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Many Amador students own a Corolla as their first car.

Toyota issues recall for over 50,000 Corollas regarding fatal airbag flaw

Daniel Cruz, AVT Photo Editor March 14, 2024

In an urgent statement, Toyota issued a “Do not drive” statement regarding over 50,000 Toyota Corollas. The issue is a potentially fatal flaw with the vehicle’s Takata airbag system this past week....

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg is grilled by lawmakers seeking justice for victims.

CEOs blasted on Capitol Hill — how much should youth care about social media safety

Julia Morais, Senior Staff Writer March 9, 2024

 On January 31, 2024 Congress met with social media CEOs for a tech hearing. This hearing focused on child sexual exploitation on the internet. The committee unanimously approved the introduction of 5...

In response to conflicting border ideologies, Abbott mobilized the National Guard to enforce the border himself.

Governor Abbott mobilizes the state militia over border crisis

Hunter Gapol, Senior Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized the state militia in response to escalating border issues along the Texas-Mexico border. The decision was made with concerns over immigration security. As tensions...

Dozens of books have been written on Earharts disappearance. Could this solve this age-old mystery?

Deep sea scans might solve aviation’s greatest mystery

Reedhima Ahuja, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

In 1937, Amelia Earhart set off to become the first female aviator to fly around the world. Her disappearance during the flight has become one of the infamous mysteries of the 20th century. Now, the private...

Biden authorizes a round of airstrikes on targets in Yemen as tensions rise around the Red Sea.

The United States bombed the Middle East, again — Biden authorizes airstrikes following conflict

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Since late January, American military forces have been heavily active in the Middle East due to attacks on trade routes within the Red Sea. Interference by violent groups has raised prices for goods around...

Mason Grendahl (26) plays a shooter-style video game

A new study reveals gamers at risk of hearing damage

Diego Sapriza, Senior Staff Writer February 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of gaming, where players are immersed in virtual worlds for hours on end, it’s easy to forget to take care of your ears. According to a recent survey by the World Health Organization...

North and South Korea were first divided during the Korean War in 1950, and they have been in conflict since.

What are the costs of the conflict between North and South Korea?

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Following recent missile tests and planned spy satellite launches, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has stated that North Korea will no longer consider reconciliation with South Korea. As tensions mount,...

With numerous elections occurring simultaneously in 2024, civic duty takes center stage like never before.

2024 is the biggest global election year in the history of mankind

Zenil Koovejee, Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2024

From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the azure shores of the Pacific, billions around the world are converging on the ballot box in 2024. The world stands at a precipice, awaiting the collective...

The Supreme Court, established in 1789, is the highest judicial body in the United States, tasked with interpreting the Constitution and shaping the nations legal landscape.

Crucial upcoming Supreme Court cases that you haven’t heard of

Alyssa Wu, Amadon Page Editor February 12, 2024

Supreme Court cases have always been an important part of American history and culture. As 2024 unfolds with a slate of cases awaiting adjudication, a significant portion of the public remains unaware...

Lord Ram, a revered figure in Hinduism, is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and a central character in the epic Ramayana, embodying virtues of righteousness, duty, and devotion.

Indian diaspora at home and abroad commemorate inauguration of long-awaited Ram mandir

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

Amidst the golden hues of dawn, the city of Ayodhya awoke to the resonance of ancient chants and the hue of saffron flags waving in the air. As the first rays kissed the sacred shrine, the world held its...

In the Iceland earthquake swarm, there have been thousands of earthquakes recorded in just a span of a few days.

Iceland declared state of emergency: Would California be prepared for an upcoming earthquake?

Reese Seltzer, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

On November 10, 2023, Iceland declared a state of emergency after a chain of earthquakes caused by an alarming threat of a volcanic eruption, putting residents at risk. Residents of a coastal Iceland town,...

While ousted, Santos can still enter the House floor and interact with current members, maintaining certain privileges as outlined by House rules.

Accountability in action: House expels George Santos amid scandalous federal indictments

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2023

In a remarkable turn of political events, New York's Republican Rep. George Santos has been ousted from the US House of Representatives. This expulsion, only the sixth in the chamber's history and the...

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