NEWS BRIEFS BY CAROLINE CHANDLER
JAN.
03
U.S. - Iran Tensions
FALL 2019 Starting in late
Australian Bush Fire
September, this devastating fire season across Australia has led to the death of more than one billion animals and 28 civilians. Firefighters across the country are rescuing the thousands that have been displaced due to the fires.
On Jan. 3, Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, Qassim Suleimani, was killed after a drone strike—authorized by President Trump—hit the Baghdad International Airport. In response, the Iranian government deserted the Iran nuclear deal that was reached in 2015.
JAN.
19
WHSDM Big Event
The West High School Dance Marathon hosted the Big Event from 12-6 p.m. in the West High cafeteria. Students raised $20,894.22 with all of the proceeds from the event going to the oncology patients at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. PHOTO BY CAROLINE BARKER
JAN.
08
“Megxit”
04
NEWS
FEB. 21, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to step away as senior members of the royal family and aim to become “financially independent.” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to divide their time between the United Kingdom and Canada.