Federal agencies have seized millions of dollars of electronic cigarettes entering U.S. ports, with thousands still reportedly entering the country from China. Over 11,500 unique vaping products can currently be found in U.S. stores, up from 9,000 in June. While vaping among teens and adolescents dropped last year, a government survey reported in November that […]
Month: January 2024
Korean ‘color analysis’ technique: Is it the next big thing?
Korea, a country that some people may consider as the world’s beauty capital, is responsible for producing the latest beauty trends that go viral around the world. One of those trends being the new and fascinating color analysis. Color analysis is based on a trend from the 80s that would essentially group people into seasons […]
Michigan, Kentucky, Connecticut, and Georgia Capitols evacuated amid bomb threats
Multiple state Capitols in the South and Midwest regions of the United States have been evacuated amid bomb threats; these states include Michigan, Kentucky, Georgia, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Montana. The threats were received Wednesday morning causing multiple state capitols to conduct lockdowns and evacuations of their premises as police investigated. No dangerous items were found, […]
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ken the EP’ reimagines the song for holidays and dance
It’s got Christmas, it’s got disco, it’s got an acoustic version. On Dec. 20, Ryan Gosling released the much-anticipated “Ken the EP,” a compilation of three new versions of the “Barbie” movie’s show-stealing power ballad “I’m Just Ken.” The release was paired with an official music video for the first track, the festively smooth “I’m […]
Despicable Me 4 to release in 2024
The next installment in the Despicable Me franchise is set to arrive later this year. While no plot has officially been revealed, Despicable Me 4, Illumination’s latest work, is said to follow directly after Despicable Me 3. The movie is directed by Chris Renaud, co-directed by Patrick Delage, and written by The White Lotus screenwriter […]
Birmingham fires manager Wayne Rooney
After 15 games and nine defeats, Birmingham City has fired Wayne Rooney as manager of the Birmingham City F.C. Birmingham’s owners, Knighthead Capital Management, removed Rooney and first team coach Carl Robinson on Tuesday, following a 3-0 New Year’s Day defeat to Leeds United. “Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that […]
California firearm ban goes into effect amid legal challenges
A new California law which would prohibit the carry of guns in most public places took effect Monday, following a federal appeals court ruling. The law, known as Senate Bill 2, prohibits anyone from carrying concealed firearms in 26 types of public spaces, including parks, playgrounds, sidewalks and parking lots in school zones, churches, zoos, […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to WWE
A surprise cameo Monday night has left many WWE fans clamoring for more. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned to the stage in a surprise appearance on the first Monday episode of WWE Raw in San Diego, California. According to WWE, the star interrupted popular WWE wrestler Jinder Mahal’s rant on the current political state of […]
Lil Nas X collaborates with Coach for winter capsule collection
Another collaboration between Lil Nas X and Coach closes out the year of 2023. Titled “The Lil Nas X Drop”, Coach has given the popular singer “creative reigns” on the design of this capsule collection, working alongside Coach’s creative director Stuart Vevers. This collection featured a colorful and cozy clothing selection aiming to bring a […]
‘Steamboat Willie’ and other cartoons enter public domain
Disney’s 96-year-old cartoon “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain on Monday with the turn of the new year, alongside the earliest depiction of the character Tigger and Charlie Chaplin’s film “Circus.” The expiration of the copyright has been widely interpreted to mean Mickey Mouse himself is now public domain – however, this only applies to […]
“The Secret”, Rhonda Byrne’s take on “Like attracts like”
It is no secret that the benefits of the law of attraction have been theorized on and written about by many thinkers of all fields for centuries. Australian-born writer and producer Rhonda Byrne never claimed to be the author of such a concept, she was introduced to it when reading “The Science of Getting Rich” […]
The legacy of “The Sopranos” on crime drama television
Many crime drama shows have left their mark on television history, from shows like “The Wire” and “True Detective” to “Breaking Bad” and “BoardWalk Empire”. Audiences can not get enough of storylines that take place in true-life scenarios with high stakes. David Chase’s “The Sopranos” has been pointed out by critics and industry insiders as […]
