Current Events Updates are a compilation of news stories posted every Friday. They are researched over the school week by Journalism staffers. The Crimson is not responsible for any factual inaccuracies in the stories reported. The Current Events Updates from previous weeks can be found here.

Tuesday

from Rachel Howard

North Korea hosted a parade to celebrate Day of the Sun, the birthday of Kim Jong Un’s grandfather. The international press was allowed to broadcast the military show.

Wednesday

from Erin Marquez

Mosse Brown, the oldest person in the world, passed away in Jamaica at 117 years old.

Thursday

from Aubrey Gehman

The pavement outside the White House has been banned permanently due to heightened security measures since recent security breaches.

Friday

from Grace Davis

Gunman Kori Ali Muhammad stalked the streets of downtown Fresno and fatally shot three white men with a .357 revolver. A known Muslim, he shouted “Allahu Akbar”.