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Here’s our new article! If you would like to check it out on the website, here’s the link: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/elon-musk-a-twitter-board-member Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, had joined the Twitter Board of Directors. He announced on Tuesday, April 5th, that he had become a board member of Twitter. ​ But how? Let's dive into why. First of all, you can't just join any company's Board of Directors. You have to be invited by the company. Musk did this by buying 9.2% of the company for 2.64 billion dollars, becoming the company's largest shareholder. ​ He was then the 12th member, but another member, Jack Dorsey, has left, so he is now the 11th member.  ​ This also means that Musk will control 9% of Twitter's shareholder votes, so this is a big advantage in business for him.  ​ Surprisingly, he actually backed out of the whole thing, so he is not a board member anymore, but he still controls that 9% of their shareholder votes.    He then made a deal with Twitter to buy the social media giant for 44 billion dollars, was about to go through with the deal, and has just recently backed out of that, too! He will very likely be facing fines in the future for backing out this late.  By Armaan Dhawan

Here’s our latest article! You can read it below or on the website here: https://theweeklynews0.wixsite.com/yourweeklynews/china-simulation-seem-to-threaten-taiwan Taiwan announced that they think that China's military drills seem to simulate an attack on the island, as China continued its military drills in many areas around the small country. The Chinese exercises recently extended into the fourth day, and Taiwan is starting to worry.   The fourth day of the exercises brought what Taiwan calls, "A rehearsal for the real operation." The Taiwan Defense Ministry also said earlier that they had reportedly seen multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels cross the delicate median line in the Taiwan Strait. "Our military has broadcast warnings, deployed combat air patrol and naval vessels, and activated land-based missile systems in response to the situation," said the ministry. 14 vessels and 20 planes controlled by China had been spotted in the area by 5 PM Taiwan time on Friday, and 14 of those 20 aircraft crossed the median line.  ​ The Chinese military, however, had not said a word about these practice drills or why they are doing them. All of this is leading to Taiwan thinking that China was actually doing a simulated attack on the island.  ​ Now that we've discussed what this is leading to, let's go back and try to figure out the cause. It all leads back to the US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi. Despite the Biden administration advising her not to, she chose to visit Taiwan to finish off her Asia tour. Once there, she announced within moments of her arrival that her visit was a sign of the US's "unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy," much to the annoyance of China.   The trip, though, wasn't just opposed by the Biden administration. The visit to Taipei, Taiwan's capital city, was also extremely opposed by China. As she announced her plans to visit Taipei after Taiwan was coming under big pressure from China, China was outraged.   Since then, China has started doing simulated attacks on the island country and Taiwan is getting worried. 68 Chinese warplanes were reported in the Taiwan Strait on Friday, and 49 of those entered a special zone for Taiwan's air defense. 19 of them also crossed that sensitive median line we mentioned before.   On Thursday, China also launched 11 missiles over the island, which landed in a Japanese zone of the ocean. This caused Tokyo to formally complain to Beijing, and this was the first time that China had ever launched missiles over the island. Taiwan's worries of a Chinese invasion are rising, and that is the last thing the world needs after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine . By Armaan Dhawan Image credit: https://www.therwandan.com/the-top-10-best-fighter-jets-ever-developed/

