Aaron Zhang

The Pros and Cons of Online Learning – Xiran Zhang G11

In recent years, online learning has become one of the biggest hot topics for students around the world. With the development of the internet, studying online is no longer a new thing. Many schools use online classes as a way to help students learn flexibly. Although online learning brings many …

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The Negative Influence of Fast Fashion – Xiran Zhang G11

Nowadays, fast fashion is extremely popular among teenagers. Fast fashion means cheap, trendy clothes that are produced and sold very quickly. Many young people love buying new stylish clothes because they are affordable and look fashionable. However, fast fashion is actually a serious social hot topic that harms the environment …

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Lake Ontario Renamed “Lake America” by Trump

On August 27, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” The lake, which borders both the United States and Canada, has been known as Lake Ontario for centuries. The order directed the U.S. Department of the Interior and …

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U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

The United States reached a major financial milestone in August as the national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history. The U.S. Treasury reported that total public debt reached approximately $40.05 trillion on August 18, a figure that quickly became a major national economic story during the …

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El Niño Raises Global Concerns for Heat, Drought and Food Security

A rapidly strengthening El Niño became a major climate story in mid-August 2026 as scientists warned that the phenomenon could become exceptionally strong later this year. On August 13, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center reported more than a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño developing during the Northern …

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Typhoon Dolphin Hits Eastern China

Typhoon Dolphin became one of the biggest weather events in East Asia between August 7 and 10, 2026, after a powerful storm moved toward China’s densely populated eastern coast. The typhoon made landfall in Zhejiang Province on Sunday, August 9, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, flooding, and the threat of …

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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Becomes Fastest-Growing on Record

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are working to contain the country’s largest and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. As of late July 2026, more than 3,200 confirmed cases and over 1,400 deaths have been reported, with the virus spreading rapidly through several eastern provinces. The …

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Europe Battles Massive Wildfires as Heat Wave Intensifies

Europe faced one of its most challenging wildfire seasons on July 27, 2026, as fast-moving fires swept across southern France and northern Spain, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Emergency officials warned that soaring temperatures and dry conditions would likely worsen the crisis, making the coming …

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