Times have surely changed, and we are seeing more and more women making a name for themselves in the sports industry, Amanda Nunes, 35, Cris Cyborg, 38, and Holly Holm, 42, are three of these women. Martial Arts is a sports sector that is stereotypically thought of as a masculine discipline, but these ladies have […]
Month: March 2024
Republican interruption during Biden’s State of the Union Address is despicable. (Op-Ed)
Last night, President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union Address and Republicans felt it appropriate to disrupt his speech and heckle him. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) interrupted the president mid-sentence to remind him of the death of college student Laken Riley. Several other GOP lawmakers told Biden to “say her name” or […]
Substitute teachers are emotional punching bags for students and staff. (Op-Ed)
“You’re just a sub.” I was told that I was “just a sub” more times than I could count during my year and a half of substitute teaching. I was “just a sub,” I was no more than a warm body in a classroom only good for taking attendance and passing out classwork. My primary […]
Chicago Sees First Measles Cases in Five Years Amid Nationwide Resurgence
The city of Chicago has had its first measles cases since 2019, adding to the alarming national trend of increasing illnesses. Two cases have been verified by municipal health authorities, signaling a return of the highly infectious illness. The first case was announced on Thursday by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). The source of the […]
Are sports stadiums becoming more financial trouble than they are worth? (Op-Ed)
Sports cannot be without sports stadiums. Not only do they serve as a gathering place for sports fans everywhere, but they can also be a major economic center for a city. That said, like everything in a post-pandemic world, many sports stadiums have fallen into serious trouble. The main problem is ballooning costs. In recent […]
AI-generated deceptive election data will impact the 2024 election. (Op-Ed)
The image you see above of Donald Trump posing with African American men and women is not real — it was generated by AI. Did you fall for it? Despite Artificial Intelligence platforms having strict rules against creating misleading political and election data, people can easily use AI to create such content. Researchers with the […]
Russian missile hits Odesa, narrowly missing Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister
Only hundreds of feet from where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, a Russian missile exploded early Wednesday morning. Sources report that this was “the closest call ever,” aside from Zelenskyy’s visits to troops on the front lines. Neither of the leaders […]
Patients struggle to get lifesaving medication after cyberattacking on a major health care company
Millions of Americans are in a terrible bind after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a critical division of UnitedHealth Group, forced them to choose between going without life-saving medications or paying out-of-pocket costs for them. A widespread cyber breach was detected on February 21, 2024, and since then, vital systems for medical billing and insurance […]
New York City to deploy National Guard in subways
In response to a recent surge in transit crime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the deployment of National Guard troops and state police troopers into the city’s subway system. Hochul’s initiative aims to reassure riders and enhance safety following a spate of high-profile incidents. The governor’s five-point plan includes the deployment of […]
Super Tuesday key takeaways and results
Super Tuesday, a critical juncture in the 2024 presidential race, unfolded with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerging as dominant figures in their respective party primaries. Spanning over a dozen states, the primaries and caucuses showcased significant wins for both candidates, reinforcing their paths toward securing their party nominations for both Republicans […]
Warner Bros. Discovery shuts down Rooster Teeth
Rooster Teeth, a long-running staple of digital content has been shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after 21 years. Founded in 2003 by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Geoff Ramsey, Jason Saldaña, Gus Sorola, and Joel Heyman, Rooster Teeth made a name for itself within online communities for its popular Red vs. Blue series. Eventually, […]
Gaza ceasefire negotiations fail to reach resolution with Ramadan just days away
The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have spent weeks trying to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas that would result in the release of 40 Israeli hostages in exchange for a six-week ceasefire, the release of some Palestinian hostages, and humanitarian aid. According to two Egyptian officials, the latest round of discussions ended Tuesday […]
