May – Page 3 – The Stillman Exchange

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Rua Dinm

The Accuracy of Astrology

The origin of astrology can be traced back 2,400 years ago in Babylon. Over time it gets modified as each region integrates astrology with their religion, culture, technology, and mathematics.

Faculty Spotlight Local Spotlights

May 4, 2021 Miguel Mendez Perulles

Faculty Spotlight: John Shannon

At a first glance, law and technology might not have much in common, but because Prof. John Shannon knows how to tie the two subjects together excellently, we as students can see just how intertwined they are. I sat down with him recently to inquire about how he has such an accurate long-term outlook on society, and how he expresses it so eloquently and with such a high degree of certainty.

International

May 2, 2021 Hajar Fouad

Alaska Offers Free Vaccinations to Tourists

Alaska’s Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced this month that starting on June 1st the state will provide tourists with vaccines at four of their major airports. Any tourist (16 and older) that travels to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, or Ketchikan airports will be able to receive their first dose of either the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine for free. Alaska officials recognize that some may not stay in the state long enough in time for their second dose, but the state will offer it to them if they do. This plan is part of Alaska’s effort to boost its tourism industry which was hit hard due to the pandemic.

International

May 2, 2021 Christina Murphy

Britain’s Digital Secretary Intervenes During Huge Arm-Nvidia Deal

California-based company Nvidia plans to acquire British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings for $40 billion dollars. Forbes reports, “Nvidia announced last September that it reached a deal with Softbank to acquire U.K. based semiconductor and software design company Arm Ltd. for $40 billion, making it one of the biggest acquisitions in tech.” Britain’s Digital Secretary, Oliver Dowden has published a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) due to his concerns about the transaction.

International

May 2, 2021 Ethan Wojciechowski

Chad President Killed In Combat

For over thirty years Idriss Déby ruled the nation of Chad as its undeniable president. However, nine days following his reelection – in which he purportedly won more than 70% of the vote, a claim that many considered dubious – President Déby was pronounced dead by the nation’s military.

International

May 1, 2021May 2, 2021 Yuri Glazov

UK Treasury and Bank of England Consider Digital Currency

The Bank of England and the Treasury announced they were creating a task force to consider the potential risks and benefits associated with implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The task force will be jointly led by Sir Jon Cunliffe and Katharine Braddick. Sir Jon Cunliffe is the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability. Katherine Braddick is the Treasury’s director general of financial services.

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