eauty regimes seem to be getting longer and longer. It seems that in the crusade for healthy, shiny, and silky hair, no steps are too many. This past week, “pre-wash” was among the most searched beauty-related terms on TikTok. So, what is this all about, and do you need to jump on this trend?
Day: April 8, 2022
Will Smith Banned from Attending the Oscars for the Next 10 Years
Will Smith will be paying a huge price for slapping comedian Chris Rock. The Academy has announced in a statement today that the Oscar-winning actor has been banned from attending the Oscars gala and other Academy events for the next 10 years.
Op-Ed: How Many Streaming Services are Too Many?
First, there was Netflix. It was new and liberating. For a cheap subscription, you could get access to countless TV shows and movies, and best of all, without any ads. Many of us were quick to cancel or downgrade our cable subscriptions. We could watch as many episodes of our favorite TV shows as we wanted whenever we desired. Soon enough Hulu came along, followed by Amazon Prime, Apple TV, HBO, and the list goes on.
The Reality of Which is Safer: Marijuana and Alcohol
For decades the federal government, and many governments throughout the world, have considered marijuana to be a dangerous drug. So dangerous that it needed to be strictly criminalized. However, in the eyes of lawmakers and much of the public, alcohol is not regarded with the same caution. This is despite the fact that marijuana is much safer for your body and doesn’t cause violent and dangerous behavior. So why is alcohol so much more socially acceptable, even today?
Floyd Mayweather Back in the Ring
45-year-old boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will be facing “Dangerous” Don Moore in an exhibition boxing match on May 14. The 8-round event will take place on the helicopter landing pad of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, and it will be broadcasted by the digital streaming service LIVENow via pay-per-view.
Pink Floyd Releases First New Single in 28 Years to Support Ukraine
After 28 years of no new music from the iconic English rock band, Pink Floyd, they’ve come together once more to create something new for a good cause. On April 8th, they released a new single, “Hey Hey Rise Up”, which also features vocals from Andriy Khlyvnyuk, singer for the Ukrainian band Boombox. All proceeds from the song will be donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
Nets’ Scorer Herb Turetzky Dies at 76
Herb Turetzky has been the best and the only scorer that the Brooklyn Nets ever needed, but he recently passed away at age 76 in his beloved home at Whitestone, Queens. As a dedicated basketball fan, Turetzky had primary lateral sclerosis, which causes an issue in the nerves of the brain system to send messages on movement. He attended the basketball games with his wheelchair.
YANKEE BATBOYS FOREVER
When you’re a little boy and you are a baseball fan and you go to games the first thing you look at is the players. You fantasize about someday possibly becoming a major leaguer. In the process of looking out on the field, you always notice the little kids in uniform with no number on […]
Ketanji Brown Jackson Officially the First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice
On Thursday, April 7th, Ketanji Brown Jackson was voted in as the 116th Supreme Court Justice. Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden to replace Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring at the age of 83. Jackson, who is 51 years old, has made history by becoming the first black woman to ever hold this title.
If You Haven’t Noticed, the World is Melting and We Need to Do Something About Climate Change
This year, climatologists expect an increase of 1.96 degrees Fahrenheit over pre-industrial averages. This will be Earth’s hottest year yet. Deserts are already dry as it is, but forests are being affected with climate change as the land becomes bone dry.
13-Year-Old Girl Gets Arrested in a Violent Bronx Robbery
On Wednesday, a 13-year-old girl was caught mugging a 76-year-old woman in the Bronx. The girl was seen grabbing the old woman’s purse and yanking it until the old woman fell in the lobby. The old woman ended up getting a fractured hip. There were two other teens who came by and were also suspected of their involvement in the robbery.
COVID Cases Rising Because of Spring Break
Winter is gone and spring is finally here. For families and college students, this is the opportunity to relax and hit the beaches. Spring break is a popular time for young people to hit warmer destinations, but that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 has completely disappeared.
