CHRISTOPHER WOODS
Christopher Woods is a news writer at
The Millennial Source. He is currently based in
New Orleans, United States.
Juul recently settled the first out of its 13 lawsuits for US$40 million. What’s next?
While Juul quickly settled this lawsuit out of court, the thing is, this is the first in a string of...
What have we learned about how COVID-19 started?
Finding the origins of the virus is key to preventing future pandemics that are similar in nature. The problem is...
At least 20 African countries have space programs – what does that mean for the space race?
Governments are investing in space programs like NASA because the technology developed as a part of these programs spurs economic...
Why has the cost of everyday products gone up and are these high prices here to stay?
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics found that prices paid by Americans for products and services in May of...
Progressives love Lina Khan, the new chair of the FTC. Big Tech? Not so much
Khan has said she’s willing to use the FTC’s existing statute to enforce rules on what many believe is an...
G-7’s plan aims to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The investment plan is an attempt to counter the influence China has gained in much of the world thanks to...
VP Kamala Harris’ attempt to solve the US’ immigration issue angers both conservatives and progressives
The Biden team hopes to address the immigration crisis at the root rather than turning away or arresting migrants at...
Trump’s blog shuts down due to low readership, but his hold over the GOP remains
Still, even though he was banned from these platforms, Trump’s voice remains very dominant within the Republican Party.
Did COVID-19 leak from a Chinese lab? What was once a “fringe theory” is now being investigated
On May 26, President Joe Biden announced an official investigation into the origins of the virus, “including whether it emerged...
Biden, his US$6 trillion spending package and a plan to make US more competitive
The spending numbers would push federal spending levels to its highest since World War II. President Joe Biden has shared...
How does Amazon’s purchase of MGM Studios change the streaming race?
The timing of this purchase may not have been the best. Only a day earlier, Washington, DC’s attorney general filed...
Arizona and Georgia are recounting votes … again. What does that mean?
Many Republicans, including Trump, have continued to point to election fraud as being behind Joe Biden’s victory, a victory they...
How is the effort to vaccinate the planet from COVID-19 going?
Vaccination rates around the world have varied and some countries have not reported a single dose.
After the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline hack, Biden is looking to improve cybersecurity in the US
Since most of the country’s software and hardware is owned and operated by private companies, the EO looks to address...
How have influencers contributed to the success of digital currency?
Social media websites like Reddit also caught onto the cryptocurrency trend, encouraging amateur investors to buy in, which pushed up...
What is the 1619 Project and why is it so controversial?
The essay criticized the way American history is taught in schools by claiming that the country talked about liberty and...
Biden has raised the refugee cap. What does that mean for those coming to America?
Biden had been facing pressure to raise the cap from progressive Democrats and immigration advocates.
Why are European soccer fans protesting against American team owners?
After the announcement of the new league, anger within clubs and among fan groups and sports commentators erupted because owners...
How are efforts to regulate Big Tech going?
The United States Congress has expressed its concerns over data collection, the suppression of first-amendment rights and big monopolies, yet...
Who is Vanita Gupta?
Gupta became the first woman of color to hold the position, the third-highest in the Department of Justice.
Is Florida’s new anti-riot bill a response to civil rights protests?
The bill establishes harsh penalties for assaulting law-enforcement officers and introduces third degree felonies on anyone who “willfully and maliciously...
Brazil’s P1 variant has the world worried
Brazil has been at the center of scientists’ concerns, as a new variant originating in the country is causing upwards...
Biden’s relationship with Putin, explained
The administration has recently announced plans to implement a series of sanctions targeting the Russian economy, including six Russian companies...
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms hasn’t had a director since 2015. Biden is looking to change that
One of the steps outlined in his plan includes nominating David Chipman to lead the United States Bureau of Alcohol,...
The Senate parliamentarian may be key to pushing Biden’s infrastructure bill without Republican support
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer believes he has a solution to the impasse in the Senate: pass legislation through the...
Will Biden’s tax plan work?
Along with the infrastructure plan, the Biden administration also released their plans to pay for it: an increase in corporate...
The importance of vaccinating developing countries, explained
The world’s poorest nations have not even begun to vaccinate their populations and countries south of the United States border...
Biden has suspended oil drilling on public lands. What’s next?
However, many coastal states that rely on oil and natural gas are unlikely to welcome the administration’s actions.
The effect the pandemic has had on America’s renters, explained
Eventually, federal protections coming in the form of the CDC agency order gave renters extra room to breathe. Despite these...
What is in Biden’s proposed US$3 trillion infrastructure bill?
