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US promises to withdraw military occupational forces from Afghanistan, though stability remains uncertain

As the United States promises to withdraw military occupational forces from Afghanistan this May, enduring political stability in the region remains uncertain.  In recent weeks, a frightening scene has been playing out in the hotly contested regions of Afghanistan. From the south, Taliban fighters have pummeled local resistance, taking districts[Read More…]

The mass protests in Myanmar, explained

The small Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been roiled by mass protest following a coup executed by the nation’s military under the pretext of unfounded claims of massive election fraud. According to the BBC, starting in the very early morning of February 1, the military raided and arrested many[Read More…]

Opioid overdoses skyrocketed nearly 30% in 2020, according to a study published by JAMA Psychiatry

According to a large cross-sectional study published in JAMA Psychiatry on Feb. 3, opioid overdoses skyrocketed nearly 29 percent in 2020, another adverse effect largely due to lockdowns. The study, which analyzed nearly 190 million emergency department (ED) visits, found significantly higher rates of visits to EDs for opioid overdoses[Read More…]

CDC officially says all schools should reopen in-person across the US with new mitigation design

The CDC has recently designed a new layout for schools with the intention to reopen with in-person learning. The CDC has released a plan for reopening school based on community risk assessment. Based on four assessments, blue (low transmission), yellow (moderate transmission), orange (substantial transmission), and red (high transmission), the[Read More…]