The shutdown started at midnight of Thursday, 21st December. So far, it has been going on for 20 days, and if it lasts past this weekend, it will be the longest shutdown on the record.
Mainstream breaking news is tied to gaining attention and profit, shackled in political allies, limited filming and data collection feasibility, and treads on eggshells around religiously fuelled conflict. Therefore, it is vital in such a politically tumultuous time that we are proactive in educating ourselves on the world’s crises.