National News

Labor shortage creates problems

Marley Bassett

Across the country, labor shortages have become some of the most pressing issues. These shortages are a result of increased unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many minimum wage workers…

FDA vaccine approval and possible third dose of vaccine

Sam Hyatt

After months of dealing with COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 16 and up. Although the vaccine was offered to individuals before FDA’s…

The Taliban takes control over Afghanistan, as Biden’s deadline to pull American troops out of the country looms

Taylor Sallenger

The Taliban took control over the Afghan capital of Kabul on Aug. 15, after the country’s government collapsed. The government takeover comes less than a month before President Joe…

United Nations Climate Change Report Warns of Irreversible Damages to the Climate

Taylor Sallenger

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established to collect data and assess climate change, released a report warning of the permanent damage being done to the environment. The…