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The development of the 5G network has been one of the most anticipated tech innovations of the last decade, and of the twenty-first century as a whole. After years of anticipation, carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T are finally shedding some light on the fifth generation network. The 5G experiences promises to be one of lightning quick download speeds, reduced network congestion, and faster access to data than we could have ever previously imagined. But is 2020 going to be the year we see it on a widespread scale? It seems like the development of the 5G network has been happening for years; rumors of its anticipated debut have

International fashion retailer and clothing company Express announced on Wednesday that they would be closing 100 stores by 2022 amid a holiday sales slump that affected retail stores across America. Citing a decline in foot traffic, rise of competition in the fast-fashion sphere, and the omnipresence of online shopping, Express says that their store closings are part of a “fleet rationalization,” affecting their brick-and-mortar locations across the country and the world. But they’re not the only major retailer to be affected by the changing tides. Home goods and decor giant Bed, Bath, and Beyond also announced that they would be closing sixty stores in the coming months. They too have

The United States and Iran have a tumultuous history between each other both culturally and geopolitically, and even more so in the context of international relations and military conflicts. After a period of time in which tensions has seemed to simmer, the targeted killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a convoy leaving Baghdad, Iraq, last week has signaled a new level of aggression from the White House, and could result in the breakdown of U.S.-Iran relations as we move closer to war. So, what do we know? We know General Soleimani was effectively the leader of Iran’s military, and an incredibly important figure of government stature. He reported only

The past decade has largely been kind to tech. Social media, ecommerce, and the rise of mobile phones as a supercomputer have pushed us forward in ways we couldn’t have previously imagines. With innovations occurring every day in Silicon Valley and beyond, we’ve seen a societal transformation into a nation truly living in the digital age.  But with this great progress comes concerns of morality and ethics, especially around privacy and data. As we progressed through the last decade, we became more keenly aware that data on our behavior and habits, recorded through online participation, was being collected. They’ve become an incredibly valuable asset, especially as they are used by

            On the heels of an era in which social media has shown to be less-than-trustworthy as a platform for misinformation and literal fake news, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has taken a previously unprecedented step. In fall 2019, Dorsey announced that, effective immediately, Twitter would be banning all political advertisements from its platform. Social media websites, as a hotbed for user activity and the spread of information, are common targets for those wishing to push false narratives with deceptive imagery and text posts. It is widely feared that such misinformation was used to influence the voter base in the 2016 United States presidential election, and experts believe that such tactics could

            It’s almost like we never thought it’d come, but the dawn of a new decade is upon us. The 2010s ushered in a technological and informational shift unlike anything humanity has seen before. Technology has connected us, driven us apart, and brought a new depth to global relations that would have been unimaginable a decade before. Without further delay, here’s a countdown of five innovations that defined the 2010s as the birth of a new tech revolution. 5)  The Birth of Ridesharing             Traffic and commuting are problems as old as the workforce itself. With more people living in cities than ever before, congestion began to really take a toll on urban

If you’ve been following the news at all lately, then you’ve probably heard about the impeachment proceedings being levied against United States President Donald Trump. There are varying views and takes on the facts at hand, but even beyond the partisan divide, it’s important to understand how the political structure itself works. If you’re confused about what impeachment is, how it works, and what it means, you’re not alone.             Impeachment is a two-part process laid out in the United States constitution that is meant to provide recourse against lawless acts by a leader, giving the two houses of government, the House of Representatives and the Senate, a chance to remove