Multiple social platforms owned under the social media conglomerate Meta experienced a “technical issue” Tuesday morning. Apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, Meta’s competitor to X (Twitter), were unable to load content and/or forcefully logged certain users out of their accounts, displaying written “crash” messages and alleging that certain users passwords were not correct […]
Month: March 2024
Russian Foreign Ministry threatens to remove German journalists
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova revealed that Russia is ready to expel all German journalists from the country in the wake of a leaked conversation between German military officers. In the leaked audio, officers discussed Taurus long-range missile deliveries to Ukraine, the training of Ukrainian forces, and a possible strike by Kyiv on a […]
Haiti declares state of emergency after mass jailbreak perpetrated by armed gangs
Haiti’s government has imposed a 72-hour state of emergency and curfew after armed gangs stormed two of the country’s largest prisons. The two prisons, one in the capital of Port-au-Prince and another in Croix-des-Bouquets were overrun by gang members on Sunday. Authorities believe that almost all 4,000 inmates from Haiti’s National Penitentiary in the capital […]
Impeachment should be a disqualification for re-running for public office (Op-Ed)
In the entire history of the U.S. presidency, there have only been four presidents who have been impeached. Impeachment, defined by Oxford Languages as “a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office”, is one of the most controversial and scandalous occurrences that can be brought against a public official, and has […]
Three of the hottest Spanish-speaking artists that will have English speakers wanting to learn Spanish (Op-Ed)
Being bilingual is truly a blessing for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons that make me thankful for knowing two languages is that I get to listen to a variety of different music that isn’t just in different genres but in different languages. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages […]
Comic books and graphic novels aren’t just for children. (Op-Ed)
There is a common misconception that comics are for children; worse, there is a misconception that comics are for uneducated people who read at a low level. This simply isn’t the case. Comics and graphic novels can tell compelling, emotional, dark, adult stories. The first graphic novel I read was in an undergraduate class at […]
Fashion can be used as a political tool (Op-Ed)
As time goes on, fashion becomes more than just an aesthetic decision; it becomes a dynamic medium for political expression and the formation of individual identities. The notion that the clothes we wear convey a great deal about our values, social circles, and political opinions is not a recent idea, but rather something that with […]
The Essential Role of Soundtracks in Movies (Op-Ed)
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about your life having a soundtrack, as if every moment was accompanied by the perfect song? There’s a reason for that. Music has an incredible power to bring images to life and evoke emotions. In movies, this power is used to craft a magic experience that captivates audiences. A […]
Stroman, Soto enjoying the Yankee life that Urshela cherished
This weekend represented a tale of three baseball lives. I received a call from Earl Stroman, the father of Marcus Stroman. Earl is a retired New York police officer who was my son’s Jon-Erik longtime mentor in the Suffolk County police department. We got together in Sarasota Florida to watch his oldest son Marcus pitch […]
The Globetrotters like the Yankees, always a world brand
The Globetrotters Rise Again I am living and breathing proof of George Steinbrenner’s interest, passion, and support for people of diverse backgrounds. If it wasn’t for him going the extra mile to help me as a troubled 17-year-old I don’t know where I would be today. We saw so many instances that the public never […]
Stephen Curry leads Golden State Warriors to victory over New York Knicks
The Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 110-99 Thursday night. Mr. Curry had nine points before the opposing team scored, and he finished with 31 points as well as 11 rebounds, according to SportsMax. Johnathan Kuminga added 25 points for the game, Klay Thompson 16, and Chris Paul 11 while Curry ended it […]
Blockbuster blizzard due to slam California with 12 feet of snow
In the next few days, the mountainous parts of California are likely to see blizzard conditions brought on by a major winter storm that has the potential to bring huge amounts of snow, wind gusts reaching high speeds, and other unusual weather conditions. Those traveling face a significant threat as this storm is expected to blanket the state with the heaviest […]
