The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 10

February 17, 201 5 | nsucurrent.nova.edu News Octobe 13, 202 | n suc rrent.nova.e 2 Global news, courtesy of the current 3301 College Avenue Don Taft University Center, PVA Room 328 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu NEWSROOM Phone: 954-262-8455 nsunews@nova.edu The Current serves Nova Southeastern University from its location in Room 328 of the Don Taft University Center. The Current is NSU’s established vehicle for student reporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited to contribute. Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication reflect the opin- ions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University or its officials, The Current staff or other advertisers. The Current will not publish unsigned letters except under special circumstances at the dis- cretion of the Editor-in-Chief. The Current reserves the right to edit. Contributing writers must not be directly involved with their coverage. 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Stone Isabella Gomez Aliyah Gomez Veronica Richard Erin Cowan Faculty Advisor mf821@nova.edu Jarrod Bailey Staff Advisor jbailey1@nova.edu Sofia Gallus Siena Berardi Madelyn Rinka Alexander Martinie Rick Esner Christina McLaughlin Flor Ana Mireles Farhan Shaban Sports Editor Features Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor Co-Editor-in-Chief Co-Editor-in-Chief Opinions Editor News Editor Copy Editor Chief of Visual Design Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Contributing Writer Visual Design Assistant Emma Heineman BUSINESS & ADVERTISING Phone: 954-262-8461 thecurrentad@nova.edu Germany sees highest rise in COVID-19 cases since April Germany saw its highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases sinceApril, causing concern among government officials and citizens over whether the restrictions put in place are enough to protect the country from the virus. While Germany has had relatively low daily case numbers compared to other European countries, a new daily count showed that the country has risen to over 4,000 new cases. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany has recorded a total of 310,144 cases of infection and 9,578 deaths. The German Health Minister, Jens Spahn, is urging citizens to be vigilant of their personal hygiene and abide by safety protocols put into place to help stop the spread of infection. Explosion of petrol station devistates Lagos Another deadly explosion occurred in Nigeria on Thursday — this time, in Lagos. The explosion ignited a fire at a petrol station in Ipaja that killed at least eight people. The fire spread to nearby buildings quickly, and according to the State Emergency Management Agency, it burned down at least 25 homes, 16 shops and a primary school. While the explosion occurred early Thursday morning, the cause of the explosion is still undetermined. However, witnesses and local community members have pointed out their concerns over the poorly maintained facilities, which some believe may be the cause of the explosion. Tasmanian devils reintroduced to Australia For the first time in 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils are being reintroduced to the Australian mainland. The marsupials have been protected in Australia since the early 1940’s, but their populations had rapidly declined after being infected with a contagious disease. The disease is a contagious type of cancer called devil facial tumordisease,whichcausesgrowthsontheirface that prevent them from eating. Conservationists and scientists raised a population of cancer-free Tasmanian devils and began releasing them in increments in September. David Attenborough and Prince William team up to announce new environmental award Prince William has teamed up with naturalist and narrator David Attenborough to incentivize action against climate change. The pair has come up with an environmental award called the Earthshot Prize, which aims to reward people for working to help the planet over the span of 10 years. The plan for the award is to prize five people with $1.3 million dollars each year for the next 10 years in hopes that they will be able to come up with 50 solutions to the world’s most dire environmental threats. The first five Earthshot subjects have already been determined, with subjects focusing on protecting nature, cleaner air, restoring oceans, becoming waste-free and working to fight against climate change. Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect ballots in Ohio According to the Associated Press, elected officials announced that almost 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots last Friday in Franklin County, Columbus, OH. Officials quickly noticed the mistake and announced that correct ballots would be mailed out to citizens within 72 hours. Some of the incorrect ballots had an incorrect congressional race for nominees and others contained correct information, but were sent to voters in a different precinct. Shortly after the mistake was announced, President Trump cited the incident in a tweet claiming “A Rigged Election.” However, no such evidence of the claim exists. Michigan anti-government group plotted to kidnap Governor Last Thursday, the F.B.I, along with Michigan state officials, announced charges for terrorism, conspiracy and weapons against six men who are a part of an anti-government terrorist group who planned to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. According to The New York Times, Whitmer, a Democrat, was targeted by six members of the group due to anger over COVID-19 control measures. The group not only spied on Whitmer’s vacation home throughout August and Sept. but also met numerous times for firearm training, combat drills and practicing building explosives. The six men were charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, which can carry a life sentence. Hurricane Delta hits Lousianna According to the Associated Press, Hurricane Delta, a Category 2 storm, hit south Louisiana last Friday. Delta hit a top wind speed of 100 mph before growing weaker and downgrading to a Category 1 storm with 85 mph winds. The hurricane still inflicted damage to the town of Creole and other southern Louisiana areas due to the area still recovering from Hurricane Laura only six weeks prior. Delta’s damage went as far west as Galveston, TX, 100 miles from where the storm hit land in Louisiana. Wind speed in Texas hit a high of 90 mph. Over 330,000 homes and businesses lost power shortly after Delta came ashore. Tiger King star charged with wildlife trafficking Last Friday, Bhagavan Antle, known as Doc on the Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” and current owner of Mrytle Beach Safari in South Carolina, was charged with wildlife trafficking, according to The New York Times. The office of the attorney general of Virginia charged Antle with two felony counts related to wildlife trafficking and 13 additional misdemeanors in connection with lion cubs that were moved between Virginia and South Carolina. Antle denies any conduct of animal cruelty. Netflix declined to comment on Antle’s charges.