Day: January 22, 2025

Is JK Rowling’s Transphobia Due to Mold Infestation?

Is JK Rowling’s Transphobia Due to Mold Infestation?

Best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling inspired millions with her work throughout the 2000s and 2010s. However, the British author has lost the respect of many fans, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, after voicing her regressive views on gender. Now, as some fans examine Rowling’s shift toward transphobia, a pattern has emerged, with some […]

Chicago Bears Hire Ben Johnson as Head Coach

Chicago Bears Hire Ben Johnson as Head Coach

The Chicago Bears have officially hired the former Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson. In a statement shared by the team, Johnson expressed his excitement about taking on the new role, “The Chicago Bears are a world-class franchise with a phenomenal history and incredible fanbase. I am thankful to George, Kevin, Ryan, and the entire organization […]

President Trump’s Inauguration Draws Smallest Audience Since 2013

President Trump’s Inauguration Draws Smallest Audience Since 2013

According to data from Nielsen, the 47th president’s second inauguration had only 24.6 million television viewers, a far cry from former President Biden’s 2021 inauguration, which saw 33.8 million viewers, and even Trump’s 30.6 million viewers for his 2017 inauguration. While there are multiple reasons for the low television turnout, AP noted that the long […]

Japanese Retailer Muji Opens First Food Court in the U.S.

Japanese Retailer Muji Opens First Food Court in the U.S.

Japanese Retailer MUJI Opens First U.S. Food Court in New York Japanese retailer MUJI has opened its first food court in the United States. According to Forbes, the MUJI Food Market opened its doors inside the Chelsea Market in New York City.  The food court seeks to serve guests a variety of popular Japanese food […]

The Wild Robot is a Surprising Ode to Motherhood

The Wild Robot is a Surprising Ode to Motherhood

The Wild Robot, one of the most talked about animated movies of 2024, is stirring up Oscar buzz after earning nominations from the Scripter Awards and Golden Globes. The hit film is also returning to theaters before awards season, so those who didn’tdidn’t get a chance to bawl their eyes out in public can score […]

Trump Declares U.S. Withdrawal from World Health Organization

Trump Declares U.S. Withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Trump announced an executive order on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from W.H.O. and the Paris agreement.  President Trump’s executive order on Monday stated, “organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence […]

Dangerously Cold Weather Hits NYC

Dangerously Cold Weather Hits NYC

For the past few days, NYC has been plunged into cold weather, and it won’t stop yet. These dangerously cold temperatures won’t climb above freezing for a while.  These sub-zero temperatures and winds have prompted the National Weather Service to warn of extremely cold weather in coastal/interior New Jersey and the Catskills until 12 p.m. […]

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