U.S. strikes Syrian airbase

In light of the gas attacks in northwestern Syria last Tuesday, the United States commenced a missile strike two days later on one of the nation’s  government airbases under the jurisdiction of President Donald Trump. This strike marks the first time that the U.S. has involved itself in the Syrian Civil War.

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http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/06/politics/donald-trump-syria-military/

IS attacks Egyptian churches

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on two Coptic churches in Egypt on Sunday. This resulted in 44 deaths and an official declaration that Egypt will be entering a three-month state of emergency, which enforces the implementation of various precautionary measures including communication monitoring and increased security.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39548645

Atmosphere detected around GJ 1132b

For the first time, an atmosphere has been detected around a planet 39 light years away from Earth. This planet, GJ 1132b, was first discovered in 2015, but in a study published early last week, it was determined that an atmosphere containing hot steam surrounds it. Despite this, the presence of extraterrestrial life on the planet has been deemed unlikely.  

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39521344

Pesticides found in Iowan tap water

Neonicotinoids, a widely-used pesticide, have been detected in Iowa’s drinking water according to a recent scientific study. They are used agriculturally to coat seeds as the chemical is lethal to  insects, but will not cause such drastic harm to humans.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39504487