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Apple’s Fall Event took place on Monday, September 9th, under the name “Glowtime”, where they introduced the new iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, The AirPods 4, and some new AI features. Here is a rundown of everything they announced at the event:    The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus both bring multiple improvements, and Apple states these are the first phones “built from the ground up” for Apple Intelligence-- Apple’s implementation of AI in their devices. In addition, they spoke about a significant battery life boost, due to an increase in battery size and better optimization. The new colors this year include ultramarine, teal, and pink. Apple mentioned that they will have a screen brightness from 1 to 2000 nits.     Apple made upgrades to the camera this year, with the main camera now being 48-megapixels and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The camera now has side by side, instead of the diagonal layout, to allow for spatial photos and videos, and introduced the action button to those models. A new button, called the Camera Control button, is now available, which works off a touch sensor. This button is also used for Apple’s new “Visual Intelligence” feature, which works like Google Lens by enabling search using the camera.     Finally, these models have been upgraded to the A18 chip, with a 16-core neural engine, two performance cores, five efficiency cores, and a GPU with five cores. To improve the gaming experience, Apple has a new thermal design for better heat dissipation and support for ray tracing on certain games.     Starting Price: $799 and $899   The iPhone Pro and Pro Max have been increased in size, to 6.3 and 6.9 inches respectively, with smaller bezels, and the colors this year include black, silver, and rose gold.     The new phones run on the new A18 Pro chip, with larger caches and a new display engine for faster encoding/decoding. Both phones include the 48-megapixel main camera from the base models, and the camera control button, but the Pro models also include an upgraded 48-megapixel ultra-wide and 12-megapixel 5x telephoto lens. The biggest upgrade to the camera is recording quality, and you can now record in 4K at 120fps. A few other improvements include better color grading controls, custom speed previews, and HDR editing.    Apple introduced improvements to the microphones, as there is now a quad mic setup, spatial audio capture, and sound layering. Finally, Apple has released new MagSafe cases with faster wireless charging and the addition of the camera control button.  Starting Price: $999 and $1199.    For the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple has decided to completely redesign the watch, with a bigger display and thinner body, at 7mm. The watch will have a wider aspect ratio and rounder corners with a wider OLED display.     The watch runs on the new quad-core S10 chip, built for improved AI features and more accurate health tracking. The headline feature for the watch is the sleep apnea tracking, which is currently pending approval from the FDA. This will also be coming to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.     The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has brought some minor updates in terms of durability, as the watch is now more water-resistant and scratchproof. Both models will be running on the new WatchOS 11, announced at WWDC earlier this year.  Starting Price: $399 and $799  Finally, Apple introduced the new AirPods 4, Max and Pro 2. The AirPods 4 has brought a slightly modified design, with the new H2 chip. The charging case has been updated to USB-C, and the mics and ANC have gotten some improvements.    The AirPods Pro 2 now has some new assistance features, including hearing protection and testing. They are also now certified as a ‘professional-grade’ hearing aid.    The AirPods Max has very few changes, with some new colors and USB-C charging.     Starting Price: $129/$179, $249 and $549  All images are credited to Apple .

What is Labor Day? Why is it celebrated in the United States? Let's find out. History of Labor Day: Back in the late 19th century, workers' rights in the U.S. weren't so much of a thing. Shifts in factories, where a large percentage of the population worked, lasted 10-12 hours, and conditions were dangerous. Workers wanted a break from that. And so the first Labor Day was born, on the first Monday of September. It was made into a national holiday on June 28, 1894, though it only guaranteed the holiday for federal workers. But since then, all 50 states, D.C., and the U.S. territories have made it a required holiday in their respective jurisdictions. Celebration: During Labor Day, there are many forms of celebration throughout the country. Parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, and camping trips are some of them. Because Labor Day is on a Monday, workers and students are given a long weekend. Labor Day has also become an important retail period. Capitalizing on the number of available shoppers, retailers offer Labor Day sales. Fun Facts: It is debated who came up with the idea of Labor Day, Secretary of the Central Labor Union Matthew Maguire, or Vice President Peter McGuire of the American Federation of Labor . An alternate date was suggested for the holiday (May 1), but was never selected due to its close proximity to the Haymarket affair . Labor Day isn't the only holiday fixed on a Monday. Four others, including Memorial Day, always fall on a Monday. Labor Day is generally considered to be the unofficial end of the summer season. Many schools start around this time, people go on their last vacations for a while, and sport seasons begin. We at YNH hope everybody celebrating has a great Labor Day! By Mihir Gupta Image credit: https://www.thechronicle-news.com/labor-day-our-work-can-be-the-most-effective-means-for-improving-the-world/#close-modal

What is American Independence Day? Why is it celebrated? Let’s find out. History of American Independence Day: The 1st American Independence Day was celebrated on July 4th, 1776. It was celebrated because on that day, a document of great importance was ratified. This document was called the “Declaration of Independence,” and it formally announced the independence of the United States of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Most of the people in the U.S. at the time hated the King of Great Britain, and so naturally, there was mass celebration. After the Revolutionary War had been won by the U.S. and its allies, American Independence Day was made a federal holiday. Celebration: American Independence Day is usually celebrated on July 4th, with a big party. Barbeques and picnics are held, and communities will usually hold large firework displays. Decorations are colored red, white, and blue - the colors of the American flag. Fun Facts: U.S. Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 - the 50th American Independence Day celebration. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872 - the 96th American Independence Day celebration. July 4th is a paid federal holiday. If July 4th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, paid holiday is given on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively. The Philippines' Republic Day falls on the same day, July 4th. This is due to the fact that the U.S. granted independence to the Philippines on the same day as their independence day. We at TWN wish you a marvelous American Independence Day! By Mihir Gupta Image credit: unknown

