It might be difficult for some people to believe that fifty years ago it was 1974. The critics can check our math, but it remains a fact. So, to celebrate, here is a list of some of the most notable books that have entertained, and maybe even changed, the world in the last five decades. […]
Month: January 2024
Government shutdown looms over Congress
Since 1981, the US government has shut down a total of ten times, with the most recent occurring in late 2018 to early 2019. Now, Americans face yet another shutdown and Washington lawmakers only have three days to change this. In the upcoming week, Congress is getting ready to vote to curtail a full government […]
Jeremy Allen White takes the world by storm in Calvin Klein underwear
In Calvin Klein true fashion, Jeremy Allen White showcased the underwear line, half naked with the NYC skyline as his backdrop. The star of “The Bear” and “Shameless”, took the world by storm as it amassed over 12.7 million dollars in Media Exposure for the clothing company. In only 48 hours, White has been training […]
Trump wins Iowa caucus: What this means for Halley and DeSantis
In a historic moment, Donald Trump won the Iowa caucus at 51%. The first a GOP candidate has gained more than 50% of votes. DeSantis and Halley were neck and neck when it came to the race, however DeSantis beat Halley for second with 21.2% of the votes while Halley came in third with 19.1%. […]
Noah Kahan: 2024 will be his biggest year yet
If you don’t already know by now, Grammy-nominated Noah Kahan is a singer-songwriter from Strafford, Vermont who is making major waves in the music scene. Kahan was signed by Republic Records in 2017 and had his first taste of fame after his first single “Hurt Somebody” went Gold in the United States back in 2019. […]
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ original scores top 29th Critics’ Choice Awards
Social media erupted with Ryan Gosling’s deadpan reaction as “I’m Just Ken” won Best Song at Sunday’s 29th Critics’ Choice Awards. Songwriters Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt received the award on stage, with Ronson additionally thanking Gosling and “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig, both seated in the audience. “Ryan Gosling, this is as much your award […]
Stroman is a terrific pitcher and children’s book author
In speaking to Earl Stroman the father of Marcus Stroman the newest Yankee pitcher, the first thing out of his mouth was… Are your sons staying safe? The reason for that is because he is a retired Suffolk County police officer. He more than most understands the dangers that my sons face every day. Earl […]
Winter Storm Heather moves Northeast after spreading severe cold across the country
Dangerous cold and winter storms continue to blast much of the continental U.S., with freezing rain falling as far south as Florida. Winter Storm Heather on Tuesday began to spread across the northeastern U.S., bringing snow to New York and ending record-long “inchless” streaks in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. The storm prompted winter weather […]
Potato surplus impacts major french fry producers after demand took a dive last year
French fry producer Lamb Weston Holdings reports to write off $71 million after in excess supply to honor last year’s contracts with farmers. The loss is the latest news in an unfortunate chain of events concerning a surplus of potatoes across the North West last year. After facing potato shortages in the the prior two […]
Sagiv Jehezkel detained in Turkey for controversial act of solidarity
Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel was briefly detained last Sunday in Antalya, Turkey, after making a gesture of solidarity with Israeli hostages in Gaza. Antalyaspor suspended Jehezkel over the weekend after showing his bandaged wrist which had the message “100 days, 7/10”. The message was about Sunday marking 100 days since 240 Israelis were taken […]
“Off the shelf” cancer vaccine could help prevent the recurrence of colorectal and pancreatic cancer
A phase 1 study of the drug ELI-002 reveals promising results, according to researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The vaccine is still in the early stages of development, but so far it has shown results in preventing the recurrence of cancers linked to genetic mutations in the KRAS G12D and […]
David O. Russel to direct Linda Ronstadt biopic starring Selena Gomez
Oscar nominated film director David O. Russel is set to direct an upcoming biopic on the life of singer Linda Ronstadt starring singer-songwriter, actress, and teen idol Selena Gomez. This biopic will follow the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice”, which captured her incredible, diverse, and long music career that spanned almost […]
