Day: August 30, 2024

Aiyuk signs back with 49ers

Aiyuk signs back with 49ers

After months of negotiations and even requesting a trade, yesterday evening it was announced the San Fransisco 49ers and their star receiver Brandon Aiyuk had reached an agreement. The deal comes as a four-year $120 million extension, keeping Aiyuk in the Bay until 2029. This deal ties him with Tyreek Hill as the fifth highest-paid […]

The Resurrection of Classic Plays: The Significance of Old Stories

The Resurrection of Classic Plays: The Significance of Old Stories

Classic plays continue to have a special place on stage in the dynamic world of theater, where fresh voices and modern stories are being told all the time. Plays by classic writers like Ibsen, Chekhov, and Shakespeare are being revived in theaters all around the world. But what is it about these ancient tales that […]

Kamala says she will name a Republican to her cabinet if elected

Kamala says she will name a Republican to her cabinet if elected

Current Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris sat down alongside her VP pick Tim Walz to talk to CNN for her first official interview since President Biden dropped out of the election. In the interview, she stated that if elected she would be very interested in having a Republican in her cabinet. “I have […]

The Art of Slow Reading: Rediscovering the Joy in Print Books

The Art of Slow Reading: Rediscovering the Joy in Print Books

The skill of slow reading is becoming more and more uncommon in today’s fast-paced digital environment when information is devoured at breakneck speed. In an attempt to keep up with the constant stream of content, we speed-read books, scan through articles, and browse through countless feeds. But in this rush, we frequently miss out on […]

Smart basketball hoops coming to East Village

Smart basketball hoops coming to East Village

‘The Huupe’, a new smart basketball hoop has been installed at Tompkins Square Park. The founders Paul Anton and Lyth Saeed accompanied Sue Donoghue, the NYC Parks Commissioner, to cut the ribbon yesterday afternoon. They invited some local children to come to learn about this new technology and be the first to play on the […]

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