Our Top Stories for the Week of November 21, 2022
It’s been a busy week, from protests to social media advancements. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week.
International Relations
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Rumored Arson By Iranian Protesters: On Friday, November 18, 2022, Protesters in the Islamic Republic reportedly set fire to the ancestral house of Iran's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The house, which is now a museum commemorating Ayatollah Khomeini's life, is supposed to have been his birthplace. Regional officials have denied that an arson incident occurred. he was Iran's first supreme leader Until his death in 1989.[1]
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Rishi Sunak Pledges Continued Support For Kyiv: On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, paid his first visit to Kyiv, reaffirming his country's unwavering support and announcing a new air defense package to help stop Russian drones. In a statement, Sunak said, "Britain knows what it means to fight for freedom" and that he would be with them all the way. Britain also promises to improve training for Ukraine's military forces.[2]
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President Of Guinea To Extend Reign: On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Teodoro Obiang, Guinea's president, and the world's longest-serving leader, held an election on Sunday to prolong his 43-year control over the African country. Obiang, who is 80 years old, has consistently won more than 90 percent of the vote in elections held over the course of five administrations since staging a coup and seizing power from his uncle in 1979. Esono Ondo, one of the oppositions in the election, said, "It is a pure scam," and he would challenge the election's outcome.[3]
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Special Counsel Appointed Over Mar-A-Lago Investigation: On Friday, November 18, 2022, Merrick Garland, the Attorney General, appointed a special counsel to supervise criminal investigations into the preservation of national security material at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property and sections of the January 6, 2021 riot. Jack Smith, a former lead prosecutor for the Hague Special Court, will head the investigations.[4]
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Twitter Poll Votes To Reinstate Donald Trump’s Account: On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Elon Musk reactivated former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account after users on the social media network voted to reverse the ban. Trump's account was suspended in 2021, following the January 6 Capitol riot, for breaking Twitter standards and the possibility of additional incitement of violence.[5]
Sources: [1] BBC [2] Reuters [3] Reuters [4] CNN [5] The Guardian
Around The States
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Hong Kong’s Leader Tests Positive For Covid: On Monday, November 21, 2022, Hong Kong's Chief executive, John Lee, tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Bangkok, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other international leaders. The Hong Kong authorities announced in a statement on Monday that Lee would be quarantined after testing positive in a PCR test the night before at the airport.[1]
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Hundreds Abducted In Nigeria: On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, More than 100 people were kidnapped when gunmen invaded four communities in Zamfara state, Nigeria's northeastern region. Over 40 individuals were taken from Kanwa hamlet in Zurmi local government region, according to a local resident. The neighbors also stated that 37 people, largely women, and children, were taken into custody in the Kwabre neighborhood.[2]
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Supreme Court Prevents Scottish Independent Referendum: On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom decided unanimously that the Scottish parliament cannot call a second independence referendum without Westminster's permission. The decision is expected to enrage Scottish nationalists, who argue that Scottish voters should decide the future of the country. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister, stated immediately following the verdict that Scottish democracy will not be denied.[3]
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Vehicle Crashed Into An Apple Store: On Monday, November 22, 2022, a car crashed into an Apple shop In Massachusetts, killing at least one person and injuring 16 others. The automobile driver was arrested and charged with reckless murder by a motor vehicle. Some of those brought in were seriously hurt, and a couple was in critical condition. Tim Cruz, the District Attorney for Plymouth County, stated that Bradley Rein, 53, was set to appear in court.[4]
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Mass Shooting In Walmart Virginia: On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Police Six individuals were confirmed dead in a shooting at a Walmart in Virginia, the second high-profile mass homicide in the United States in a matter of days. The assailant's death was also verified. The Virginia incident comes only three days after someone opened fire at a gay bar in Colorado, killing five people and injuring 17.[5]
Sources: [1] Reuters [2] CNN [3] The Guardian [4] BBC [5] The Guardian
Science & Technology
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Summer Heatwaves Blamed For About 20,000 Deaths: On Thursday, November 24, 2022, estimated reports show that well over 20,000 people died in Western Europe this summer due to heatwaves, with London reaching 40°C, 42°C in portions of south-west France, while Seville and Córdoba in Spain set records of 44°C. The summer of 2022 was the warmest on record, according to the EU's Copernicus climate change program. Although the study could not accurately measure heat-related mortality, it did find that the number of fatalities was higher on average on heat-period days than on non-heat-period days.[1]
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Mercedes Locks Acceleration Behind A Paywall: On Thursday, November 22, 2022, Mercedes-Benz will establish an online subscription service in the United States to assist its electric vehicles in accelerating quicker, allowing select models to sprint from 0-60mph in less than a second for a $1,200 yearly fee. This is similar to BMW launching a heated seat subscription service earlier this year. It will be available in the US on the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350 and EQS 450, as well as its SUV siblings.[2]
Sources: [1] The Guardian [2] BBC
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