A celebrity’s effect on their fan base, particularly young ones, is unsurpassed in the dynamic realms of pop culture and fashion. Celebrities become fashion idols as well as symbols of entertainment due to the devoted fan base that watches their every move and often attempts to dress like their favorite stars. Famous people’s distinct fashion […]
Month: May 2024
Democrats introduce bill to ban foreign payments to U.S. officials after Trump probe
Democrats introduced new legislation on Tuesday that would make it illegal for U.S. officials to accept gifts, bribes, or payments from foreign countries unless it is approved by Congress beforehand. The long-running probe into the foreign financial affairs of former president Donald Trump has prompted this action. Representative Jamie Raskin and Senator Richard Blumenthal have […]
NYC Outdoor Dining spots to shrink in August
New York City might witness a significant decline in outdoor dining options after August. The Gothamist reports that restaurants failing to register for the Outdoor Dining Program by its August 3rd deadline risk losing their outdoor seating areas. The Outdoor Dining Program, dubbed Dining Out NYC, was established by the Eric Adams Administration in response […]
The city that never sleeps is writing! New York declared songwriters’ music capital by Anti-Social Camp 2024
Something loud is coming to the Big Apple! From June 10th to June 15th, the largest songwriting camp in the world will descend upon New York. Drawing in numerous songwriters, producers, and artists, the Anti-Social Camp forms groups of three, assigning one member from each group to collaborate and create something fresh and thrilling. Considering […]
Students Making Money: NCAA Approves Payment for College Sports Teams
For the first time in over 100 years, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), alongside its five power conferences, has decided to allow colleges to directly compensate their players—not for playing the game, but more as an apology by the NCAA. According to ABC, this decision aims to resolve three pending federal antitrust cases against […]
Biden ramps up regulatory agenda on environment and key issues as election looms
President Joe Biden has launched several environmental and other vital problem regulations to cement his legacy as the election looms on the horizon. A historic rule that would force coal-fired power stations to either shut down or collect pollution from their smokestacks is one of these steps. The Democratic administration’s most comprehensive effort to limit […]
Disney to layoff 14% of Pixar Employees
Pixar employees are bracing themselves for layoffs. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pixar will be downsizing its workforce by 14%, affecting approximately 175 employees. Prior to these layoffs, Pixar employed around 1,300 workers. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Pixar employees were anticipating these layoffs due to prior notifications and recent structural changes at Disney, which […]
Israel facing ceasefire demands? New ICJ orders further isolate the Jewish state
The Israel-Gaza war has garnered international attention. Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters have been seen in various countries, protests have been held, and everyone is in fear of what might happen next. Now, Gaza’s city of Rafah has gotten into the crosshairs of war. After being warned by President Biden that they shouldn’t attack Rafah directly, […]
UK Fashion Brand The Vampire’s wife closes down
The renowned UK occasion-wear fashion brand, The Vampire’s Wife, will cease operations and trading. The brand made the announcement on its website on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to clients and fans for their support. “Despite a period of positive growth and sales,” the message read, “the upheaval in the wholesale market has had dramatic implications for […]
Books to Movies vs Original Ideas: What makes a good sequel? (Op-Ed)
From Disney princesses to John ‘Jigsaw’ Kramer, it’s no secret that sequels, spinoffs, and whole franchises can happen anywhere and everywhere. There is, however, always a risk. Sequels have the potential to make or break a franchise, depending on how they’re handled and when they are released. Movie franchises based on popular novels and comic […]
It’s been nearly 2 years since Roe v Wade was overturned, how much have things changed? (Op-Ed)
June 2022 will forever live in infamy: nearly two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned the one nationwide law that protected women’s right to access an abortion, Roe v. Wade, and put that decision in the hands of the states. Over 50% of states currently have some form of limitation on abortion, NPR claims, and […]
Storm Watch: will there be more hurricanes this year for the Atlantic?
Buckle up, East Coast! This summer might be one wild ride. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hurricane season might be more active than normal. If these predictions ring true, it’ll be a massive shift from the relatively calm summer of 2023. While cities and states have yet to be named, the […]
