by Ella Welsh




So the State of the Union address was earlier this week, and as many expected, it was torture. The longest address ever, clocking in at an hour and 48 minutes. Honestly, no one expected anything but lies to come out of Trump’s mouth, but what I didn’t expect was for...
Sports have been a uniting force for many communities within the United States and across the world. But there has been an obvious obstacle hindering certain parts of communities from truly embracing themselves within the wider industry, especially if they wanted to go professional. Money is the biggest divider between...
Yesterday, February 25, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill named retired State Police Lieutenant Colonel Jeanne Hengemuhle as her nominee to serve as superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. As of today, Hengemuhle has stepped into her new role as acting superintendent. However, she still needs to be confirmed...
The State of the Union took place last night, and ended up being one of the longest speeches in the event’s history lasting for nearly two hours. President Trump looked to address where the United States currently stood in several aspects regarding the welfare of the country, touching on topics...
In the past year, the United States has seen a rise in disease outbreaks, with the measles virus gaining the most attention. Despite being nearly entirely eradicated within the US, measles has seen a concerning comeback among children. This is largely due to the rise in anti-vaccination sentiment and vaccine...
Mark your calendars, people, because on Feb. 27, 2026, Bruno Mars is coming out with a brand-new album! Titled The Romantic, Mars announced the new upcoming album on Jan. 7, 2026, and as the release date nears, the excitement and anticipation grow among the fans. Surprisingly debuting as his fourth solo...
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