Tax policy has always been a cornerstone of political debate, but in today’s world of growing inequality, the stakes are higher than ever. Governments face mounting pressure to reform tax systems that critics argue disproportionately favor the wealthy while leaving middle- and lower-income citizens bearing the brunt of the burden. The question remains: are proposed […]
Month: January 2025
AI in the Classroom: The Future of Education or a Threat to Creativity?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, transforming classrooms and reshaping how students learn. From personalized learning platforms to AI tutors, technology promises to make education more accessible, efficient, and tailored to individual needs. However, this transformation raises a critical question: is AI the future of education, or does it pose a threat to students’ creativity […]
THE ONE TO BLAME
My deepest insecuritiesAre fuel to the flame.I can’t breathe with the accusations—Suddenly I’m the only one to blame. With heavy heart, my tears,Like a piece of my soul,Flow and flowEvery time your cruel words begin to unfold. It’s something so personal,My deepest shame…Something I can’t even control,Yet I’m the one to blame? Like an arrow […]
Why Every Book and Game is Becoming a TV Show
From “The Last of Us” to “Daisy Jones & The Six,” Hollywood keeps turning books, games, spinoffs, and comics into blockbuster TV series. The biggest reasons are the rising popularity of streaming services and TV shows’ ability to dive deeper into complex stories than movies. Just take a look at all the TV shows that […]
The Unique Dynamic Between the Yankees and the Mets
The New York Yankees and New York Mets are two baseball teams known for their long-standing rivalry—so much so that a name was invented for it: the subway series. The Subway series may be a joke to those outside of New York, but fans can attest that this rivalry can even cause rifts between families. […]
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons
On his way out of the White House Monday, President Biden issued pardons to Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 committee staffers. “Many are guilty of major crimes!” Trump told NBC News reporter Kristen Welker. A pardon is an expression of the President’s forgiveness granted in recognition of the applicant’s acceptance of responsibility for a crime. […]
Sza Makes On-Screen Debut With Keke Palmer in New Buddy Comedy
On Friday, January 17, 2025, hit singer Sza made her big-screen debut opposite American darling Keke Palmer in the hit new comedy One of Them Days. Directed by Lawrence Lamont and distributed by Sony Pictures, One of Them Days follows best friends Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (Sza) after the latter’s boyfriend steals her rent money. […]
The Walmart Birkin Bag Has the Wealthy Fuming
Just as the holiday season approached, a new product hit the shelves of Walmart’s big-box store. A medium-sized boxy purse retailing at $80 began flying off the shelves and causing a controversy among luxury fashion collectors—all due to its uncanny resemblance to the elusive Hermes Birkin bag. With the same-sized straps and a similar front […]
Men’s Beauty Revolution: Breaking Stereotypes One Product at a Time
The global beauty industry is undergoing a significant shift, with men stepping into the spotlight as key consumers of skincare, grooming, and beauty products. Once considered taboo or reserved for women, the concept of men’s beauty is breaking stereotypes and redefining societal norms. The rise of men embracing self-care is not just a trend; it’s […]
Are Laugh Tracks Needed in TV Shows?
Laugh tracks have been a staple of sitcoms and 20th-century TV shows, but are they really necessary to make a show funny? Sound engineer Charles Douglass invented the laugh track in the 1950s. The first-ever laugh track was used on “The Hank McCune Show” when producers recorded laughter as their audience reaction. Now, laugh tracks […]
NCAA Approves Women’s Wrestling as 91st Championship Sport
Women’s wrestling officially advanced from an NCAA emerging sport for women to a national collegiate championship. Athletes from divisions I, II, and III can compete in the sport, which was approved at the NCAA’s national convention. Women’s wrestling began gaining traction in the United States in 1972, following the signing of Title IX legislation, which […]
Supreme Court Backs TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court unanimously voted to uphold the federal law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it. The court rejected claims that the company’s First Amendment rights would be violated. The U.S. government has labeled TikTok a national security risk, citing concerns that the Chinese government could access and misuse user data. […]
