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Italy quake leaves officials unsure of how to caution the public

Sep 4, 2016

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 290 people in central Italy on the 24th of August has left officials walking a fine line in their communications with the public. According to the National Commis...

Trade tensions between US and China exacerbated by steel overproduction

West Side Story

Aug 25, 2016

Policy, World

Nucor Corp, a massive U.S steel firm, has accused China of economic warfare against the US. John Ferriola, Chief Executive of the company, cites illegal government subsidies propping up Chinese steel companies ...

New Ethiopian dam project holds great potential, but also great challenges

West Side Story

Aug 10, 2016

Headlines, Policy, Science, World

Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, called the GERD, is already underway. It will affect power and irrigation throughout the region, especially during construction. While the potential positive...

Illegal Fishing: A Threat to Environment and Economy

West Side Story

Aug 5, 2016

Environment, Opinion, Policy

In recent years, fishermen off the African coast have been resorting to the use of dynamite and other explosives to yield a more productive catch. Such extreme practices cause grave harm to coral reefs, other s...

China’s manmade islands cause environmental alarm in addition to political tensions

West Side Story

Aug 4, 2016

Environment, Policy, Science, World

China has been creating artificial islands in the resource-rich South China Sea, causing global concern for the environmental damage taking place. These islands have come at the cost of the health of reef struc...

US elections have seen break in decades-old consensus on trade policy

West Side Story

Aug 3, 2016

Policy, World

As the Democrats and Republicans settle on their presumptive nominees in the US primary elections, it is becoming clear that 2016 marks a possible reversal in the role of trade policy in US politics. Once almos...

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to EPA mercury emissions guidelines

West Side Story

Jul 27, 2016

Environment, Policy, Science

A decision was made on Monday by the Supreme Court not to review an appeal filed by 20 states attempting to block EPA rules limiting emissions of mercury and other byproducts of coal production. The appeal was ...

Britain’s exit from EU may weaken London’s standing as business hub

West Side Story

Jul 27, 2016

Opinion, Policy, World

Britain’s plan to leave the European Union may hurt London’s position as a global financial hub, in addition to unintended effects for UK business and finance more generally. Britain will hold a referendum on J...

CDC says Flu Vaccine will be more effective than Last Year

West Side Story

Sep 18, 2015

Health, Policy

The intense flu season last year has taught lessons, and CDC says that this year’s flu vaccine will be much more effective this year in curbing flu outbreaks. Last year the H3N2 strain mutated last year and ...

APA study links Violent Video Games to Aggressive Behavior

Platonium

Aug 18, 2015

Policy

A detailed study carried out by a six member task force confirms that violent video games can trigger aggression, though there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that they are also linked with criminal behavi...