Biden and his team have held multiple bipartisan meetings over the last few weeks in order to push forward legislation...
The political battle at the US-Mexico border
Contrary to the claims made by Republicans, Biden and his administration have tried to discourage migrants from coming to the...
The Capitol riot and why domestic terrorism isn’t against the law
Some of those who entered the Capitol on January 6 face serious penalties, like criminal conspiracy. Others have been charged...
Does Roy Blunt’s retirement signal the end of the old GOP?
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt is the latest Republican to announce he will not be running for reelection in 2022. The...
It’s been one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Where are we today?
With vaccines now being distributed, many believe we are now rounding the corner. Yet despite the optimism, public officials are...
The Biden administration’s changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
Under the program, billions of federal dollars are dedicated to small businesses, enabling them to keep their staff employed. However,...
Will Biden follow the Trump administration’s plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?
A withdrawal agreement signed by the Trump administration promised that the US would leave Afghanistan by May 1, 2021. But...
Where do the US and Iran stand with the JCPOA agreement?
The Biden administration has promised to return to the deal if the Iranian government complies with the original terms.
How the Republican Party is punishing its own members for their votes to convict Trump
Many of the senators who voted against the former president are now facing scrutiny and punishment in their home states.
Limited access to electronic health records in the US puts patients at risk, according to medical expert
The lack of hospital-to-hospital communication through database systems can lead to a whole host of problems accessing patient data and...
Why are teachers from big cities threatening to strike?
With COVID-19 still running rampant throughout the US, many teachers, especially in big cities, refuse to work in conditions that...
The toll COVID-19 has taken on teachers, explained
TMS spoke to teachers around the United States to get their perspective on how things are going at schools during...
How Andrew Yang’s Universal Basic Income proposal stacks up to others in the US and abroad
Many cities around the US and the globe have announced their own plans to implement UBI for their citizens, potentially...
Will Mitch McConnell work to obstruct President Biden’s agenda?
Despite Democrats controlling the presidency and holding a majority in the House and Senate with Vice President Kamala Harris’s tiebreaking...
Biden’s executive order on ethics commitments, explained
With this order, Biden hopes to loosen the grip of corporate influence on Washington and restore faith in a government...
Who was – and wasn’t – on Trump’s pardon list?
Most notably, Trump did not pardon himself or his family. Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization face litigation including...
How the restart of federal executions led to calls to abolish the death penalty
Support of capital punishment has gradually been on the decline in the United States. Gallup now reports that 43% of...
What consequences are Trump supporters facing for the attack on the Capitol?
The Justice Department has charged 34 individuals and have opened 200 additional cases in relation to crimes committed on the...
How world leaders responded to the attack on the US Capitol
After the dust settled and world leaders had time to assess the unprecedented situation at the US Capitol, many expressed...
Where was the National Guard during the attack on the Capitol?
It took the Pentagon roughly three hours to offer the full-fledged services of the National Guard. In those three hours,...
How Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger found himself in Trump’s crosshairs
Despite members of his own party and his president turning on him, Raffensperger has continued to stand by the integrity...
The toll COVID-19 has taken on students, explained
With most classes being held online during the pandemic, students with little or no internet access are likely to miss...
Can Congress overturn the election results?
The Trump campaign and his allies believe they may have one last chance at overturning the Electoral College when Congress...
The Trump administration races to cement its legacy in the Middle East
President Donald Trump has sought to strengthen alliances between Israel and other countries in the region, de-escalate tensions between the...
The restaurant industry finds an unlikely hero in Guy Fieri, but will it be enough?
A study conducted by One Fair Wage found that 66% of service industry workers who answered their survey reported that...
Why are Black Americans skeptical of the coronavirus vaccine?
Only 42% of Black Americans have said that they would take the vaccine. In contrast, 63% of Hispanics and 61%...
French law banning the filming of police faces scrutiny at home and abroad
After an intense public outcry, the French government has paused passage of the law, vowing to rewrite it to balance...
Who will Trump pardon next?
Allies and advisers of Trump’s have suggested pardons for many in his innermost circle, including his children and even the...
What will happen if Trump refuses to leave?
President Donald Trump is likely to continue fighting the transition all the way up to January 20, when Biden is...
Trump and Republicans believe Biden’s election victory can still be reversed
As the days move slowly toward January 20, Inauguration Day, many Republicans continue to state that President Trump will emerge...
Trump to Biden – the importance of a peaceful presidential transition, explained
A number of serious issues have many believing that a smooth and peaceful transition is essential for ensuring stability in...
