Dozens Missing After Deadly Karachi Mall Fire as Grief and Anger Grow

Mila Ho 9-ll A massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza killed at least 21 people and left dozens missing, exposing serious safety failures and delays in emergency response. As families grieve and search for loved ones, the tragedy has sparked public anger and renewed calls for accountability and reform. Karachi is reeling after a massive fire tore through Gul Plaza, a large shopping mall in … Continue reading Dozens Missing After Deadly Karachi Mall Fire as Grief and Anger Grow

Deadliest Rail Disaster in a Decade Shocks Spain

Mila Ho 9-ll A deadly high-speed train collision in southern Spain killed at least 39 people and injured dozens more, making it the country’s worst rail disaster in over a decade. Authorities have launched an investigation as Spain mourns the victims and questions the cause of the crash. Spain is mourning after a devastating high-speed train collision in the southern region of Andalusia killed at … Continue reading Deadliest Rail Disaster in a Decade Shocks Spain

France Targets Social Media Use by Under-15s in New Legislation

Mila Ho 9-ll French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing to fast-track legislation banning social media use for children under 15, citing concerns over mental health, online safety, and the manipulation of young users by digital platforms. The proposal follows similar measures abroad and reflects growing international efforts to protect children in the digital age. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to fast-track legislation that … Continue reading France Targets Social Media Use by Under-15s in New Legislation

Ten Convicted in France for Online Harassment of Brigitte Macron

Mila Ho 9-ll A Paris court convicted ten people for cyberbullying France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, over years of false and harmful online rumors. The ruling is seen as a major step in France’s fight against digital harassment and misinformation, affirming that online abuse has real consequences. A Paris court has delivered a landmark ruling against online harassment by convicting ten people for cyberbullying France’s … Continue reading Ten Convicted in France for Online Harassment of Brigitte Macron

China Executes Man for Car Rampage That Killed 35 in Deadliest Attack of the Decade

Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade On January 20, 2025, China executed Fan Weiqiu, a 62-year-old man who caused a terrible car rampage that killed 35 people and injured 43 others. This tragic event took place on November 11, 2024, outside a sports complex in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. It is known as the deadliest attack in China in over ten years. The fan has been sentenced to … Continue reading China Executes Man for Car Rampage That Killed 35 in Deadliest Attack of the Decade

The Tragic Death of Aida Nicole Reyes Gómez

By Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade On February 26, 2025, Aida Nicole Reyes Gómez found herself in a tragic accident that shook the lives of many in the Dominican Republic. A bright and promising 21-year-old student lost her life in a devastating car crash on Avenida Winston Churchill. The incident was caused by a drunk driver, Raquel Guzmán Torres, who was operating a jeep that collided … Continue reading The Tragic Death of Aida Nicole Reyes Gómez

Zelenskyy’s Visit to the White House

Nicole Mancebo, 10th Grade On February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House for a highly anticipated meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The encounter, which took place in the Oval Office, was expected to be a significant moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations, particularly regarding a potential agreement on rare-earth minerals. However, the meeting ended in a dramatic and public confrontation, highlighting deep … Continue reading Zelenskyy’s Visit to the White House

Is Virtual Currency Making a Comeback? Trump Effect Gives It Wings

Sein Lee, 10th Grade Following the re-election of former US President Donald Trump, the US Congress landscape is also changing in favor of cryptocurrencies, and the industry is increasingly expecting a ‘cryptocurrency renaissance’ and a ‘cryptocurrency golden age,’ as the price of ‘leading stock’ Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 for the first time ever. According to the Financial Times (FT) and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) … Continue reading Is Virtual Currency Making a Comeback? Trump Effect Gives It Wings

The Attention Economy: Why YouTubers and Streamers Engage in Controversial Behavior

By Nicole Mancebo, 10th grade. In the day of digital content creation, YouTubers and streamers often go to big ends to grab the viewer’s eye. The competitive environment of content creation, psychological effects of social media, and financial rewards associated with fame are some of the causes of this phenomenon. Understanding the reasons that these creators do this allow us to recognize the as to … Continue reading The Attention Economy: Why YouTubers and Streamers Engage in Controversial Behavior

Beach Cleanups and why they are so important

By Miguel García, 10th grade. In the third week of September, a group of students along with some science teachers assisted a beach cleanup at Playa Montesinos. Why are beach cleanups so important though? What are we contributing to our planet? Should we keep on doing this? In this article, you’ll find the answers to these questions, and an interview with one of the students … Continue reading Beach Cleanups and why they are so important