Controversy and Claims Surrounding Israel’s Guinness World Record Recognition
Nihma Abdallah Staff Writer Guinness World Records have recognized Israel for hosting the world’s largest kidney donation gathering. After the
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As the Olympics Wrap Up, Scandals Take Center Stage
As the 2022 Winter Olympics come to a close, scandals continue to dominate many of the stories from Beijing. The games were shrouded in scandal from the start, beginning with the sudden disappearance of the famous Chinese tennis player, Peng Shuai, several months before the games, after she publicly stated she was assaulted by a high-ranking member of the Chinese government, reports The Washington Post. Then, there were the concerns about the Chinese government’s treatment of the Uyghur people, for which the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada, Kosovo, and New Zealand diplomatically boycotted the Olympics.
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As COVID-19 Infections Rise, World Leaders Still Turn a Blind-Eye to the Dangers
World leaders and their governments have reacted to the pandemic in many different ways. On one hand, some world leaders followed the recommendations of scientists from day one and took the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of infection in their countries. On the other hand, we have seen some who doubt the true risk of the virus, and have dealt with the resulting consequences.
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Where Has Free Trade Gone?
Tariffs have led to devastating results throughout history. Alexander Hamilton’s tariffs attempted to protect fledgling American businesses from British competition, resulting in higher domestic prices, inefficient business models, and finally the War of 1812. Another example is the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff; duties on all goods were raised to a whopping 60 percent. According to PRI, it just so happens that the highest tariff in history was implemented on the eve of the Great Depression. They simply cause economic pain.
Read MoreBlack Panther’s Success Impacts the Globe in Different Ways
With a domestic total of approximately $623 million at the box office and $1.2 billion globally, it cannot be denied that Black Panther is a certified success, its impact has already been cultivated into a widespread cultural moment.
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