With Georgia on his mind, Anzor Tchanturia discusses being an exchange student at Hillsboro IB World School
Abbey Cutrer, Journalist
February 21, 2019
Filed under International News, Showcase
When people in the United State hear that Anzor Tchanturia is from Georgia, the immediate reaction is, "Wow, he doesn't sound Southern!" Tchanturia is from Georgia, the country and is a FLEX exchange student from the program Future Leaders Exchange Program which is a leadership developm...
Facebook Digital Gangsters violate personal privacy
February 18, 2019
Filed under International News, Showcase
LONDON — Recently, a report was released in London on this past Monday, 2/8/19 calling for tougher rules to keep Facebook and other tech firms from acting like "digital gangsters" . Digital gangsters are companies that use personal data to violate privacy and competition laws. This report, combined...
News: Local, State, National and International
January 29, 2019
Filed under International News, MNPS News, Nashville News, News, Showcase, Tennessee News, US News
As a member of Associated Press, the Hillsboro Globe strives to bring its audience ethical, unbiased journalism.
President Trump announces a more aggressive Missile Strategy as part of Space Force
January 16, 2019
Filed under International News, News, Showcase, US News
WASHINGTON — Thursday the Trump administration will roll out a new strategy space program based a missile defense system. The intent is to protect the United States against existing threats from North Korea and Iran and counter advanced weapon systems being developed by Russia and China. The new review c...
China becomes the third nation to land on the moon, joining U.S. and former U.S.S.R.
January 3, 2019
Filed under International News, News, Science & Technology News, Showcase
BEIJING (AP) — China's burgeoning space program achieved a first on Thursday: a landing on the so-called dark side of the moon that brings the country closer to its goal of becoming a space power. Three nations — the United States, the former Soviet Union and more recently China — have se...
California wildfire has killed 79, rain is helming squelch fires but mudslides present recovery problems
November 24, 2018
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PARADISE, Calif. (AP) —A deadly wildfire is nearly contained thanks to several days of rain in Northern California. But search crews are still completing the meticulous task of combing through ash and debris that are now damp and muddy. Searchers planned to resume their grim task Saturday a...
The quest is complete. The 2018 Red Sox are world champions
October 29, 2018
Filed under International News, Photos and Videos, Showcase, Sports, World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Sale's final pitch for this Boston juggernaut triggered a celebration on the Dodger Stadium infield, among thousands of fans who made their way to California — and even outside Fenway Park back home. The quest is complete. Yes, these 2018 Red Sox really are that great. A team to remember from top to bottom. A season t...
The Latest: Death toll 25 in Guatemala volcano eruption
June 3, 2018
Filed under International News, News
Jun 03, 2018 11:47 PM EL RODEO, Guatemala (AP) — The Latest on the deadly volcano eruption in Guatemala (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Authorities in Guatemala say 18 more people have been confirmed killed by a volcanic eruption, raising the death toll to 25. Disaster agency spokesma...
The Hillsboro Globe’s 2018 FIFA Wold Cup Primer
Veronica Crosby, Reporter
May 17, 2018
Filed under International News, Showcase, Soccer
It has been four years since the last World Cup, and soccer players across the world are all desperate for the World Cup, to be held in Russia, to start. Well get prepared to turn on those TVs. In roughly 27 days, it is time for the 21st edition of the Men's FIFA World Cup. The 2018 Fifa World C...
Looking back on the earthquake that struck Haiti 8 years demonstrates that much is yet to done
January 12, 2018
Filed under International News, News, Showcase
Roger Bilham, one of the first seismologists to visit Haiti after last month's earthquake, calls for UN enforcement of resistant construction in cities with a history of violent tremors. After 240 years of inactivity, the Enriquillo Plantain Garden Fault ruptured on the 12the of January 2010 a...
“Viva la independencia!” cried Hildago in the “Grito de Delores.’
Angel Flores, Reporter
September 17, 2017
Filed under Campus Activities, International News, Showcase, US News
Nearly 300 years ago, one man called for a cry of independence and his issued a command to his fellow citizens and with this cry, the "Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores,” began the Mexican War of Independence. Independence Day in Mexico is a national holiday celebrated on September 16th eve...