Day: May 30, 2024

Should sports betting be banned? (Op-Ed)

Should sports betting be banned? (Op-Ed)

Sports betting has an undeniable grip on the sports industry. ESPN reported that sports betting generated over $10.92 billion in 2023 alone. Currently, 38 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized sports betting, including Florida, which legalized it in November 2023. However, sports betting isn’t the only industry that has seen a boost. The entire American […]

Election year 2024 is going to be the worst one yet (Op-Ed)

Election year 2024 is going to be the worst one yet (Op-Ed)

Election years are always a tumultuous time for America, and the last two were particularly notable: 2016: Hillary Clinton became the first female candidate to make it as far as she did. 2020: COVID-19 disrupted the entire year. Now it’s 2024, and something tells me this election year will be equally eventful. Most likely, the […]

Not clear for takeoff! Nassau County requesting no-fly zones in response to Cricket World Cup threat

Not clear for takeoff! Nassau County requesting no-fly zones in response to Cricket World Cup threat

The Cricket World Cup is coming to Long Island, and so are lots of precautions. Nassau County, Long Island, has been selected to host the T20 Cricket World Cup, one of the biggest cricket events worldwide. However, recent commotion has caught the eye of local officials. According to Gothamist, a social media post threatening the […]

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