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I Will Regret This Death My Entire Life

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51-year-old Belgian Anesthetist, Helga Wauters, has been indicted for manslaughter, after inserting a breathing tube incorrectly into a patient while being under the influence of alcoholic substances from a past procedure that occurred in 2014. Wauters did not... More »

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Everything You Need to Know About “K-quarantine”

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South Korea has been praised for its highly successful response in flattening the epidemic curve since its peak on February 23, 2020. Korea’s response stands out as it hasn’t closed its borders, locked down towns, or implemented authoritarian regulations adopt... More »

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People Mourn the Death of the Founder of KENZO

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Kenzo Takada, the founder and designer of the fashion brand KENZO, passed away on October 4, 2020, at the American Hospital of Neuilly-Sur-Seine in Paris. Details regarding his death, such as whether he passed away due to COVID-19, remains unknown, though he s... More »

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Abe Resigns From Office due to Ulcerative Colitis

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Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe resigned from office on August 28, 2020. Abe affirmed his reason for resignation from office was over suffering from reoccurring post rectal inflammation pain, also known as ulcerative colitis. His deteriorating state of heal... More »

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Increasing Number of Suicides in Japan

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Japan was ranked number 14 on the World Population Review for suicide rates this year. There has been a spike in the number of people committing suicide due to the effects of the pandemic. Due to the 15% rise in the rate of suicide commitment compared to the p... More »

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The Race to Develop a COVID Vaccine

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Although three types of vaccines have already been approved, these vaccines were developed in a rush with limited information, causing many to be skeptical of the reliability and efficacy of these vaccines. The question of whether there will be a vaccine befor... More »

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Water or Wine?

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On March 24,  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a nation-wide lockdown. Due to the suddenness of this decision, individuals were unable to stock up on essentials such as food, medication, flu prevention items, etc. However, it seems that the populous ... More »

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Does Adderall Really Fix All?

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Unfortunately, it’s finals season, which means it’s time to stop relaxing and start studying.  Maintaining focus is something almost everyone struggles with, which is why you may or may not have heard of the infamous “study drugs”, prescription drugs that are ... More »

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Procrastination Exacerbation

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An important part of a high schooler’s life is balancing school, extracurriculars, and free time. Over the course of high school, the workload increases from year to year, especially in junior and senior year as students enter the IB diploma program. As most o... More »

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Should Drug Users be Jailed?

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For decades, the United States has had a problem with drug abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, deaths as a result of drug use have risen from around 20,000 per year to over 70,000 per year over the past 20 years, which is a significant in... More »

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Why Love Yourself?

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Self-worth is the opinion and value you have on yourself. For instance, you might believe that you are a terrible person that deserves bad consequences, but you can also believe that you are an amazing person who can achieve almost everything. It is important ... More »

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Sleep Deficit? You Can’t Pay it Back.

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Planning on making up for the sleepless nights throughout the week on weekends? This is not a healthy option, especially due to the effects it has on your body. Nowadays, many young adults sleep very late, believing they can make up for it during weekends, and... More »