Antonia Zhou Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced his retirement on June 27th, 2018. Kennedy began serving in 1988, under then president Ronald Reagan. In the three decades since his commencement, Kennedy has been a crucial swing vote on polarizing issues; …
Read More »Thailand Cave Rescue
Antonia Zhou An all boys soccer team and their coach has gone missing in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave complexes in northern Thailand as of June 23th. The team, with kids ranging 11 to 15 years of age, have been trapped …
Read More »2018 Youth International Cultural Exchange and Environmental Protection Awareness Conference
Antonia Zhou On June 17th 2018, HEARTS and Rising Star Magazine hosted their fourth International Cultural Exchange and Environmental Protection Awareness Conference Focusing on Teens. The speakers ranged from both American and Chinese high schoolers, to university professors and business owners. They …
Read More »Anthony Bourdain: Celebrity Chef Found Dead in France
Antonia Zhou Anthony Bourdain, author of bestselling memoir Kitchen Confidential and renowned chef, was found dead in his hotel room in France on June 8th. Local investigators ruled his death as a suicide. Born in 1956, Anthony Bourdain is considered one …
Read More »Colorado and New Mexico Wildfires
By Xingyan (Ashley) He An enormous wildfire broke out in Northern Colorado and New Mexico on June 1st, and it is reported to have set fire to thousands of acres of land, disturbing over 1000 residents living in the area. All …
Read More »A Wedding Gift From the Queen: A Ghost Castle
Ning Luo Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged their vows, and officially married on May 19, 2018. Details of their weddings were revealed and reported comprehensively by media, garnering public interest from all around the world. A major discussion regarding the …
Read More »The Harvey Weinstein Problem
Antonia Zhou Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood movie mogul, was arrested on charges of rape on May 25, 2018. The charges held against Weinstein are first and third degree rape, and first degree criminal sex acts. Main prosecutor Joan Illuzzi comments on the case, …
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