Hurricane Hermine struck the Northeast on Labor Day weekend. According to The Weather Channel, the storm traveled through the Caribbean from the coast of Africa. At this point, Hermine was a tropical […]
NJ Beaches Recovering from Hermine Erosion
World’s Second Biggest Diamond Worth About $70 million
Close your eyes. Imagine a diamond in your hands. You are probably imagining a typical-sized diamond, similar to the size of a small stone on a ring. Now, imagine a diamond in […]
The Queen Turns 90
Queen Elizabeth II just celebrated her milestone 90th birthday, making her England’s longest reigning monarch. The Queen has two birthdays, one of which is her actual birthday on April 21st, and the […]
Prince George Steals the Spotlight
Prince George has now been featured on his first royal stamp, and not only because of his adorable smile. A stamp series was released in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday that […]
Harriet Tubman Replaces Jackson on the $20 Bill
The U.S. Treasury Department decided two weeks ago to issue future $20 bills with the face of Harriet Tubman, former slave and abolitionist, rather than Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the […]
Clinton and Trump Take the Lead in NY Primary Polls
The New York primary will be held next Tuesday, April 19th for both Democratic and Republican voters. On the Republican side, Fox puts Trump in the lead with 54%. Kasich and Cruz […]
2016 Rio Olympics Ticket Sales Down After Health and Financial Issues
Games organizers for the 2016 Rio Olympics have revealed that fewer than half of the tickets for the event have been sold so far. The news comes after a host of problems […]
Sexist Remarks Force Tennis CEO’s Resignation
Raymond Moore, former South African tennis player and current CEO of the prestigious Indian Wells tennis tournament, stepped down from his position last Monday, amidst comments he made regarding female players in […]
Zika Virus Affecting Babies Around the Americas
Many families hope to travel to warmer places during Easter Break to get away from the weather they are currently experiencing. According to Justin Gillis of the New York Times, a new […]
Apple vs. The F.B.I.: The Fight Heats Up
The feud between Apple CEO Tim Cook and the Federal Government has been building for a long time, as public opinion around the nation remains split on the issue. It all began […]