What is Indian Independence Day? Why is it celebrated? Let's find out. History of Indian Independence Day: The 1st Indian Independence Day was celebrated on August 15th, 1947. It was celebrated because during the night of August 14, all the first officials of the Dominion of India were sworn in, including Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Governor-General Albert Mountbatten. Then on the morning of the 15th, the Indian flag rose over the city of Delhi. A new nation was born. And since then, the Indian Independence Day has been celebrated as a federal holiday. Celebration: During Indian Independence Day, there are many forms of celebration throughout the country. In both governmental and non-governmental institutions, flag hoisting takes place each year. A big parade takes place on the Kartavya Path, a road in New Delhi going to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Special events take place in schools, and national songs are played. There are also many Indian Independence Day celebrations outside of India too! This is because many Indians are immigrants, meaning they moved out of India and settled in other areas of the world. Fun Facts: The Dominion of India was ruled by Indians, but their head of state was from the U.K.! Eventually India adopted a new constitution which created an India with an Indian head of state. This Day is known as Republic Day, and it is celebrated on January 26. The flag of India is a rectangular flag with saffron, white, and green horizontal stripes from top to bottom. In the middle of the white strip is a chakra , or wheel. We at YNH hope everybody celebrating has a great Indian Independence Day! By Mihir Gupta For more information on some locations mentioned in New Delhi/Delhi, check out this travel article co-written by Mihir Gupta and Armaan Dhawan. Image credit: https://timelinedaily.com/india/no-changes-made-to-oci-rules-says-ministry-of-external-affairs

There was a massive breakthrough in the work to advance against using fossil fuels recently. In this blog post, we'll dive into how scientists were finally able to create a net energy gain from nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion is when you take an atom and you heat it up to almost its maximum capacity. Then, you put in another atom and they fuse together, creating one heavier atom. But, the new heavier atom actually has less mass than the original two atoms, so the remaining matter is converted into excess energy. Also, scientists normally use two hydrogen atoms [one with one neutron (called the deuterium) and one with two neutrons (called the tritium)] because they are very light, and those two atoms combine to make one helium atom, and energy is released, plus one extra energetic neutron which is ejected out because it makes the new atom unstable. (Picture of process shown below) In fact, the Sun also uses nuclear fusion to create energy! However, it also takes a lot of energy to heat the atoms up, so scientists were struggling to make a net energy gain. A net energy gain is when more energy is released from the process than the amount of energy needed. ​ So what are the benefits of nuclear fusion? It may be a primary electricity source in the future because of its potential to be an environmentally-friendly, easy-to-work-with energy source. Some scientists are even calling it the 'holy grail' of clean energy! It also leaves no carbon footprint, no radioactive waste, and it could bring cheap electricity to parts of the world that are in deep poverty. By Armaan Dhawan Image credit: https://www.shalom-education.com/courses/gcse-physics/lessons/atomic-structure/topic/nuclear-fusion/

What is this thing? Why is it even special enough to get special news coverage in YNH? Let’s find out. What is the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir? The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is a new Hindu temple located in Ayodhya, Madhya Pradesh, India. The spot where the temple is on is where it is believed that Lord Ram, a sacred Hindu deity, was born. The temple is, according to Firstpost, 76 meters (250 ft) wide, 120 meters (380 ft) long and 49 meters (161 ft) high . Inside the temple, there is an idol of Rama as a child, carved out of a 3-billion-year-old rock. The building project was started in 2019, and the inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, January 22, 2024. It was attended by many famous celebrities such as cricket players and movie stars in addition to the thousands of people who attended. History of the Temple As stated before, the temple is built on the site where Lord Rama is said to have been born. A temple was built on this site, and it stayed there until a general of the Mughal Empire destroyed it and built the Babri Masjid, a mosque, in 1528-29. The mosque generally remained the same till the 20th century, when some big changes were made. In 1978, the mosque became open to Hindus and became a half-mosque, half-temple. Then, in 1992, the mosque was destroyed by a huge mob of 150,000 people. Many allegations were put forth, but in 2019 the Supreme Court of India ruled that on the Ram Janmabhoomi (the place where the old temple and mosque stood), a new temple could be built. A spot in the nearby town of Sohawal was chosen to be the site of a new mosque called the “Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid.” Controversy Some people have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the temple’s inauguration for political gain, while others still remember the destruction of the Babri Masjid and hold it against the temple. So, that’s it! The mystery of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is solved. We know what it is, and we know why it is such a big deal.  Image credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Ayodhya_Ram_Mandir_Inauguration_Day_Picture.jpg

