Month: December 2024

New York Giants Name Drew Lock as Starting Quarterback

New York Giants Name Drew Lock as Starting Quarterback

The New York Giants have officially announced Drew Lock as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. This decision comes after weeks of speculation and competition in training camp, where Lock impressed both the coaching staff and his teammates with his arm strength, accuracy, and leadership on the field. Lock, a former second-round pick in […]

Billie Eilish and Finneas Surprise First Grade Class

Billie Eilish and Finneas Surprise First Grade Class

In the latest episode of the online series Celebrity Substitute, hit singer-songwriter and brother-sister duo Billie Eilish and Finnease returned to their hometown, Highland Park, to surprise a class of first graders with the lesson of a lifetime.  Notably homeschooled, Eilish and Finneas visited Garvanza Elementary to surprise Mrs. Fowler’s class. Bringing their approach to […]

Merry and Gay: LGBTQ Holiday Books Making the Season Bright

Merry and Gay: LGBTQ Holiday Books Making the Season Bright

What’s better than cozying up under a blanket with a hot drink and a good book this holiday season? With more Americans identifying as LGBTQ+ in 2024 than ever before, it’s important for queer and trans readers to see themselves in the media they consume – including holiday romance novels.  Thanks to the work of […]

James Gunn’s Superman Movie Trailer Releases This Thursday

James Gunn’s Superman Movie Trailer Releases This Thursday

The official trailer for popular movie director James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film debuts this Thursday, December 19, 2024. Written and directed by Gunn, Superman (2025) is the first official movie in the new DC Cinematic Universe under the direction of James Gunn. While not much is known concerning the movie’s plot, fans expect it to […]

Blondie Announces New 2025 Music Album Update

Blondie Announces New 2025 Music Album Update

The influential rock band Blondie has announced a new album for next year. The twelfth new album was initially alluded to in late October this year, and now the band has more news for its fans. According to Billboard, the news was broken by the band’s guitarist and co-founder Chris Stein on Bluesky. The social […]

The Business of Sports Streaming

The Business of Sports Streaming

The rise of sports streaming has revolutionized the way audiences consume live sports, transforming it into a lucrative and rapidly growing sector within the entertainment industry. Traditional broadcast models are increasingly giving way to digital platforms, driven by changing viewer habits and technological advancements. Sports streaming services provide fans with the flexibility to watch their […]

Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reverse FDA Approval for the Polio Vaccine?

Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reverse FDA Approval for the Polio Vaccine?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., soon to be the new head of Health and Human Services, has stirred up more controversy this week after sources confirmed his private attorney filed a petition in 2022 requesting the Food and Drug Administration revoke approval of the Polio vaccine.  Polio is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects children […]

Sanctions: A Double-Edged Sword in Global Diplomacy

Sanctions: A Double-Edged Sword in Global Diplomacy

Sanctions have long been employed as a tool of global diplomacy, wielded by nations to influence the behavior of others without resorting to military force. While they are often seen as a non-violent method to enforce international norms, sanctions carry inherent complexities and unintended consequences that make them a double-edged sword. On one hand, sanctions […]

Megan Thee Stallion Files Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

Megan Thee Stallion Files Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion filed a restraining order on Tuesday, December 17, against fellow rapper Tory Lanez, despite the latter remaining in prison on a ten-year sentence for shooting the former in the foot. Megan alleged that Lanez has continued to stalk and harass her from prison, using third parties and social media.  In the […]

Indian Stock Markets Anticipate Moderate Growth in 2025

Indian Stock Markets Anticipate Moderate Growth in 2025

India’s stock markets are poised for a steady trajectory of moderate growth in 2025, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. Factors such as stabilizing inflation, global economic trends, and strategic government policies are expected to shape market performance. Economic Landscape The Indian economy has been resilient, with GDP growth projected to remain robust. The government’s focus […]

Sustainable Beauty Hacks to Keep You (And the Planet) Looking Good

Sustainable Beauty Hacks to Keep You (And the Planet) Looking Good

While the global beauty industry continues to create new products for everything from wrinkles to hair oil, fast-paced market consumption is causing havoc to our environment. The worldwide beauty industry produces more than 120 million packaging units each year. “If current consumption levels continue, there will be 12 billion tons of plastic in the landfill,” […]

Amber Glenn Wins Biggest US Figure Skating Title in 14 Years

Amber Glenn Wins Biggest US Figure Skating Title in 14 Years

Amber Glenn grew up figuring skating in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. As a homeschooled kid in a small town, skating was her only passion and social outlet. In 2014, she won the Junior Figure Skating Championship at just 14 years old.  Despite her early success, the young skater faced an internal battle. Struggling with […]

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