US Marine veteran Trevor Reed was wrongfully detained in Russia in 2019. Now, he has just been released to see his beloved friends and family again. His family said, “Today, our prayers have been answered and Trevor is safely on his way back to the United States.” Reed came with a prisoner swap when the United States returned pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko who went to prison in 2011 for importing over $100 million worth of cocaine.
Month: April 2022
The European Art Fair Returns to New York
It has been two years since the last European Art Fair. Hosted at the Park Avenue Armory, the European Art Fair will be shown in person from May 6-10. The event had to be postponed many times due to the pandemic, and art lovers are dying to see it. The event will include more than 90 art dealers with many highest-profile entries. The entries will include work from Independent New York, Art Basel, TEFAF Maastricht, and Masterpiece London.
Op-Ed: Movie Reboots Do More Harm than Good
When anyone hears the word “reboot,” it can prompt an annoyed or enthusiastic response. For decades, movie franchises and studios have been shooting out reboots. Now more than ever, reboots are being created with the idea of nostalgia being the main driving force. However, when it comes to these reboots, fans of the original movies are usually not so happy when movie franchises decide to reboot the originals.
Megan Thee Stallion Interview with Gayle King Turns Emotional
On Monday morning, April 25, rapper Megan Thee Stallion opened up about the alleged shooting involving rapper Tory Lanez in an emotional and heartfelt interview with CBS Mornings, Gayle King. Before releasing the full interview with Gayle King, CBS Morning released excerpts from the interview that showed the rapper talking about the moments leading up to the alleged shooting.
Manhattan Rent Rising Fast
Manhattan is facing significant rent increases, and residents are worried. Supply and demand forces are at play as residents who left during the pandemic return to the city. However, rent-stabilized properties aren’t safe either. According to The Rent Guidelines Board, the board held virtual meetings and public hearings to discuss increasing rent prices in rent-stabilized apartments up to 4.5% for one-year leases and up to 9% for two-year leases.
Mental Health Becomes Unbearable for U.S. Teens
The shadows of depression and suicide have been creeping into the lives of American teens. One 13-year-old girl from Minneapolis ran into the woods. The mother saw her daughter’s phone and she was shocked to see that there was self-harm from her daughter’s ankles in the pictures. She followed her daughter into the woods in hopes that her daughter would not commit suicide.
Mark Emmert Steps Down as President of the NCAA
In a mutual agreement with Mark Emmert, he would step down as the president of the NCAA by the middle of next year. This decision has made administrators and executives frustrated. John J. DeGioia, the Georgetown University president, said, “With the significant transitions underway within college sports, the timing of this decision provides the association with consistent leadership during the coming months plus the opportunity to consider what will be the future role of the president.”
Kamala Harris Tests Positive for COVID
The White House has announced that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. From here, she will be working remotely and refrain from face-to-face contact with President Joe Biden. Kirsten Allen, press secretary to the vice president, said, “She has not been a close contact to the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules. She will follow CDC guidelines and the advice of her physicians. The Vice President will return to the White House when she tests negative.”
NYC Recovery in Mayor Adams’s “State of the City” Speech
Public safety and equality are key to Mayor Eric Adams’s vision in improving New York City. His first couple of months have proved to be a struggle when violent crime and homelessness rose. Mayor Adams acknowledged these challenges, but this is not going to deter him from making changes to the city’s safety protocol so the city is pleasant for both tourists and residents.
Paulo Londra and Bizarrap Launch Music Session, and It Goes Viral
Argentinian DJ and producer Bizarrap launched last Monday his long-awaited Music Session number 23 alongside urban singer Paulo Londra, and fans on social media went wild. The two had been promising a collaboration for a long time, and fans had been speculating that session number 23—which at the time was skipped, jumping directly from 22 to 24—was a space saved for Paulo Londra’s return. It turns out it was.
Op-Ed: How BBLs Are Changing the Fashion World
BBL fashion has taken the world by storm this year over social media platforms like Tiktok and Twitter. A term coined on social media platforms perfectly describes the fashion trend that caters to a body type achieved by one of the most painful and dangerous plastic surgeries, the Brazilian Butt Lift. Popularized by some of the most prominent celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Saweetie, Nicki Minaj, – and many more, the BBL consists of the widening of the hips, flattening the stomach, and enlarging the breasts and buttocks to achieve an “hourglass figure.”
Top 5 Reasons you Should Try Immersive Theater
After such a long time staying at home and enjoying little to no socialization, immersive theater has been coming back to New York City, and it’s offering people a chance for much-needed liberation. And although I have always found immersive performances incredibly moving and unforgettable, now more than ever I hope everyone will consider these top 5 reasons to give these productions a chance.
