Photo courtesy of A. Savin, Wikipedia Residents of India’s capital are facing some of the highest air pollution levels possible as smog took over the city. The 21 million residents of New Delhi have been experiencing “hazardous” levels of pollution as of Nov. 2, as reported by the World Air […]
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The House plans to set the rules of the impeachment inquiry
Photo courtesy of gage skidmore, Flickr House Democrats voted to set the rules for the impeachment inquiry against President Trump on Oct. 31, formalizing a process that has largely taken place behind closed doors. As a result, public hearings will begin next week. Until this point, all activities happened in […]
Facebook needs to monitor their content
Photo courtesy of premier.gov.ru, Flickr In the world of social media, people are allowed to post anything they want. People can tweet or post anything that they want because it counts as freedom of speech. However, this may not be the same for politicians. In a statement last month, Facebook […]
Twitter abstains from running political advertisements
Photo courtesy of JD Lasica, Flickr Twitter will no longer run political advertising on its platform. CEO Jack Dorsey made the announcement on Oct. 30 in a Twitter thread, detailing why the decision was made. “We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought,” Dorsey tweeted. “Internet political ads […]
Delta airlines censorship sparks controversy
Photo courtesy of Makaristos, Wikipedia Delta Airlines came under fire for removing same-sex love scenes from the movies “Booksmart” and “Rocketman.” Both films were edited by a third-party company that makes cuts based on what they deem inappropriate for viewers. “Booksmart” director Olivia Wilde was displeased by this news, as […]
Google Maps update offers convenience for drivers
Photo courtesy of Lars Plougmann, Flickr Over the week of Oct. 17, Google Maps rolled out a new feature for iPhone users that will help drivers avoid speed traps on the road. They are rolling out three new features, which include allowing drivers to report on traffic, crashes and a […]
Election security funding is in question this year
Photo courtesy of Photos by United States Senate, Wikipedia Since the 2016 presidential election, there has been a greater concern over the security of the country's election system. The fear is that there is a greater chance of undue influence on the 2020 United States presidential plection because of Russia's […]
Ramapo’s 3D printers spark creativity in students
Photo courtesy of Waag, Flickr The idea of a 3D printer is fascinating, and it has brought Ramapo's students artistic avenues and intrigue in the years the college has had them. 3D printers are generally accepted as having been invented in the late 1980s and becoming readily available to the […]
Facebook’s compromised integrity leads to serious scrutiny
Photo courtesy of Anthony Quintano, Wikipedia Facebook has had it rough lately. Mark Zuckerberg has testified before Congress twice this year, which is strange for a CEO of a private company. Yet there are very real concerns that Facebook is creating a monopoly through its social media network and abusing […]
New York requires ingredient labels for menstrual products
Photo courtesy of Marco Verch, Flickr Menstrual products are not only subject to the pink tax, but fail to list necessary ingredients that they are composed of. In New York, the mystery behind what goes into menstrual products is over. On Friday, Oct. 11, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation, […]