The 2025 Free Agency Period is fully underway for the National Women’s Soccer League. On December 10, all fourteen teams in the league issued their end-of-year roster decisions, which means players who aren’t currently signed with a contract are on the chopping block. Some of the league’s most valuable players are exiting their contracts to […]
Month: December 2024
Is Trump’s Second Term Shaping Into An Oligarchy Before It Even Begins?
Aristotle first coined the term oligarchy to describe an abusive system of government in which a few wealthy people rule over the rest of the people. Political opponents of Donald Trump have repeatedly used the term, especially as the President-elect continues to select more billionaires for his cabinet than any President in US history. Vermont […]
Americans Report Increased Sightings of Mysterious Drones
Across the United States, concerned citizens are looking to the skies and unable to identify strange flying objects. In the last few months, the Pentagon has received an increase in reported UFO sightings, including several fascinating cases. Jon T. Kosloski, the director of the All-Domain Anomaly Research Department at the Pentagon, confirmed the alarming uptick […]
Adult Swim Releases Teaser for Rick and Morty Season 8
Adult Swim unveiled a new teaser for the upcoming eighth season of Rick and Morty early this week. The teaser was revealed during the show’s panel at New York Comic Con 2024 (NYCC 2024). While the teaser doesn’t reveal much about the season’s plot, it features Rick auditioning replacements for Jerry, only for Morty and […]
Barry Jenkins Distances Himself from Mufasa The Lion King
Despite early reviews for Disney’s latest “live-action” film, Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins seems to be stepping away from the project, telling interviewers CGI films are “Not my thing.” “When I took this job, the idea was, ‘What does Barry Jenkins know about visual effects? Why the hell would he do this movie’” […]
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: A Billion-Dollar Phenomenon
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has transcended the boundaries of a traditional concert experience, transforming into a cultural and economic phenomenon. Spanning continents, this record-breaking tour has not only shattered ticket sales records but has also redefined the impact of live entertainment on global economies. Dubbed the “tour of the decade,” the Eras Tour offers fans […]
Fashion Trends for 2025
This was the year of mismatched looks. Hot combos included sports jerseys, mini-skirts, various patterns, and baggy jeans paired with ballet flats. Fashionistas can expect to see more of that trend rolling into 2025, with one of the biggest projected looks being elevated sportswear. While ballet flats returned significantly this year, the ballerina look will […]
Women Breaking Barriers: Rising Stars in Sports
In a world where sports have often been dominated by men, women are increasingly stepping into the spotlight, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of the game. From soccer fields to tennis courts, women athletes are not only excelling in their disciplines but also reshaping the cultural narrative around gender equality in sports. One such […]
Is Lara Trump Considering a Senate Bid?
President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, announced she has stepped down from her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Many speculate she has stepped down to run for a vacant senate seat in Florida. Should Trump’s selection for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, be appointed, his senatorial seat will be up for grabs. […]
Murder Mystery Solved: UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Shocking Death
The tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, has taken a significant turn with the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and now faces charges including second-degree murder in connection with Thompson’s death. Thompson, 50, was fatally shot outside the New […]
Juan Soto Signs with New York Mets
On Sunday, December 8, the New York Mets signed Juan Soto for a 15-year, $756 million contract. It is the most lucrative team sports deal in history. Soto previously played for the New York Yankees, but for the steep signing deal, he was eager to move to Queens. The Mets have a track record for […]
Trump Lays Out Day One Deportation Plans
Trump plans to usher in a new era of American politics, starting at the US-Mexico border. While border security was a priority in his first term, he will approach the issue differently in 2025. Now that the border wall has been completed, Trump’s plan focuses less on preventing the flow of undocumented immigrants into the […]
