A worrying number of people in the greater Washington, D.C. area had poor access to food over the last year, suggests a Capital Area Food Bank study. The study, which surveyed 5,300 residents of the D.C-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area, found that 32 percent “experienced food insecurity at some point between May 2022 and April 2023.” Over […]
Day: September 13, 2023
Fashion week intruders: Pranks and protests shake the runways
Fashion Week in New York City is renowned for its glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking runway shows. It’s a platform for designers to showcase their latest creations, celebrities to be seen, and fashion enthusiasts to gather in awe. However, recent events at New York Fashion Week have shown that even the most exclusive and carefully curated […]
UFC and WWE officially merge under TKO holdings
After its initial announcement in April, the $21 billion merger between UFC and WWE officially concluded on September 12th, 2023, with shares now trading on the New York Stock Exchange. With the closing of the merger, both the UFC and WWE are now under the newly formed TKO Group Holdings. Endeavor, UFC’s parent company, will […]
As government shutdown looms overhead, McCarthy begins Biden impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced his intent to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, amid mounting pressure from far-right Republicans and a still-unresolved spending bill deadlock. The inquiry covers allegations that the Biden family has been involved in corruption and abuse of power, following probes by House Republicans into the business dealing of […]
Olivia Rodrigo releases music video for ‘Get Him Back!’
A new music video for Olivia Rodrigo’s latest hit “Get Him Back!” has quickly taken the internet by storm. Fans have been wowed by the fast-paced visuals of the music video, where multiple copies of the singer-songwriter are consumed in fiery conflicting emotions—some exacting revenge on an ex and others dreaming up ways to win […]
Death toll in Libya flooding passes 5,000
Authorities in Derna, Libya reported the devastating flooding had killed at least 5,100 people, with the count expected to rise as more victims are confirmed. Mediterranean Cyclone Daniel made landfall in eastern Libya on Sunday, striking coastal areas and towns with rain and collapsing two dams in the mountains outside Derna. Floodwaters as high as […]
The NCAA sparks outrage and threats after denying Tez Walker eligibility
The world of college athletics is no stranger to controversies and heated debates, but a recent decision by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken it to a whole new level. The NCAA, which oversees collegiate sports for over a thousand colleges and universities across the United States, is facing a firestorm of criticism […]
