Author: Samir
Weekly Politics Summary – 6/5/24: Palestine Protesters arrested
Violent Palestine Protesters arrested Between Tuesday and Thursday evening, violent Palestine protesters were arrested at notable US Colleges. Columbia University, the University of Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of Texas–Austin were the major sites of the arrest. Riot police were called to de-escalate the protests. Protesters at Columbia University had entered Hamilton Hall and occupied it as a protest.…
Riot Police arrest Palestine Protesters at top Universities
Between Tuesday Evening and Wednesday morning, riot police were arresting, detaining, and removing violent pro-Palestine protesters who were leading riots. Columbia University, City College of New York, and University of Los Angeles (UCLA) were the two most violent and primary incidents of police intervention. Columbia University called the police to remove protesters from Hamilton Hall.…
Tesla and Baidu Team Up: Propelling Self-Driving Systems in China
Tesla Enters China Elon Musk and Tesla have reportedly struck a lucrative deal with China’s internet behemoth Baidu, according to Reuters. Baidu Inc., based in Beijing, is a multinational company that produces a variety of internet-related technology. It is the leading search engine in China. Tesla wishes to collaborate with Baidu for a different reason,…
Palestine University Protests – Our Universities are in trouble
On Friday, Pro-Palestine University protests took place across the country, most notably at Columbia University. Columbia is an Ivy League school, one of the most prestigious in the country. Yet as with most Colleges in America and the West, they have devolved into places of argument and offence. The purpose of Universities for the politically minded is to…
Ukraine aid approved by Biden
On Tuesday evening, the US Senate approved a bill sending $61 Billion of aid to Ukraine. The total aid budget is $96 Billion to Israel, Taiwan, and Israel. The Senate voted 79 to 18. Image belongs to Copyright Holder. Image from – AP Senior Airman Stephani Barge/U.S. Air Force via AP This comes after the Ukraine aid…
Hedge Funds: From Risk to Reward
Hedge funds are investment vehicles that have garnered both awe and scrutiny due to their ability to accumulate and hold vast amounts of wealth. Their purpose is multifaceted, often aimed at generating significant returns for investors while employing various strategies to mitigate risks. These funds operate with substantial flexibility compared to traditional investment vehicles like…