As global political tensions rise, so does rising concerns over longstanding current wars and armed conflicts. While the mainstream media continues to focus on conflicts in Gaza and the Ukraine, other areas of the world are experiencing armed conflicts, some of which have been ongoing for decades. This raises the question: "exactly how many countries are currently at war?" The answer … [Read more...] about Countries at War in 2024
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AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching
As part of a series of speeches at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), U.S. House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was heavily criticized for adjusting her accent while addressing the audience and nation. The headlines were highly critical, blasting the performance with statements like "AOC mocked debuting bizarre new accent Democrat National-Convention" by … [Read more...] about AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching
Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory
Following a historic election held on June 2nd 2024, Mexico announced its first woman president. In a landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum (a member of Morena, Mexico's current ruling political party) was elected president. The election outcome was expected, Sheinbaum has been the leading contender for the country's top leadership position for some time. Known affectionately as … [Read more...] about Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory
Mexico’s Election 2024 – First Woman Mexican President Prediction
As the United States grapples with the Trump trial guilty verdict, its impact on the election and other ramifications, Mexico is on the verge of electing its first female president. The country's historic election will be held this Sunday. Current consensus indicates a highly probability it will be a woman who is elected as Mexico's next president; the two leading presidential … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Election 2024 – First Woman Mexican President Prediction
Hundreds of Years Later, Some Still Believe The Earth is Flat….
In a "what did I just read" moment, I did a quick internet search on the topic covered in this CNN article. Unexpectedly, the search revealed an obscure group of round earth deniers. In an effort to comprehend this fringe concept, I delved a little more into the subject matter. And yes, there are those who still believe the earth is flat. CNN's coverage regarding a North Carolina … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Years Later, Some Still Believe The Earth is Flat….