Conspiracy theories are common in cultures throughout the world. Some, such as the Loch Ness Monster, are commonly heard urban legends, while others, like Korean Air Lines Flight 007 or…
Alien 51
The public has been aware that Area 51 is no longer a conspiracy but in fact a real place located in southern Nevada since the United States government officially acknowledged…
1.9 million people in India excluded from citizenship list
The state of Assam in Northeastern India released an updated National Register of Citizens on Aug. 31, excluding approximately 1.9 million people from the list of legal Indian citizens. The…
This Week Around the World Sept. 1–8
Sept. 1 Bamako, Mali: A residential building under construction collapsed before dawn leaving 15 dead and buried in the rubble. Rescue teams managed to rescue 26 people, most of whom…
This Week Around the World Aug. 27–31
Aug. 27 Coatzacoalcos, Mexico: In an arson attack that has since been connected to gang violence by authorities, 26 people died and 11 others were severely injured. Gang members reportedly…
This Week Around the World Aug. 18–25
Aug. 18–19 Ouaddai, Sila and Tibesti, Chad: After months of violence, President of Chad Idress Deby declared a state of emergency in the Sila and Ouaddai regions of the country…
The Amazon rainforest is burning
Fire rate up 84% from 2018 The Amazon rainforest—home to over 3 million species of plants and animals—is burning at a higher rate than ever before, with the National Institute…
This Week Around the World Aug. 13–17
Aug. 13 Mchinji, Malawi: Three people were sentenced to death as punishment for killing someone with albinism. The three sentenced to death were found guilty of murder and possession of…
Prime Minister of India revokes Kashmir’s state status
India-administered Kashmir has been in a communication blackout since Aug. 5 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Article 307 of the Indian Constitution—which grants the state autonomy—would be revoked. Article…
Puerto Rico considering fourth new governor in one week
After days of protests, Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigned on Aug. 2, but now the United States territory has had a total of three different governors in less than…
Ethiopia plants 353 million trees in one day
Thousands of people across Ethiopia planted a total of 353,633,600 tree saplings in 12 hours on July 29, setting the world record for most trees to be planted in a…