Articles by Ridge Mannikko


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Holland announces secession from U.S.

  After years of pretending to be a small Netherlandish city within the continental U.S., the Hollanders of Michigan have decided enough is enough and are seceding from the United States. Hollanders are seeking to be permitted as a territory of the Netherlands and enter rule of  Queen Máxima and King Willem Alexander. The monarchy …

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Death toll at 49 in Nepal plane crash

  On Monday, US-Bangla Airlines flight BS211, carrying 67 passengers and four crew,  crashed upon arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal according to  CNN. The accident occurred after the plane had circled Tribhuvan International Airport twice,  waiting for permission to land. As the plane approached the landing strip, it again asked if it was clear, to which…

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Winter Olympics highlights unity in Korea

  The Winter Olympics’ closing ceremony was held on Sunday, where all attending could see a brilliant display of fireworks, coordinated light shows with drones and people alike, K-Pop,  and the phenomenal performance of young Yang Tae-Hwan  to celebrate the achievements. While the main attention was on the medals and athletic displays  by representatives of…

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Breakdown of the government shutdown

  After a weekend-long shutdown, The House has followed  the Senate and agreed to fund the U.S. government for three weeks. Still, many Americans find themselves uneasy at the idea that the government shut  down in the first place, meaning all unessential employees  will be instructed not to return to work, and typically essential  services…