Warning: This article contains information that may be sensitive to young viewers. On Tuesday, October 1, at 9:00 pm EDT, the vice presidential debate of 2024 took place in New York City, NY. The candidates facing off in the CBS-hosted event were Governor Tim Walz of the Democratic Party and Senator JD Vance of the Republican Party, and the moderators were CBS news anchors Margaret Brennan and Norah O'Donnell. The two candidates fought over issues such as the Middle East and the economy throughout the debate. Today, we will explore how it went down. Contents: Middle East Hurricane Helene Immigration and Border Security Economy Personal Qualifications for VPOTUS Abortion and Reproductive Rights "America's Gun Violence Epidemic" High Housing Costs Healthcare Childcare "State of Democracy" The first topic was the Middle East. Vance stated that he would support a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran. Walz claimed that Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than before because of "Donald Trump's fickle leadership." (This does have some basis because Trump exited a deal with Iran to stop their respective nuclear programs. See my CIC:Y? article, U.S.A. vs. Iran , for more details. Spoiler alert: there was some reasoning behind the decision.) The second topic was Hurricane Helene. Walz claimed that Trump said climate change was a hoax. (This is true. Donald Trump made this statement on a Fox Business show called Varney & Company . However, Vance maintained that the statement was taken out of context.) The third topic of the evening was immigration and border security. Vance said he supports putting back Trump-era border policies. Walz stated there was a bipartisan effort for better border control, but Trump put it down for a need to have a campaign issue. (Harris also maintained this argument in the presidential debate. This claim is valid.) Vance claimed that the border control officers were "just [wanting] to be empowered to do their job." He expressed that it was heartbreaking. The next topic was the economy. Walz opposes tax cuts for wealthier people and advocates for them to pay "their fair share." Vance criticized Harris for not implementing her policies during her term so far. Walz blamed Trump for the economic crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. (This claim is most likely false due to presidents having very little control over the economy's well-being.) He opposes outsourcing jobs from the US. He also stated that the Biden-Harris administration oversaw the creation of about 250,000 manufacturing jobs. (This is true, according to the US Department of Commerce.) The next topic was personal qualifications for the role of vice president. Vance said he was wrong about Trump when he criticized him in 2020. He stated that he had believed "dishonest fabrications of his record." The next topic of the debate was abortion and reproductive rights. Walz highlighted his reasons for protecting abortion rights, citing an example in Texas where a mother almost died and another in Kentucky where r*pe was involved. Vance gave an example of his experience with abortion, saying he knew someone who had an abortion. He said that if "she hadn't had that abortion, [it] would have destroyed her life because she was in an abusive relationship." After that, he said he was a firm pro-life supporter. Vance said he supports the states deciding whether abortion should be legal or not instead of a nationwide ban. Walz does not support the states deciding abortion's legality. (To prove his point, he gave the example of a woman in Georgia experiencing complications. Georgia restricts abortion, but North Carolina restricts it to a lesser amount. So this woman traveled from Georgia to North Carolina, but on the way, she died.) Vance expressed his sympathy towards this woman, saying she should not have died. He also said he wants to improve access to childcare and fertility treatments. The next topic was " America's gun violence epidemic." Vance said he would support increased security measures, including stronger locks and more security personnel. Walz stated that Minnesota has enhanced red flag laws and background checks. (This is true.) Vance claimed that the leading causes of school shootings are bad mental health and substance abuse. (This is true according to a survey done by Alfred University.) Walz said he advocates for good healthcare and mental health support. The next topic was the high housing cost/rent, a significant contributor to inflation. Walz said he had lessened the bureaucracy in Minnesota and provided down payment assistance. Vance said that the presence of 25 million illegal immigrants is driving up demand, increasing the cost of housing. (This is true. However, illegal immigrants can help with housing because they are likely to join the construction field.) Walz claimed illegal immigration has decreased since Trump's presidency. (This is false according to the Pew Research Center.) The next topic was healthcare. Vance claimed prescription medicine prices fell during Trump's presidency. (This is partially true. According to a study by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, while medicine prices were lower during his presidency, they were consistently above the inflation rate. During Biden's presidency, prices were at or below the inflation rate.) Walz claimed that Trump tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act. (This is true. However, Trump said in a post in March that he now wants to make it "better.") The next topic was childcare. Both Walz and Vance support a paid family medical leave program. (The US currently does not have a law enforcing paid leave. Instead, companies get to decide how much time is allowed.) Vance said Trump's planned tariffs would create tax cuts for the people, essentially freeing parents to spend on childcare. The final topic of the night was the "State of Democracy." Vance claimed Harris was censoring the media on "misinformation." (He meant she claimed it was on accounts of misinformation. This is true. According to Mark Zuckerburg, Meta's CEO, the Biden administration pressured the social media company Meta to remove some of its content. The White House declined to comment.) Walz said he was concerned about the safety of America because Trump did not recognize that the 2020 election was lost. He argued that it undermined the "peaceful transfer of power." Vance countered that claim by saying Trump peacefully transferred power to Biden on January 20, 2021. For the entire debate (1 hr, 39 mins, 30 secs) and the entire debate transcript, go to https://www.cbsnews.com/news/full-vp-debate-transcript-walz-vance-2024/?scrlybrkr=aad20f5d .