Day: May 8, 2024

Rory Mcllroy halts return to PGA Tour Policy Board

Rory Mcllroy halts return to PGA Tour Policy Board

The PGA Tour’s policy board will likely not see the return of one of its board members. According to ESPN, No. 2 global golfer Rory McIlroy will not be returning to the PGA Tour’s policy due to the discussions over is possible return on the policy board by its members. Alongside Mcllroy, the policy board […]

Panera is making the right choice by discontinuing their “Charged” drink menu (Op-Ed)

Panera is making the right choice by discontinuing their “Charged” drink menu (Op-Ed)

Panera Bread’s decision to remove Charged Lemonade from its menu marks a strategic move towards prioritizing customer health and satisfaction.  The caffeinated beverage, which has been embroiled in controversy and legal battles, will soon be replaced by a lineup of new, refreshing options aimed at catering to diverse tastes and preferences without the inclusion of […]

Self-driving cars are a disaster waiting to happen (Op-Ed)

Self-driving cars are a disaster waiting to happen (Op-Ed)

The concept of self-driving cars promises a future where commuting is safer, more convenient, and environmentally friendly. Yet, beneath this glossy facade lies a myriad of ethical, technological, and societal concerns that render the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles not only dangerous but also irresponsible. At the forefront of these apprehensions is the issue of […]

Has Disney reached its peak for sequels and remakes? (Op-Ed)

Has Disney reached its peak for sequels and remakes? (Op-Ed)

Disney has always been lauded for its incredible filmmaking abilities and creative, original storytelling.  However, as of late, there’s been an influx of sequels and remakes to these classic tales, despite there not being a large public demand for such productions. What’s causing Disney to pursue a rehashing of recycled content, rather than look forward […]

The Grammys are not a symbol of talent and success (Op-Ed)

The Grammys are not a symbol of talent and success (Op-Ed)

For many years, the Grammy Awards have served as the music industry’s pinnacle of achievement recognition. But the Grammys’ once-gilded reputation has faded with the years, and many wonder whether they are as meaningful as they were. Closer inspection exposes a defective system that puts popularity ahead of quality, causing worthy artists to be overshadowed […]

Tommy DeVito feels Sinatra spirit on Homeplate NY – Patsy’s Family Restaurant

Tommy DeVito feels Sinatra spirit on Homeplate NY – Patsy’s Family Restaurant

Homeplate NY paid a visit to the historic Patsy’s Family Restaurant on 56th Street and Broadway. The famed Chef Marcus was seen in the kitchen with Chef and owner Sal Scognamillo. The honorary chef for the day was the New York Giants Quarterback and the darling of all New York sports fans this past winter, […]

U.S. arms shipment pause fuels Israeli frustration over Rafah concerns

U.S. arms shipment pause fuels Israeli frustration over Rafah concerns

The US has taken the unexpected step of suspending a large armaments shipment to Israel, highlighting the escalating tensions, due to fears of possible military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The decision has caused significant frustration among Israeli officials and has far-reaching consequences in the diplomatic community. Concerns that these weapons would […]

Will BioWare finally reveal details about upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf? (Op-Ed)

Will BioWare finally reveal details about upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf? (Op-Ed)

It has been almost ten years since the 2014 release of Dragon Age: Inquisition. For almost a decade, I have been yearning for the promised next game in the series to no avail. When EA and BioWare finally revealed the title of the sequel, I was beyond elated, but they have been tight-lipped in revealing […]

Robert Downey Jr. to make exciting Broadway debut shows his range as an actor. (Op-Ed)

Robert Downey Jr. to make exciting Broadway debut shows his range as an actor. (Op-Ed)

Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. will make his Broadway debut in the new Ayad Akhtar play McNeal, directed by Bartlett Sher. The Lincoln Center Theater production will run from September 5 through November 24 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Downey Jr. will play Jacob McNeal, a “perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature,” […]

As Israel’s invasion of Rafah looms, the U.S. must not supply more weapons. (Op-Ed)

As Israel’s invasion of Rafah looms, the U.S. must not supply more weapons. (Op-Ed)

Israel has ordered the evacuation of Rafah as incursion looms. Roughly 50,000 people have fled the city, but that is not an option for everyone, as most do not have anywhere else to go. By Tuesday morning, Israeli airstrikes on Rafah had killed 23 people, including six children, according to hospital officials in southern Gaza. […]

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