Tag Archives: United States

Controlling the Canal: The Panama Canal Ownership Conflict

By: Aidan Carney Until the early 1900s, cargo traveling between the East and West Coasts of the United States, as well as cargo transported to the U.S. from Asia, traveled around Cape Horn, Chile. Recognizing the arduous journey around South America and the opportunity to cut journey times, President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the actualization of […]

The Swap Shop: Legal Ramifications of the Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

By: Jacob Benchetrit On October 7, 2023 Gaza based terror group, Hamas, launched a series of attacks against Israeli sovereignty and the general populace. Hamas militants entered by land, sea, and even air, attacking indiscriminately wherever they arrived. Many cities and smaller kibbutzim were attacked, and so was a highly attended event, the Nova Music […]

TikTok Tug-of-War: Privacy, Politics, and the Supreme Court

By: Samantha Morales The legal issues surrounding the widely used and well-known app, TikTok, in the United States have included executive actions, legislative measures, and judicial decisions, all of which have echoed concerns over national security, data privacy, and the First Amendment. Although the topic has been buzzing as of late, worries over TikTok’s grasp […]

Innovation and the Increase in Food Recalls in Europe and the United States

By: Samantha Whitsel In the last week of October, Big Macs, taco kits, frozen waffles, and pre-made chicken are all products subject to food recalls across the United States. 2024 is predicted to be a record-breaking year for food recalls in the United States. Europe is facing a similar dilemma, the European Union has said […]