Michael J Hemphill

The Student

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Daily reads fact-checked below

Below, you’ll find three widely discussed mainstream topics that we chose to take a closer look at. Instead of just accepting what’s commonly said, we wanted to dig deeper, examine different perspectives, and figure out what’s actually true. Short, Simple and easy.

Drop Downs

3/25/26

    • Russia reportedly launched nearly 1,000 drones in a single wave attack

    • Civilian areas were hit, including a historic church in Lviv

    • Peace talks are now reportedly “on pause”

    • Companies like Meta and YouTube were found liable for social media addiction in a landmark case

    • This could change how platforms operate and affect millions of users

    • A major study estimates $10+ trillion in damages from U.S. carbon emissions alone

    • Researchers warn future damage could be even worse

  • Denmark’s parliamentary election ended without a clear majority for either the left‑leaning or right‑leaning blocs, leaving Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s future uncertain. No party gained enough seats to form a stable government outright, and centrist parties may play kingmaker in coalition talks. The campaign focused mainly on domestic issues such as the cost of living and welfare, rather than broader geopolitical tensions.

  • Russia has intensified its military campaign in Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and missiles and stepping up ground assaults. The attacks have hit civilian areas, leading to deaths and injuries, and Ukrainian forces are reinforcing defensive positions. Analysts say this may mark the beginning of a renewed spring offensive by Russian forces.

  • A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid docked in Havana amid Cuba’s worsening energy crisis under a U.S. fuel blockade. Activists and Cuban officials welcomed the delivery of supplies, which was intended to highlight the island’s needs as power and fuel shortages strain infrastructure.

3/24/26

  • A Chicago alderwoman is facing intense backlash after her remarks about the killing of a college student, where she suggested the victim was “in the wrong place.” The comments sparked public outrage on social media. 

  • Heavy rain caused dangerous flooding on key roads in Manoa, Hawaii, leading to closures and evacuation orders as water levels rose near homes and intersections

  • The Pentagon announced new media policies after a federal judge ruled previous restrictions on journalists unconstitutional. Press groups are criticizing the revised rules, saying they still limit reporting freedom

3/23/26