Month: September 2024

Vintage Revival: The Reasons Why the Fashion Scene Is Steeping Into Nostalgia

Vintage Revival: The Reasons Why the Fashion Scene Is Steeping Into Nostalgia

The fashion industry has witnessed a noticeable comeback of vintage styles in recent years. Designers and consumers alike are embracing nostalgia, from 70s boho and 60s mod styles to 80s neon and 90s grunge looks. What, though, is behind this “vintage revival”? The reason why fashion is regressing is due to multiple variables. Cultural Patterns […]

Decentralized Governance: Is Blockchain Technology About to Change the Political Landscape?

Decentralized Governance: Is Blockchain Technology About to Change the Political Landscape?

Originally created for currency, blockchain technology is now being investigated for its ability to change governance. Fundamentally, blockchain is an immutable, decentralized ledger technology that enables safe network-wide data storage without the need for middlemen. With the use of this technology, there are now more opportunities to increase public trust in governance institutions, decrease corruption, […]

Bills @ Dolphins Thursday Night Football Preview

Bills @ Dolphins Thursday Night Football Preview

Tonight, on Amazon Prime Video’s first Thursday Night Football game of the season, the 1-0 Bills will take on their division rival 1-0 Dolphins. Every time these teams face off, it’s been a must-watch. Four out of the last five matchups have been decided by just one possession. I predict another close game tonight, along […]

Valarie D’Elia dies at 64

Valarie D’Elia dies at 64

After a long 18-month battle with ALS, longtime travel reporter Valarie D’Elia passed away on Tuesday. The adored journalist did work for HBO, the Travel Channel, WOR Radio Network, and of course NY1. She was most known for her infamous “Travel with Val” segments that became popular with New Yorkers on NY1.“She is survived by her husband […]

Trump’s comment from the Debate goes Viral.

Trump’s comment from the Debate goes Viral.

Last night was the first Presidential Debate between current VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. There were many memorable moments throughout the night, including multiple that were poked fun at on social media. One of these moments was Donald Trump saying he had “concepts of a plan” when asked about healthcare. The quote […]

Yanks call up Jasson Dominguez

Yanks call up Jasson Dominguez

Prior to Monday’s series opener vs the Kansas City Royals, the Yankees called up outfielder Jasson Domínguez.  In his first game back, he went 1/4 with a stolen base and run scored in his first game in the Bronx in exactly 365 days. Before Monday’s matchup Domínguez.  “This is a dream. Since I started playing, […]

Doug E Fresh’s Harlem Brownstone Auctioned Off

Doug E Fresh’s Harlem Brownstone Auctioned Off

This afternoon the Harlem Blackstone that Doug E Fresh lost to foreclosure will be auctioned off. The property is a four-level brownstone located at 251 W. 131st St. in Harlem. The Brownstone has complex ownership, as Fresh’s mom, Arlene Davis, purchased the building under her name in 2007. In 2014, Davis passed away, and Fresh […]

Macaulay Culkin to tour with ‘Home Alone’ this Winter

Macaulay Culkin to tour with ‘Home Alone’ this Winter

“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin announced on the Today show that he will go on tour and revisit the role that made him famous. Culkin will tour the US this winter to watch a special screening of his beloved film with “Home Alone” enthusiasts. After the showing, he will be interviewed on stage and then […]

Beyonce’s Country album snubbed at CMAs

Beyonce’s Country album snubbed at CMAs

Yesterday the Country Music Association announced all of the nominees for this year’s 58th award show. Among those names were Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson. Yet one pretty popular name did not make the list, Beyoncé. In March, Beyonce released an all-country album for the first time.  The record […]

Dom’s Top 5 College Football Teams after Week 2

Dom’s Top 5 College Football Teams after Week 2

Week two of the college football season is in the books, and with that comes the latest AP Poll for the best teams in the country. This week the poll reads 1. Georgia 2. Texas 3. Ohio St. 4. Alabama 5. Ole Miss. While I agree with most of the teams, I don’t agree with […]

NATO’s Future: Despite Internal Divides, Adapting to New Global Threats

NATO’s Future: Despite Internal Divides, Adapting to New Global Threats

The most potent military alliance in the world, NATO, is navigating internal conflicts and adjusting to new threats from around the world at this crucial juncture. The alliance was first formed in 1949 to oppose Soviet expansion, but it has since expanded beyond its initial goals. Nevertheless, internal divisions and new security threats are putting […]

The Future of Space Exploration: Nations Competing for Control Beyond Earth

The Future of Space Exploration: Nations Competing for Control Beyond Earth

With countries like the United States, China, India, and others pushing boundaries to establish supremacy beyond Earth, space exploration is entering a new era of global rivalry. With the Moon, Mars, and asteroids serving as the focal focus of these initiatives, the reasons vary from scientific discovery to geopolitical dominance. NASA’s Artemis mission, which seeks […]

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