US COVID-19 Outbreak: A 5-Year Retrospective

It’s been five years since the first documented case of COVID-19 in the US was recorded in Snohomish County, Washington, on January 21, 2020. By March 2020, the virus had spread rapidly across the country, with over 4,896 cases reported in Washington state. In response to the outbreak, Governor Jay Inslee used emergency powers to … Read more

Bills Clinch AFC Championship Berth in Thrilling Win Over Ravens

The Buffalo Bills edged out their divisional rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, with a nail-biting 27-25 victory in the Divisional Round playoffs on January 19, 2025. The highly anticipated match at Highmark Stadium saw Josh Allen deliver an outstanding performance for the Bills. Highlights from the game included three crucial turnovers by the Ravens’ offense, which … Read more

Pope Francis Dissolves Sodalitium Christianae Vitae Society

The Sodality of Christian Life (SCV) announced on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society without providing further details about the process. The move comes after a leaked statement by Infovaticana, which claimed Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had informed members gathered for the general assembly in Aparecida, Brazil, of the dissolution. The SCV … Read more

Thailand Opens Same-Sex Marriage Registration After Marriage Equality Act Takes Effect

Thailand has prepared for the registration of same-sex marriages, commencing on Thursday, following the implementation of the Marriage Equality Act. Deputy government spokesman Karom Ponpornklang stated that the Department of Provincial Administration is ready to assist with the process in all 878 districts nationwide and at Thai embassies abroad. The department, in collaboration with Bangkok’s … Read more

Cooper Kupp’s Future with Rams Uncertain After Season

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp has “no doubt” he’ll play in 2024, but his future with the team is uncertain. The Rams were initially looking to trade him before reviving their season with a 1-4 record. Now, as they navigate the offseason, it’s unclear whether Kupp will return. Kupp’s situation became complicated after becoming … Read more

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Umar Nurmagomedov Vows to Become Champion After First Loss

Umar Nurmagomedov is already looking ahead to another championship opportunity after falling short in Saturday’s UFC 311 co-main event. The undefeated fighter lost a unanimous decision to bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, marking Nurmagomedov’s first loss. Despite being outlasted by the challenger, Nurmagomedov expressed no regrets and vowed to become the champion. In a post-fight statement … Read more

Mars’s Hemispheres Divided by Mantle Convection, Not Giant Impacts

Mars’s two distinct hemispheres are a striking phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. Unlike Earth, which is divided into similar northern and southern hemispheres, Mars’s Southern Highlands and Northern Lowlands have distinct characteristics. The elevated terrain of the former creates natural barriers to airflow, resulting in varied wind patterns and localized weather phenomena. Researchers … Read more

Biden Bid Farewell to White House

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have shared their final selfie from the White House’s rose garden as they prepare to welcome incoming President-elect Donald Trump. The occasion marks a historic moment, with Trump becoming only the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms. The Bidens spent their final morning at the … Read more

Team Cherry Confirms Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Status

Team Cherry has confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly-anticipated Metroidvania sequel, is “real, progressing and will release.” The news comes after rumors circulated on social media about an ARG (alternate reality game) leading up to a release date. Co-creator William Pellen sparked speculation by changing his profile picture to a cake, which was later … Read more