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The avian influenza, or bird flu, has been affecting birds in the U.S. for over a year now and has caused many to become wary of the products they’re consuming. Over 300 million birds have died, with the virus having a mortality rate of 90% to 100% in only 48 hours. The bird flu is...

Local authorities have recovered the bodies of all victims from the Flight 5432 collision. The accident killed 67 passengers and left debris in the Potomac after the plane collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter last Wednesday. Earlier in the week, DC fire and EMS chief John Donnelly had vowed to recover all 67 victims...

Almost 1,600 January 6th rioters were pardoned by President Trump on his first day in office, January 20th, 2025. President Trump has faced backlash since with many of these rioters getting in trouble with the law the few days they’ve been free. Several also have substantial criminal records. Numerous citizens and politicians disagree with the...

On Saturday, January 18th Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders, led the team to victory against the team that was thought to be the best team in the NFL, the Detroit Lions. The game was a historic event for the Commanders, as it was the first divisional round victory since 1992 during...

Based on the DC comics, the sequel to the 2019 Joker movie, Joker: Folie à Deux was a huge flop. The sequel follows a failed comedian, Arthur Fleck who is struggling with his true identity, as he stumbles across true love while in Arkham State Hospital. While awaiting trial of murder of five people, Fleck...

On February 2nd, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz made a three-way trade. The Mavericks traded superstar point guard Luka Doncic, forward/center Maxi Kleber, and forward Markieff Morris to LA. The Los Angeles Lakers traded star forward/center Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to Dallas. Utah Jazz...

Following the 2018 season, the Boston Red Sox traded the American League Most Valuable Player after a World Series Championship win against the LA Dodgers in a four game series. He was traded for current Red Sox starting catcher Connor Wong and shortstop prospect Jeter Downs.    Downs has only just recently made it to...

The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony had many viewers in shock as to what went down during the show. The ceremony had many celebrities in attendance like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Will Smith, and Bruno Mars. The show was also dedicated to raise funds for the MusiCares Fire Relief, which is a campaign that supports people who...

It’s that time of the year! College dance nationals are back and some are calling it “the SuperBowl of dance”. The event is hosted by UDA (Universal Dance Association), which was founded in 1980 to help promote the sport. They provide training for high school and college students with the best instructors and choreographers. They...

An American Airlines passenger plane landing at Reagan National airport collided with a Blackhawk military helicopter on Wednesday night, with 67 feared dead. The plane had been coming from Kansas, and had just received instructions to change runways, despite previously being cleared to land, when it collided with the helicopter.    The military helicopter had...

José Raúl Mulino, Panama’s President, announced Thursday that he would not negotiate with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and emphasized that he would rather discuss immigration and the mitigation of drug trafficking during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to Panama.   Rubio’s visit comes with the undertone of...

With a flurry of activity, President Trump started his time in office with the signing of ten executive orders brought straight to the Capitol. He also pardoned many of the January 6th rioters that had been criminally charged.   On the second day,he prepared to announce a $500 billion dollar deal to develop AI infrastructure....

The Netflix thriller series Squid Games season two was the third most watched season of a television show ever on the streaming service Netflix. Even though season one of the television series was a smash hit, season two did not rank as high. It got an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and  some critics even said...

Gerontocracy: A state, society, or group governed by old people. Sound familiar?   With the 119th Congress being sworn in this month, we look again to the members to find our representation still at some of the oldest median ages than it has ever been. In the House, the median age is 57.5 years old,...

Last Monday, Donald J. Trump was re-elected to be the President of the United States. He spoke about a reversal of America’s “decline,” and invoked God as he spoke about his vision for the country. He stated he had been saved by God to lead this country into a new era, and was specific in...

Studio Ghibli films have captivated audiences around the world since the 1980’s, and it is no surprise that teenagers are among their most dedicated fans. These films offer much more than beautiful animation; they deeply resonate with many young viewers for a variety of reasons.   Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is the...

Despite coming out in 2022, Coco’s Sodas and Sweets has just recently become wildly popular in the Fairfax County area. This soda shop is located on Maple Avenue, in the quaint town of Vienna, Virginia. This unique shop specializes in customized soda’s, otherwise known as “dirty sodas” with syrups, creamers, and different fruits added into...

As the days get shorter and colder, a lot of students might not be feeling like themselves. Unmotivated, unhappy, and overall feeling very sluggish. If this is you, there might be a scientific explanation as to why you’re feeling this way.   The illness associated with the winter blues is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)....

People are getting into the Valentines day spirit at Starbucks by making their own Valentines day drinks! These new combinations are sure to be a Valentine’s day treat!   Starbucks usually announces their Valentine’s day specials on February 1st, but creators on TikTok are already creating new and improved drinks for people to try! The...

Struggling to get through the Winter? Looking for a gift for a special Valentine? Sephora’s best products are sure to give you a pick-me-up!    Summer Fridays lip balm has taken the world by storm. It is the perfect finishing touch to a lip combo, adding shine and flavor that will last. Fans love the...