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The Headlines That Should Have Been

By Neil Wallang

illustration by Adoracia Nongkhlaw

  1. On the Brink of Chernobyl 2.0? 

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan was a victim of a massive Tsunami a decade ago. Three nuclear reactors underwent a meltdown. Fortunately, they were brought under control. Although dormant, reports have shown a figure upwards of 900 tons of nuclear fuel left untouched inside the damaged reactors. This nuclear fuel could cause an ever larger meltdown in case of a major earthquake.

 

  1. A Sterner Red Card 

Dinamo Zagreb coach, Zoran Mamic, was convicted of fraud and siphoning of funds from the club. He resigned as he had promised to do so if convicted. He was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months of prison.

 

  1. Pollution And The City 

The people of Beijing, China witnessed orange skies the morning of 15th March. Sandstorms blowing from Mongolia brought about the change in weather. The last time Beijing witnessed such high levels of pollution was in 2012, when a thick smog settled on the city.

 

  1. Charlie Chaplin Reincarnated 

In the streets of Peshawar, Pakistan, there roams a man who has embraced the genius of the legendary Charlie Chaplin. Most of his antics are on the street but he has now gained an extraordinary 900 Thousand (and counting) followers on TikTok.

 

  1. Cinemas Will Survive, Maybe! 

Not only is AMC regaining its market value, with a 6% increase in its Share price but also opening up nearly all of its theatres in the U.S. AMC have said that they are expected to open 52 out of their 54 locations. AMC Theatres were struggling during the pandemic but it looks like they’re getting back on their feet.

 

  1. Purple Blood 

Same family, different royals. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William is growing more protective of his wife, Kate Middleton, after accusations were made against her in Oprah Winfrey’s tell-all episode where Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, accused Kate of making her cry before her wedding. Allegations were also made of racist remarks by the royal family regarding the skin-tone of their then unborn son, Archie.

 

  1. Covid And The Havoc It Wreaks 

According to a report by the Pew Research Centre, this pandemic has had a huge impact on the Indian middle class. Almost 32 million people (and counting) have been pushed out of the middle class. The loss of jobs continues and millions more are entering into poverty.

 


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Posted On: March 19, 2021
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