Staying informed has never been so important. Here’s a brief update of what has happened in the news recently:
1. Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russia
The Trump Administration imposed sanctions on several Russians this week. Some of Russia’s richest men and government officials are included in the sanctions. The purpose of these sanctions is to punish individuals who benefit from Putin’s authoritarian regime in Russia; it would bar them from, among other things, traveling to the United States and doing business with any major company in the West.
2. Shooting at Youtube Headquarters
A woman opened fire at the YouTube headquarters on April 3, injuring three individuals. The woman, Nasim Aghdam, was supposedly upset with YouTube deleting videos and comments.
3. South Korean President Ousted and Sentenced
Former South Korean President Park Geun-Hye was found guilty of abuse of power, bribery and coercion; this led to a sentencing of 24 years. Park was found guilty of 16 different charges in total.
4. Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook Scandal
Information and data regarding millions of Facebook users may have been shared with a political consulting firm during the 2016 election season. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress about the unauthorized release of many users’ personal information.
5. Chinese Space Station Falls
China’s first prototype space station landed in the Pacific Ocean on April 1; the event ensued after China lost control of it in March 2016. No injuries occurred when the station landed, and the remains drifted to the bottom of the ocean.
These are only brief summaries of the latest events; don’t forget to visit your favorite news site to keep yourself informed. Read up, folks!