ONS

Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Gaza Strike: New Hezbollah Leader Elected

Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: What You Need to Know

Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Politics: Don't Let It Wreck Your Relationships

Last week, Republican Senator J. D. Vance gave some wise advice. He said we shouldn't cut off friends or family just because they vote differently. Why? Because politics shouldn't come between people who care about each other. It's sad to see folks ending long friendships or even family ties over wh

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024FINANCE

Why Japan's Markets Went Up Despite a Political Shake-Up

On Tuesday, markets in the Asia-Pacific region mostly rose, following the lead from Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225, for instance, inched up by 0. 77% and closed at 38, 903. 68, building on the previous day's gains. This happened even though Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, lost i

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Investments to Stop China's Military Tech Boom

The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

“Storms and Lies: Why FEMA Needs More Than Words”

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Michigan Voters Speak: Who Will Win the State in 2024?

In the swing state of Michigan, the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up. Just like in 2016 and 2020, Michigan is a crucial state for winning the presidency. Recently, a diverse group of Michigan voters — five independents, four Democrats, and two Republicans —

reading time less than a minute