How Has AI Changed?

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence has evolved from a laboratory-based concept to an aspect of everyday life, with every online platform using AI as an assistive technology. Initially employed in computational and research settings, AI has undergone significant advancements over the years, now becoming a standard tool accessible to anyone with internet access. The primary goal of artificial intelligence is to support humans … Continue reading How Has AI Changed?

Mariam SultaniDecember 19, 2025Leave a comment

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Civil War in Sudan – A Fight for Powers

What led up to this crisis? In April of 2023, the African country of Sudan went into civil war following a struggle for power between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tensions began as far back as 2019, having increased concerning Sudanese former-president Omar Al-Bashir’s expulsion from his presidential position in 2019 in a coup from the SAF, after serving … Continue reading Civil War in Sudan – A Fight for Powers

Audrey KumDecember 19, 2025Leave a comment

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Keep Your PrOMise

Oakland Mills Sharply Responds to Renovation Delays For four early and cold mornings, Oakland Mills staff members were not in their classes, but were outside in front of Oakland Mills, making a case for renovating our 50-year-old building. This movement garnered participation from staff, students, and families. This came after the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education voted to abandon the Superintendent’s proposed … Continue reading Keep Your PrOMise

Mikko ParkerDecember 18, 2025December 19, 2025Leave a comment

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Hurricane Melissa

Impact and Devastation On October 28th, 2025, the streets of Kingston were not the usual music-filled, lively hubs of art and food. It was barricaded, dark and gray, empty. On October 28th, Hurricane Melissa made landfall. Melissa made her impact in waves, resulting in hundreds of power outages in the Caribbean before even making landfall. Airports closed, tourists left in hordes, and the islands across … Continue reading Hurricane Melissa

David BienosehDecember 18, 2025Leave a comment

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The Longest Government Shutdown

The 43-Day-Long Shutdown Makes History A federal government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a spending bill before the previous spending bill runs out. The spending bill determines what parts of the government receive money, and how much each part receives. As a consequence, these bills become political tools of both parties. Despite a controlling majority in the Senate, the 53 Republican senators, were … Continue reading The Longest Government Shutdown