The Los Angeles Dodgers have built a powerhouse roster heading into the 2025 MLB season, and their spring training lineup is a testament to their dominance. Spring training is the preseason in Major League Baseball, which features a series of practices and exhibition games before the start of the regular season. The Dodgers may have […]
Month: February 2025
Pope Francis May be Reaching the End of His Life
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, is facing more health challenges, raising concerns that he may be nearing the end of his life. The Vatican reported on Tuesday that Pope Francis has double pneumonia, which further complicates his already fragile health. Francis had been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than […]
Best Musical Sketches From SNL 50
On Sunday, February 16, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary, with current and past cast members reuniting to recreate some of the show’s most iconic sketches. Of course, this included a variety of musical sketches, from “Lobster Les Mis” to a classic Lonely Island Digital Short. The best of musical comedy was laid out […]
Music Competition Shows Will Never Die (OP-ED)
Musical competition shows continue to be one of television’s most popular reality TV subgenres. Beginning in the late 1940s, “The Original Amateur Hour,” a television spin-off of a radio variety show of the same name, inspired many competition and talent shows in the following years. Many shows came in, but it was “American Idol” that […]
Is Elon Musk Attempting a Hostile Government Takeover?
With a myriad of new executive orders, mass firings, and the shuttering of critical US departments like USAID and the Department of Education, many Americans are worried that 2025 will see the rise of tyranny and the fall of democracy in our country. Though most of the concern lies with the newly sworn-in President, some […]
The Psychology of a Comeback: How Athletes Bounce Back from Injuries and Career Slumps?
Setbacks happen in sports. A devastating injury, a losing streak, or a career slump is something that most athletes go through at some point. But why is it that some come back to the limelight and others just fade away? The answer lies in the psychology of resilience, determination, and mental toughness. Mindset: The Key […]
Nationwide “Not My President’s Day” Protests Draw Thousands Against Trump
Thousands of protesters in the US took to the streets on Not My President’s Day to show their distaste for then-President Donald Trump. The protests, which were held on Presidents’ Day, were organized in a number of cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Protesters criticized Trump’s immigration policy, healthcare, […]
How the 2025 Super Bowl HalfTime Show Was More than Just a Drake Diss
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the SUper Bowl LIX halftime show confused older generations, amused younger ones, and included deeper messages that go beyond dissing Canadian rapper Drake. While Lamar performed the song that blew up last year, “Not Like Us,” for dissing Drake and the allegations against him, Lama’s performance was a critique of cultural […]
Will Messi Revolutionize US Soccer?
Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami has brought unprecedented attention to American soccer. But will it elevate the MLS, or is it just another temporary boost in star power? Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and will stay on the team until the end of the 2025 MLS season. While most people knew Messi […]
Leopard is Back: 2025 is the years of animal prints in luxury trends
Leopard print is unapologetically returning in 2025 and reclaiming its position at the top of luxury fashion. Following decades of minimalism and subdued colors, designers are now embracing the raw sex appeal of animal prints. Its return signifies a shift in high fashion towards the exclusivity, boldness, and luxury of animal prints. Leading the way are luxury companies, who have included snakeskin, zebra, and leopard motifs in their most recent collections. Animal prints are used on coats, dresses, […]
“Game Of Thrones” Might Have Set Back Fantasy TV (OP-ED)
HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” and its later spin-off show “House Of The Dragon” dominated the fantasy genre in the past decade. The show succeeded in bringing fantasy to the front of mainstream pop culture. Unfortunately, many have speculated that the show might have unwittingly become a hamper to the fantasy genre in television for years […]
Manhattan’s US Attorney Resigns Over Mayor Controversy
Manhattan’s U.S. attorney resigned on Thursday, along with five other Justice Department officials, after refusing to comply with an order to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams was indicted on September 25, 2024, with one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud […]
