by Jack Long and Connor Robinson The US and UK banned electronics larger than a smartphone from being used in an airplane’s cabin. The ban only concerns inbound flights on nine airlines operating at ten airports located in the Middle East. The Turkish government expressed anger after the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul was included in the US ban. The Turkish government called for the US … Continue reading US and UK ban on electronics during flights

by Jack Long Gorsuch ascended to the Capitol Monday morning, March 20 to face Democrat and Republican Senators in a very abnormal Judiciary confirmation hearing. Senators questioned Gorsuch on his Constitutional views—an atypical way of conducting this type of hearing. Typically, Supreme Court nominees are scrutinized on past rulings as well as enduring a deep probe into their qualifications. Senate Democrats dragged Obama’s nominee Merrick … Continue reading Senate Begins Gorsuch confirmation hearing

by Connor Robinson If someone told you there was a small chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains with millions of dollars of treasure inside waiting to be found, would you believe them? The prospect seems far fetched to say the least, yet the treasure exists thanks to an 80 year old man, his vast collection of ancient artifacts, and his love of the outdoors. His … Continue reading Forrest Fenn’s hidden gems

by Jack Long Daniela Vargas, a DREAMer, is looking at deportation to Argentina. At the age of 7, Vargas was brought to the U.S. illegally but granted a work permit under Obama’s DACA program. After discussing her ordeal of coming to the U.S. at a meeting in Jackson City Hall in Mississippi, she was detained after being pulled over upon leaving the meeting. Vargas’ permit lapsed … Continue reading DREAMers Deportation

by Connor Robinson The search for extraterrestrial life is one of great scientific and historical importance. A recent discovery outside of our solar system may help answer the infamous question, “Are we alone in the universe?” Astronomers viewing the TRAPPIST-1 solar system have found seven planets that orbit the star in an area habitable to life as we know it on earth. The system is … Continue reading Life on Other Planets? A Possibility in this Solar System.

by Jack Long On 20 February 2017, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin died a few hours before his 65th birthday. Fellow UN Ambassadors spoke of him as a charismatic, caring, yet strong diplomat that deeply cared for the progress of his country and humanitarian issues. Churkin, though, has garnered criticism with his support for al-Assad’s government forces in Syria, as well as his … Continue reading UN Honors Russian Ambassador

by Connor Robinson The Senate voted against a new rule Friday, February 3 that would force American energy companies to report all money given to foreign nations to the SEC. Formally called the “Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers,” the rule was designed to minimize corruption of governments due to bribes paid by energy companies with interests in the country’s resources. It failed to … Continue reading Federal Rule Rejected by Senate

by Jack Long Tonight at 8:00 pm, Trump is set to announce his nomination for Supreme Court Justice, filling the vacancy of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Trump said last week that his nominee is a, “person who is unbelievably highly respected,” and that we will be impressed with his nominee. Promising to appoint a strict conservative, two Justices make Trump’s short list: Judge Neil Gorsuch of … Continue reading Trump to Announce Supreme Court Pick