Author: Adrian Garrett

Columbia University Faces Crisis as Tensions Rise on Campus Columbia University is currently facing a crisis as tensions on campus have reached a boiling point. The situation escalated after a rabbi urged Jewish students to stay home due to safety concerns, sparking condemnation and calls for more protection for students on campus. University officials have announced virtual options for classes and exams as Passover begins, in response to the rising tensions on campus. Increased police presence on and near campus during this time has been noted, with Chabad even hiring additional security for student safety. The school leadership is facing…

Israel Launches Missile Attack on Iran, Iranian Air Defenses Bring Down Drones ABC News recently reported that Israel carried out a missile attack on a target in Iran, according to a senior US official. Following the reported missile strikes, Iran’s air defenses successfully brought down three drones over Isfahan. The situation escalated further when Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan, leading to the activation of air defenses and the suspension of flights in Tehran and Isfahan. Luckily, there were no reports of casualties in the incident. The attack from Israel came in response to Iran’s actions on Saturday, which…

Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” is set to be released soon, and Swifties around the world are eagerly anticipating its arrival. The singer-songwriter has already made a name for herself in the music industry with previous albums like “Midnights” and “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” breaking multiple streaming, sales, and chart records. Swift’s success is unparalleled, spanning massive streaming numbers and physical album sales, making her a rare phenomenon in today’s music landscape. While the rollout for “Tortured Poets” has been quieter than previous albums, fans are still expecting impressive results. With albums like “Folklore,” which marked a…

Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel following a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The wave of drones and missiles targeted the Nevatim airbase in southern Israel, resulting in light damage to the base’s structure. The attack included over 300 projectiles, with Israel’s aerial defense systems successfully intercepting 99% of them. In response, US ships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea destroyed Iranian ballistic missiles and shot down Iranian UAVs. The ongoing tension between Israel and Iran, exacerbated by Israel’s conflict with Hamas, has escalated further with Iran accusing Israel of bombing its diplomatic complex in Syria.…

Iranian Revolutionary Guard commandos seized the Israeli-affiliated container ship MSC Aries near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, in the latest attack between the two countries. Tensions have been escalating between Iran and Israel, with Iran retaliating over a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month. The ongoing Israeli war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, now in its sixth month, is further inflaming tensions across the region. Groups like Hezbollah and Houthi rebels are also becoming increasingly involved in the conflict. The attack on the vessel, which is associated with London-based Zodiac Maritime…

Amazon’s Latest Geeky Series “Fallout” Receives Rave Reviews Amazon Prime Video’s latest big geeky property, Fallout, is making waves with positive reviews from critics and fans alike. The show has broken Amazon’s streak of disappointing adaptations, such as The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Critics are praising Fallout for its action-packed scenes, comedy, and satire elements that are keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The action sequences in the show are reported to be thrilling, extreme, and darkly funny, with violence that is over the top and cartoonish, reminiscent of…

The NFL has announced the list of players who will be attending the upcoming draft in Detroit, with a total of 13 players set to be present. Among the notable names on the list are quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye. However, some key players such as Bo Nix, Michael Penix, and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy will not be in attendance, with the reasons for their absence remaining unclear. The list of confirmed attendees also includes Terrion Arnold, Marvin Harrison Jr., JC Latham, Laiatu Latu, Quinyon Mitchell, Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, Darius Robinson, Brian Thomas Jr., and Dallas Turner.…

At least seven people were killed and 11 others were injured when Russian rockets struck residential buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in what President Zelensky has called “Russian terror” against the city. The attack has raised concerns about the need for stronger air defense in the region, especially as American military support to Ukraine has come to a halt. The halt in military aid has put pressure on Ukraine’s air defenses, with future aid from the US remaining uncertain due to Republican resistance in Congress. Speaker Mike Johnson has hinted at possibly bringing the issue of military aid for Ukraine to…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired back at news agency Reuters, accusing them of spreading false information about the company’s plans to produce a budget-friendly starter car. This comes after Reuters reported that Tesla had abandoned its initiative to launch an inexpensive car for the masses, known as the Model 2, which was expected to have a price tag of $25,000. The report from Reuters cited three unnamed sources and reviewed internal Tesla documents confirming the project’s demise. Musk took to social media to call out Reuters, labeling their report as a lie. However, he did not specify any inaccuracies…

Americans are gearing up for a historic celestial event set to take place on April 8, 2024. The total solar eclipse, dubbed “Eclipse Across America,” will bring darkness to parts of North America for a short period, marking a rare occurrence that won’t happen again for decades. While the next total solar eclipse in the U.S. won’t be until August 2044, the one in 2024 is already causing a buzz. The event is expected to be the largest mass travel event in the country that year, with an estimated four million people planning to travel to witness it. To accommodate…