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Drug Cartel TikTok is Taking Over

CGuirand December 8, 2020

As Mexico’s murder records continue to soar, the Mexican drug cartel has found a way to hide this sickening reality by using TikTok to exhibit a world of luxury through the use of exotic pets, lavish...

Biden Brings Hope for Future Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks

GRazeq December 2, 2020

Even though president-elect Joe Biden is a longtime supporter of Israel, he has expressed aims to restore support for Palestinians that was cut under the Trump administration. So, what does this mean...

Biden Faces Setbacks Rejoining Iranian Nuclear Deal

Nventura November 28, 2020

Iran is in need of economic relief, yet president-elect Joe Biden still needs to decide how to reverse the sanctions on Iran if he plans on rejoining the nuclear deal. Iran also has a part to play before...

Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy

Thubbard November 24, 2020

Amazon recently launched an online pharmacy to expand their trillion dollar company. It will offer services such as ordering and filling prescriptions in addition to delivery of medications by mail. With...

Drug Overdose Deaths worsens as the Coronavirus Pandemic continues

GRazeq November 17, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis that killed over 213,000 Americans, and counting, the number of drug overdose deaths are continuing to rise as the pandemic drags on. Substance abuse and addiction...

A lockdown in Chicago and Other States May Soon Follow

GRazeq November 16, 2020

Amid national spikes of COVID-19 cases, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a lockdown to be enacted on Monday November 16, and local and state leaders nationwide are urging residents to stay home,...

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google

Nventura November 8, 2020

The recent lawsuit against Google is one of its first antitrust suits; the company, owned by Alphabet, has the power to build markets, communicate and form public opinion. The Justice Department and...

Targeting Kids and Parents in Ads for the Coronavirus Vaccine

CGuirand November 2, 2020

On Sunday, October 25th,  the United States Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that Santa, Mrs. Clauses and his elves will be used to perform a public advertisement for the coronavirus...

Last Presidential Debate Finally Feels like a Real Debate: But Is It Too Late?

Last Presidential Debate Finally Feels like a Real Debate: But Is It Too Late?

KKova October 26, 2020

The new system of muting microphones during different sections of the debate in Nashville on Thursday proved to be a better system, making the speakers President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe...

Destruction from Hurricane Delta

Nventura October 18, 2020

Hurricane Delta has left thousands of homesdamaged, especially for the home owners still recovering from hurricane Laura which appeared in August. There were more than 600,000 reported cases of power...

Brain Eating Amoeba

Thubbard October 18, 2020

In Texas, there has been a brain eating amoeba found in the water supply recently that is infecting many. It will continue if others are not aware and if the spread passes along. Naegleria Fowleri is...

Flu Season is Here

Flu Season is Here

CGuirand October 2, 2020

On Monday, September 28th, a new study surfaced that one and three parents will not let their child get their flu vaccine this season despite annual deaths, according to...

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