Day: April 26, 2024

Why does Taylor Swift evoke such strong hatred? (Op-Ed)

Why does Taylor Swift evoke such strong hatred? (Op-Ed)

Few people in the world of pop culture inspire as intense hatred as Taylor Swift. Given the profound bond she creates among women and the boundless happiness she bestows to many young girls, it’s a perplexing phenomenon. By writing songs that speak to women’s experiences without letting her image be used for commercial gain, Swift […]

2 off-duty NYPD police officers charged with sexual assault against drunk Bronx woman

2 off-duty NYPD police officers charged with sexual assault against drunk Bronx woman

Two NYPD police officers have recently been charged with sexually abusing an intoxicated woman at a Bronx bar in 2023. The incident occurred while the officers were off-duty. The officers accused are Christian Garcia, 32, and Julio Alcantara-Santiago, 40, both were arrested Tuesday morning, according to CBS News. Prosecutors state that Garcia and Alcantara-Santiago were […]

“Late Night with the Devil” had a fantastic premise, but poor execution. (Op-Ed)

“Late Night with the Devil” had a fantastic premise, but poor execution. (Op-Ed)

Indie horror films do not have to be made with a high budget to be a cult classic or hit success. Take Terrifier, for example, a film that is so low-budget and unsettling that it has developed a mass following of Art the Clown lovers. Late Night with the Devil and all the markings of […]

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece. (Op-Ed)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece. (Op-Ed)

After the critical success of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) changed the gaming industry forever, it is not surprising that the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK), would do the same. BOTW, released in 2017, inspired many game developers to expand upon the creativity and mechanics of open-world games; Genshin Impact, […]

Religion shouldn’t influence political decisions (Op-Ed)

Religion shouldn’t influence political decisions (Op-Ed)

The proper role of religion in influencing political choices has long been a source of heated controversy in American politics. Supreme Court decisions and continuing disputes show how difficult it is to draw lines between religion and government, even if the First Amendment makes that distinction quite apparent. With this background, it’s clear that religious […]

U.S. and China set to pave new ground in AI dialogue amid TikTok standoff

U.S. and China set to pave new ground in AI dialogue amid TikTok standoff

The two world powers are preparing for their first-ever high-level discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) soon, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, which is a major move that might mean a change in U.S.-China ties. Regardless of the current impasse on the future of the famous social media app TikTok, the two countries […]

Bronx cops fatally shoot pit bull that mauled owner to death

Bronx cops fatally shoot pit bull that mauled owner to death

NYPD cops were forced to shoot and kill a pit bull that fatally mauled its owner in the Bronx early Friday, officials said. The officers were called to the Simpson St. apartment near Home St. in Morrisania at about 3:10 a.m. where they found the dog latched onto its 41-year-old owner’s throat. The dog, named […]

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