Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon made history on Thursday, January 23, when the Academy Awards announced her nomination for Best Actress. Gascon is the first openly transgender person ever nominated for an acting award at the Oscars. Gascon is the titular lead in Emilia Perez, a musical about a cartel leader undergoing a gender transition. […]
Day: January 24, 2025
The Future of Fabric: Biodegradable and Lab-Grown Materials
The fashion industry is undergoing a seismic shift as sustainability takes center stage. At the forefront of this revolution are biodegradable and lab-grown materials, which promise to redefine the way clothes are made and consumed. With the global textile industry responsible for nearly 10% of annual carbon emissions and significant environmental waste, these innovative fabrics […]
UN Marks International Day of Education: AI Integration with a Human-Centric Focus
This year, the United Nations celebrated the International Day of Education with a forward-looking theme: integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education with a focus on human-centric values. Held annually on January 24, this event underscores the transformative power of education to promote peace, development, and inclusivity. In 2025, the dialogue has pivoted to the revolutionary […]
Brittney Griner Looks to Switch Teams
For the first time in her career, WNBA star Brittney Griner will solicit herself as a free agent as she searches for a potential new team for the upcoming 2025 season. Griner was initially drafted to play with the Phoenix Mercury in 2013 as the number one pick and has remained with the squad for […]
Both Sides Condemn Trump For Pardoning January 6 Rioters
Making good on his promise to pardon those involved in the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol, President Trump signed an executive order just days into his second term granting amnesty to hundreds – including violent criminals who some judges fear may still pose a threat to public safety. The backlash from top […]
New Music Coming Out Early 2025
Starting 2025 with some good tunes is vital to a successful year. These first few months, artists across genres are releasing brand new tracks you’re sure to love. January 24th: The Bad Fire by Mogwai The Scottish post-rock band Mogwai will release its new album, “The Bad Fire,” today, January 24th. Formed in 1995 in […]
