr 20, 20252 min read
Trump’s Tariff Pause: A Win for Tech Giants, But What About Us?
Imagine you're about to buy the latest iPhone or a new laptop for school, and suddenly, the price goes from $1200 to $2000. That's the kind of scenario we narrowly avoided—at least for now...read to find out more.
Yastika Chouhan
Apr 16, 20252 min read
Governor on the Go: Why Josh Shapiro Had to Flee His Home
Imagine you're chilling at home, maybe half-watching Netflix, half-scrolling through TikTok, and suddenly you’re told to get out—like, now. No warning, no time to grab your favorite hoodie or AirPods. That’s pretty much what happened to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family this week.
Yastika Chouhan
Apr 13, 20252 min read
How South Korea’s President Got Canceled by His Own Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol just got impeached in a political plot twist that’s giving Succession a run for its money. Here’s what went down.
Yastika Chouhan
Apr 9, 20252 min read
Why South Sudan’s VP Just Got Arrested (And Why It Matters)
1st VP Riek Machar has been placed under house arrest, fueling tensions and putting the nation’s fragile peace at risk. Read to learn more.
Yastika Chouhan
Mar 30, 20252 min read
What’s Up with Trump Shutting Down the Education Department?
Former President Donald Trump just signed an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education - yeah, it’s a huge deal.
Yastika Chouhan
Mar 19, 20252 min read
Columbia Activist Detained: The Protest, the Crackdown, and What Comes Next
Mahmoud Khalil has been very vocal about his support for Palestine. But now's in some deep trouble - with Trump, ICE, and so much more.
Yastika Chouhan
Mar 16, 20252 min read
Game On: How India is Leveling Up in the U.S.-China Trade War
Global trade is currently going through some rapid changes and India is seizing every opportunity they get.
Yastika Chouhan
Mar 12, 20252 min read
A "Golden Ticket" To Citizenship?
Imagine getting U.S. residency not through years of work or family sponsorship, but simply by writing a massive check. Read to find out.
Yastika Chouhan
Mar 9, 20253 min read
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