Category: The Scope
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JURY CONVICTS TRUMP ON 34 FELONY CHARGES
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by a New York jury, marking the first time a former president has been convicted…
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The Fight To Save The Sunflower Sea Star From Extinction
The Nature Conservancy estimates that over the past decade, approximately 5.75 billion sunflower sea stars have died, largely due to climate change and warming waters along the Pacific Coast of…
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70 YEARS AFTER ‘BROWN’
It was 70 years ago, on May 17th, 1954, that the Supreme Court of the United States issued perhaps its most revered decision in the landmark case of Oliver Brown,…
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The First Election of 2024: What You Need to Know About the Presidential Primary on April 2nd
New York’s presidential primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd—quite soon, with less than 3 weeks remaining. For many of us, this will mark the first time we are…
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Polar Opposites: The Dichotomy of Henry Kissinger and Rosalynn Carter
November marked the end of an era, plagued by corruption, war, heightened tensions and political turmoil, yet shaped by moments of progress, diplomacy, and resilience. November witnessed the passing of…
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APOCALYPTIC SKIES; NEW YORKERS STRUGGLE TO SEE AND BREATHE
New York, New York — On Tuesday morning, New Yorkers woke up to an unexpected blanket of smoke originating from the burning forests of Quebec, Canada. The smoke enveloped the…
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SUNY DROPS SAT & ACT ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
NEW YORK — What does it take for an ambitious high school student to get into the college of their dreams? Admissions officers of prominent institutions meticulously review thousands of applications…