Lifetime is a channel of reality shows and TV movies, the latter of which falls under one of two categories: ideas or, as Lifetime calls it, a “Ripped from the Headlines” story. But which one comes out on top? Well, let’s look at both of them to find out! Original movies from Lifetime might […]
Month: August 2024
Massive Wildfires spread throughout California
On July 24th a fire erupted in the Sacramento Valley city of Chico. Officials close to the situation have said that the fire was caused by arson. Just over two weeks later, this fire is still burning, wreaking havoc across California. The Park Fire has burned 414,000 acres across the state, the dry weather allowing […]
With nearly 600 bills to go through in just under five months, Gov. Hochul’s going to be busy for the rest of 2024
This past week, numerous bills designed to simplify the voting process were signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. According to Spectrum News NY, some of these bills will start taking effect just in time for the fall election. With one of these new measures, pre-registered voters, those under 18 who will be old enough to vote […]
Love thrillers? Check out these amazing authors (Op-Ed)
A self-diagnosed bookworm, I have to say I’m partial to thrillers. The suspense, carefully written characters, and not knowing what’ll happen next make for a perfect read. For those who love thrillers or want to get into them, I’ve compiled a list of thriller authors, and one of their books I’d recommend, for you to […]
The problem with internet dieticians (Op-Ed)
While they might claim that they are “fighting diet culture”, it feels like internet dieticians, whether making a YouTube short or a twenty-minute-long video, only add to the problem. Let me be clear: I have nothing against dieticians, they can help people reach their goals, overcome problems surrounding food, or adjust to a new diet […]
White Castle lowering the price of their burgers
With the cost of living being what it is today, many fast-food chains have decided to discount their prices and create value meals to make things more affordable for their customers. White Castle has now begun to follow suit. The franchise recently announced they would be charging $7.99 for a sack of 10 of their […]
N.Y.S. Board of Regents sets new active shooter drill requirements for state schools
It’s a terrible truth that we live in a world where school shootings have been normalized to the point that schools have started active shooter drills. While this is a way to ensure students are prepared for the worst-case scenarios, some argue that the drills are becoming too realistic. These people believe that actors, props, […]
Knicks name Jalen Brunson team Captain
On Tuesday the New York Knicks announced that their All-Star point guard would be named the team’s next captain. Brunson is now the 36th captain in franchise history and the first one since the 2018-19 season. The last captains were Lance Thomas and Courtney Lee. Although naming a team captain is no longer a big […]
Reports say that Trump attempted to hurt Shapiro’s chance at VP
With Kamala Harris announcing Tuesday that her running mate would be Tim Walz, reports came out that Trump and his campaign preferred Walz over the Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro. Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes will be crucial for this upcoming election. The Trump campaign felt that having to go against Shapiro on the ticket […]
Iconic Video Game Magazine Game Informer Shuts Down
The video game community was hit with the sudden loss of an influential video game publication over the weekend. Iconic video game news magazine “Game Informer” suddenly announced its closure last week after 33 years of publication. Initially published in 1991, “Game Informer” was well-known for its monthly physical magazine that contained reviews, editor columns, […]
With steady international demand, Ralph Lauren beats its profit estimates
Designer brand Ralph Lauren has beaten its first-quarter profit estimates despite slow sales in the U.S. What the U.S. lacks in demand for designer brands, Europe and China have certainly seen when it comes to Ralph Lauren’s denim wear and polo shirts. Wholesale retailers in the U.S. were extremely cautious concerning planning inventory this year. […]
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale disappoints
Last Sunday, the season two finale of “House of the Dragon” debuted on Max. The season’s eighth episode was coming off the heels of one of the best episodes of the entire series, and what appeared to be the beginning of a massive war. Except it wasn’t. For those unfamiliar, “House of the Dragon” is […]
