Solcyre Burga

Solcyre (Sol) Burga is a general assignment reporter at TIME. She covers U.S. news with a focus on student loans and LGBTQ+ issues.

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What to Know About the U.S. Osprey Aircraft Crash in Japan that Killed At Least 1

Authorities say the aircraft, a CV-22 Osprey from the U.S. Air Force Yokota Air Base, crashed near the island of Kyushu.

By Solcyre Burga and Chad de Guzman

After 17 Days, 41 Construction Workers Trapped in a Tunnel in India Are Rescued

Images emerged Tuesday of the workers being greeted by officials and adorned with flower garlands.

By Solcyre Burga and Armani Syed

U.K. Museum Says Roman Emperor Was a Trans Woman

The museum has decided that it will now refer to Elagabalus, who ruled from 218 to 222 AD, with the pronouns she/her. 

By Solcyre Burga

Gaza-Based Poet Mosab Abu Toha Reunites With Family After Israeli Detention

After international outcry over his unexplained detention and temporary unknown whereabouts, the 31-year-old writer was released on Tuesday.

By Chad de Guzman and Solcyre Burga

Turkeys Cost Less This Thanksgiving. Here’s Why

The cost of your Thanksgiving turkey will be slightly lower this year

By Solcyre Burga

Why the FDA Is Screening Cinnamon Imports for Lead

The FDA is investigating cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products amid reports of elevated blood lead levels in at least 34 people.

By Solcyre Burga

How to Prepare for Thanksgiving Travel

More than 55 million people are expected to travel in the U.S.

By Solcyre Burga

Why Starbucks Workers Are Striking on One of the Busiest Days of the Year

"We won't work unless you provide us respectable conditions to work in."

By Solcyre Burga

The Investigation into Eric Adams’ 2021 Campaign: What to Know

Here's what to know about the investigation into Adams' 2021 campaign.

By Solcyre Burga

Is What's Happening in Gaza a Genocide?

Scholars are torn on whether the current conflict can be yet classified a genocide officially.

By Solcyre Burga

How to Record Your Family's History

By preserving your relatives' voices, you have a gift to pass down for generations

By Solcyre Burga

How to Make Family Meals Work

Frequent family meals help improve relationships. Here's how to get started

By Solcyre Burga

Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Causes Massive Fire

The explosion at Sound Resource Solutions took place on Wednesday morning, according to San Jacinto County officials. 

By Solcyre Burga

Will Biden's New Student Loan Plan Work?

Legal scholars explain why they're doubtful the Higher Education Act will prove a successful route to forgiving student debt.

By Solcyre Burga

The Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Come Sunday, Nov. 5, many Americans may lament the loss of an hour of sunlight in the evenings as clocks are set back an hour, and Daylight Saving Time ends.

By Solcyre Burga

Biden Announces New Student Loan Forgiveness Effort

The DOE first announced its intention to pursue broader relief for borrowers through the Higher Education Act in June.

By Solcyre Burga

Biden Says Gaza Conflict Will Stop 'When Hamas No Longer Maintains Capacity to Murder'

President Joe Biden continues to offer support for Israel amid the Israel-Hamas War, while urging for humanitarian pauses in Gaza.

By Solcyre Burga and Mallory Moench

How Google's Antitrust Trial Could Change Internet Search

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the company violated of the Sherman Act.

By Solcyre Burga

How to See This Year's 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse

On Saturday Oct. 14, people across the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern U.S. will be treated to a rare celestial spectacle.

By Solcyre Burga

World Leaders React to Israel-Hamas War

Global leaders have been watching tension in the Middle East escalate after Hamas unleashed an attack on Israel

By Solcyre Burga and Mallory Moench
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