Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
Inspiration From the Bold and Beautiful Blue Jay
With its gleaming coat to match the brightest sunlit sky, the blue jay is one of many captivating birds in the animal kingdom. But their fascination goes far beyond beauty. Various cultures see the blue...
Indonesian Quake Kills at Least 268 People, Rescue Workers Out in Full Force
On Nov. 21, a powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia’s West Java province, killing more than 200 people, mainly children, and triggering a massive rescue response. The earthquake ruptured infrastructure and the death toll is expected to...
US Department of Transportation Forces Airlines to Refund Over $600 Million to Customers
On Nov. 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation slapped multiple airlines with fines, and forced them to refund more than $600 million to those who had their flights canceled or delayed over the course of...
Enhance Your Productivity: 4 Ways to Get Things Done With Time to Spare
Productivity is a big asset when it comes to work. While keeping a consistent and healthy routine can help us fit in all the things we need and want to do, there are many stumbling...
Following Twitter Buyout, Elon Musk Sells $4 Billion Worth of Tesla Shares
Shortly after buying Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk sold around $4 billion worth of shares in his electric car company, Tesla, according to U.S. regulatory filings. Musk appears to be trying to make up...
Migrants Stopped by Italian Government From Leaving Rescue Ships; Criticism Rises From Charities
On Nov. 7, approximately 250 migrants were stopped from leaving two migrant ships in Catania, Sicily, as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration by the newly elected Italian government. The decision to block the...
Twitter Fires Hundreds of Employees, Only to Ask for Several to Return Days Later
Last week, Elon Musk began his first few days at Twitter by firing several of the company’s employees. Now, the social media giant is asking for some of those laid-off workers to come back, following...
Russia Rejoins UN Grain Deal Four Days After Withdrawal; Putin Threatens to Back Out Again
On Nov. 2, Moscow made a quick U-turn and rejoined a United Nations (UN) grain deal, days after it had said it would withdraw from it. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that...
Unlocking the Mystery of the Great Pyramids of Giza
History can provide us with many answers, but at the same time it opens up countless questions. As archeologists continue to discover new pieces to the puzzles of the past, we are gradually able to...
China Clamps Down on COVID-19 Cases, Millions Trapped in Lockdowns Before Winter
In recent weeks, Chinese cities have been placed under lockdown once again as COVID-19 cases rise, impacting several economic sectors. Another wave of the pandemic threatens to prompt a new heavy response from the Chinese...
Peace Talks Between Ethiopian and Tigrayan Forces Begin After Two Years of War
On Oct. 25, peace talks between the Ethiopian army and forces from the Tigray region began in South Africa with the goal to end their two-year war against each other, a spokesperson for the South...
Elon Musk Warns of a Global Recession Lasting Until Early 2024, Goes ‘Pedal to the Metal’ on Tesla Production
On Oct. 21, Elon Musk warned that the world is in for a global recession that could last until the spring of 2024. As developments in Europe and China occur, the CEO of Tesla is...