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The Republican Party garnered 53 seats while the Democratic Party totaled 47 seats in the 2024 Senate election (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “United States Senate Floor” by United States Senate. n.d.).
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Republicans take control of the Senate

By Brinda Patel | 11:09pm

The Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. In order for a political party to declare a majority, they must win at least 50 seats. As of Nov. 13, the Republican Party garnered 53 seats, gaining four seats, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party totaled 47 seats, losing four seats and the overall majority to the Republicans. 

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On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Screen of X (Twitter)” by Twitter. January 2, 2024). 
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Brazil bans X after judge feuds with Elon Musk

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 17

On Aug. 30, the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, suspended X, formerly Twitter, amid an ongoing feud with Elon Musk. The ban comes after numerous concerns over misinformation and exploitation of democratic integrity on X. The ban became official after X failed to appoint a new legal representative before the court-mandated deadline. 

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Monkeypox is a viral disease that can readily transmit to infected animals and humans (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Mpox Virus - 53848137961” by NIAID. July 26, 2024). 
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Monkeypox surge sweeps throughout Africa

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 12

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a global public health emergency on Aug. 20. This decision follows recent evidence showing that a strain of mpox, clade I MPXV, is becoming increasingly fatal as it spreads. During the past month, the continent of Africa has made headlines for experiencing the largest mpox outbreak, according to Science.org.

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The amount of personal style that microtrends can strip away is staggering. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dick Thomas Johnson January 20, 2023) 
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OPINION: Let’s dial down the microtrends

By Brinda Patel | Sep. 5

Each trend provides a chance to experiment and be a small part of fashion history as each cycle unfolds. But at the same time, these never-ending surges not only hinder the creation of a distinctive personal aesthetic but also encourage unwarranted splurges and a dire strain on the environment. 

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The United Nations aims to end plastic pollution and sign an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Amuzujoe. February 18, 2023). 
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Fourth session of UN Plastic Treaty sets stage for the final outcome

By Brinda Patel | May. 7

In 2022, the United Nations made a historic step to end plastic pollution by proposing a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution internationally by the end of 2024. This covers the elimination of almost all production, packaging and disposal of plastic. In addition, the U.N. aims to increase reusable materials and models to approach today’s packaging requirements.

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Books cater to people of all interests and lived experiences. (Photo courtesy of Flickr / Andy Lamb, Jan. 4, 2013)
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OPINION: One can never have too many books

By Brinda Patel | May. 1

Collecting books is an obsession of a lifelong learner. Whether it’s a tasteful romance or a robust thriller, readers can leave behind the woes of everyday life. A bookshelf filled to the brim is not a display of wealth or pompous brags; it holds memories and moments of self-reflection.

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